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Report from the REFF-Wall Street; Themes in Renewable Energy Finance

Green Car Congress

Green Car Congress attended the Renewable Energy Finance Forum - Wall Street (REFF-Wall Street) conference (23-24 June) sponsored by Euromoney Energy Events and the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE). Or is it alive but too expensive and if so, what is the more affordable replacement? by Bill Cooke. Billion vs. $28.3

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Ford Smart Mobility shifts from research to implementation; company announces new programs, next areas of focus

Green Car Congress

Ford Motor Credit Company announced today Peer-2-Peer Car Sharing—a pilot program for select customers in six US cities and in London. US customers participate through the Web-based, mobile-friendly software of ride-share company Getaround, while London drivers connect through a similar rental system of easyCar Club.

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Hyundai Offering Free Chargers to EV Buyers, Swelling Industry Incentives

The Truth About Cars

While the ChargePoint device is framed as being free, it does require the purchase of a new automobile through the automaker’s captive finance arm Hyundai Capital America. That makes the $33,550 (before any federal tax credits or state incentives) Kona Electric the most affordable way to take advantage of the deal.

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Peugeot E-Expert walk around and first drive

Drive Electric

Leasing, on the other hand, is more affordable, you can finance the vehicle with a fixed monthly cost and also include things like service and maintenance so that’s all taken care of enabling you to plan ahead financially. Lease vs buy.

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BYD sold 68,018 battery-electric buses worldwide 

Electric Vehicles India

As part of the collaboration, BYD will implement Levo’s technology and capital to offer fully financed medium and heavy-duty BYD commercial EVs. The order has been placed by RATP Dev London, one of Transport for London (TfL)’s principal bus operators, for a total of 195 single and double deck vehicles.

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Lotus and Harmon partner up to add sound to hybrids

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

The introduction of affordable noise management systems offers multiple benefits to manufacturers and consumers alike, achieving eco-friendly optimization of vehicle weight reductions and improved CO2 emissions. Automotive.coms auto loan locator can help you get a lower new car finance rate. Looking for a better auto insurance rate?

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Slow start for charge of the electric cars - Times Online

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Electric cars remain dependent on the development of better,affordable batteries. Freight Bus was one of the losing entrants in London mayor Boris Johnson’scompetition to design a new bus for the capital. 1 Newcastle The 10 dumbest money savings tips - no. Please read our Privacy Policy.To VAT number GB 243 8054 69.