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Tesla Model Y joins a new Police Force, and incentives made it an affordable purchase

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While the environmentally-conscious vehicles will save taxpayer dollars in the long run thanks to EV credits, gas savings, and low maintenance costs, some have voiced concerns over the cost of buying a Tesla. Additionally, Ipswich PD said it will save up to $13,o00 in fuel and maintenance costs over a ten-year period.

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ABI Research projects worldwide commercial EV market to surpass US$680B by 2027

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billion in 2020 to more than US$682 billion by 2030. The growing affordability of EVs has been one of the biggest drivers for fleet electrification efforts. There has been a trend of EVs becoming more and more affordable due to advancements in battery technology and economies of scale in production.

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DOE issues RFI in support of medium- and heavy-duty truck research and development

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Affordable freight movement is essential for the nation’s economy. EERE is specifically interested in information on safe, efficient, affordable solutions that reduce energy use, emissions and total cost of ownership (purchase, fuel, maintenance and operational cost) for medium and heavy-duty trucking. DE-FOA-0002372 ).

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Dana and Valeo collaborate to supply complete 48V electric vehicle systems

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The first system is scheduled to launch in early 2020 with a major European automaker on series-produced cars. The Dana-Valeo 48-volt systems are comprehensive, low-maintenance, and affordable solutions that can be tailored for all types of low-speed electric and hybrid AWD vehicles.

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Fisker opens reservations for Ocean SUV; cost starts as low as $379/month

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The Fisker app offers a flexible lease program, maintenance and repair on demand, insurance purchase to easy finance options. We created five easy-to-choose option packages for Fisker Ocean that will be available to our reservation holders closer to the end of 2020. Our mission is to become the No.

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Toyota develops “Total-care Service” for ride-hailing companies; rollout with Grab in Singapore

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Working with ride-hailing companies, Total-care Service will enable Toyota to leverage onboard telematics data through a shared information platform and provide services such as fleet management, automotive insurance, and vehicle maintenance packages, aiming to expand the use of ride-hailing vehicles and enhance the driving experience for end users.

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ClearFlame Engine Technologies raises $30M in Series B

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ClearFlame continues gaining momentum with technology that heavy-duty equipment users can deploy to more quickly and affordably meet critical ESG goals. Its initial $3 million Series Seed Financing was also led by Clean Energy Ventures and completed in early 2020. Federal Department of Energy funding moved us from concept to patent.

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