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NY state reports 5,750+ EV rebates in first year of Drive Clean Rebate program

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As a result of this initiative, more than 10,000 electric cars were sold in 2017, a 67% increase over 2016. Of this, $55 million is dedicated to rebates of up to $2,000 for purchase or lease of a new plug-in hybrid electric car, all-electric car, or hydrogen fuel cell car. Kia Soul EV, which accounted for more than 8% of rebates.

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New York plug-in car sales up 74% April-June with introduction of rebate

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For the first half of 2017, New York saw 4,209 EVs sold, a 61% increase from the 2,609 sold in the same period in 2016. Leading car models sold include the Toyota Prius Prime, which accounted for more than 40% of the rebates, the Chevrolet Bolt EV (12%), Chevrolet Volt (10%), and the Ford Fusion Energi (10%).

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Update: Top 10 Electric Cars

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for 2016, followed by the Model X. A disappointing compliance car, the Ford Focus EV, languished while plug-in hybrid versions of the midsize Fusion and small crossover C-Max sold relatively well, until Ford came up with a real plan. News: Mercedes EQC Introduced ; First Drive: 2016 Mercedes-Benz B250e ; Smart Fortwo ED; 8.