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Tesla Model 3 used by Police Department reveals massive financial savings

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The Westport Police Department in Connecticut has released a new financial analysis that is showing massive savings, as anticipated, after the purchase of a Tesla Model 3 that would be used as a police cruiser. After sparring with the idea of purchasing another Ford Explorer for the police fleet, cost-effectiveness became the big question.

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Former Ford CEO hammers Tesla’s Autopilot probe: ‘It’s half the vehicles Tesla has ever built’

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Former Ford CEO Mark Fields hammered Tesla’s Autopilot probe from the NHTSA earlier today on an episode of CNBC’s Squawk Box, stating that over half of the cars the automaker has ever built are involved in the investigation. Ford CEO Fields: “It’s literally over half of the vehicles Tesla has ever built.”

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3 Reasons an Electric Vehicle is the Perfect Present

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As if one partner would buy two new cars – a significant purchase – for her and him as a complete surprise. The fact that car companies air these commercials year-after-year means they’re at least somewhat effective. So if you’re finding yourself persuaded to buy a car this holiday season, let it be electric.

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Tesla revenue from NZ EV rebates hint at potential IRA benefits [Feature]

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Tesla NZ’s revenue in 2020 was $66 million (USD$40 million) and increased to $230.7 Tesla Giga Shanghai definitely factors into the company’s increased revenues in New Zealand and Australia between 2020 and 2021. Since 2021 when the policy began, 9,730 Teslas were purchased for a total of $83 million (USD$ 50.4

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And the EVA Board candidates are…

Electric Auto Association

I would like to provide EV charging and renewable energy information to underserved areas What is your most effective contribution toward the adoption of EVs? We completed our first clean energy project in 2020 — the installation of a Level 2 EV charging station at St. Let’s meet the candidates. Lead by doing.

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Drive Electric Submission Land Transport (Clean Car) Amendment Bill

Drive Electric

RE: Drive Electric Submission Land Transport (Clean Car) Amendment Bill. These include, but are not limited to: A national public and private charging infrastructure plan and associated investment; The transition of the public sector fleet; Supportive policies to transition private sector fleets (e.g. Committee Secretariat. Wellington.

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Tesla driving test hell: How DMV examiners’ biases are inhibiting the EV transition

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In 2020 alone, Tesla still sold 37% of its vehicles in California, despite the pandemic and the company no longer having any access to the $7,500 federal tax credit enjoyed by competitors like the Ford Mustang Mach-E and the Volkswagen ID.4. Credit: Tesla Inc. Insights from CA’s Clean Air Protectors.

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