J.D. Power, a global leader in data analytics and consumer intelligence, has acquired ZappyRide, an electric vehicle (EV) data company that provides white-label software and tools for automotive original equipment manufacturers, electric utilities, and other green technology stakeholders. The acquisition is part of J.D. Power's E-Vision initiative, which aims to leverage the company's industry-leading EV data, analytics, insights and solutions to empower EV transformation for manufacturers, utilities, and consumers. ZappyRide's software and solutions are designed to help OEMs, utilities, government agencies, fleet companies, and rideshare companies navigate the fast-moving EV landscape.

Previously, the credit was only available to EVs assembled in the United States and had manufacturer unit caps and income limits for buyers. The new criteria will benefit buyers of multiple OEMs and more.

Arizona Public Service (APS) and ZappyRide announced a collaboration that enables APS customers to make more informed decisions when considering the cost of owning an electric vehicle.

Americans know Electric Vehicles (EVs) are the most immediate way forward to not just fight climate change, but also reduce the substantial and growing cost of gas to fuel their vehicles.

ZappyRide is making the adoption process transparent and easy to understand, and has been doing so for years.

The Inflation Reduction Act was signed into law by President Biden on August 16th, 2022. How does it affect ZappyRide-processed incentives?

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It's no secret that the US is experiencing massive inflation and high gas prices. Money printing into circulation continues to be growing at a tremendous rate, and interest rates are beginning to shift.

Are EVs the answer?

The US EV Tax Credit Reform Deal: What we know so far

This situation is fluid and is being voted on by the House of Representatives on Friday, August 12, 2022.

Truly a milestone moment for ZappyRide and our partners — 2 million visitors in ONE year.

Because of current supply chain issues and a scarcity of infrastructure availability, it may be difficult for a while to convert from gasoline to electric vehicles. As a result, education remains an essential topic at ACT Expo. Here are some key insights from the expo.

Electric vehicles have been around for over a century; in 1901 a third of all cars were electric according to the US Department of Energy, but fleets have only recently started to electrify.

Why has it taken so long for the vehicle electrification renaissance?

Rhythm, one of the largest independent renewable energy retailers in Texas, in partnership with ZappyRide, has curated tools to streamline the consumer journey for electric vehicle adoption.

National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) was an amazing event, packed with TONS of information on the current state of EVs intertwining with the auto dealer world.

We put together 3 takeaways from the event for those who weren't able to attend and even offered some solutions for these takeaways

Austin Energy has established the benchmark for how electric utilities across the country can effectively support automobile dealerships and the general public in accelerating electric vehicle adoption. The results are in, and it is amazing to see what has been accomplished.

At the corporate level, major automobile manufacturers have made "all-in" commitments to electric vehicles, but the bigger question is whether this commitment is effectively communicated to the general public. When a new vehicle buyer walks into a dealership, is this objective consistent with reality at the dealer level?

The $2.3 trillion “Build Back Better Act” was passed by the House on Friday November 19th by a narrow majority of 220 - 213. It will now head to the Senate where it is likely to be revised. Here is our summary.

Commercial electric vehicle charging stations are growing in popularity and spreading across the country, but how do you evaluate their costs? Find out here.

What can utilities do to help organizations promote electrification of their fleets? The answer is, quite a bit!

Last year was a transformative year for the electric vehicle (EV) industry. Despite a global pandemic, there were 2.3 million EVs sold around the world.

In 1882, the first power plant was opened. 8 years later, the first electric car in the United States was released. The electric utility and auto industry were born and the two would dabble with the idea of working together.

The growth of electric vehicles (EVs) is the story of two massive, multi billion-dollar sectors coming together: the auto industry and electric utilities. While they have common traits, these two sectors operate with different strategies, approaches and cultures.