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Ford reportedly eliminates lease-to-buy option on electric vehicles

Teslarati

As of June 15, 2022, Ford will no longer offer the opportunity to purchase its three all-electric vehicles, the F-150 Lightning, Mustang Mach-E, and E-Transit Van, for new leases. Ford informed dealers in a letter that it was discontinuing the end-of-lease purchase option for the E-Transit van, Mustang Mach-E, and F-150 Lightning.

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Tesla Model Y becomes a hotel amenity thanks to ride-sharing platform Envoy

Teslarati

Public car share options continue to decline, and rental options become more expensive and less available, leaving travelers with few options that are both affordable and convenient. ” The first Model Y will be available at the Mondrian South Beach in Miami, Florida. . Credit: Envoy. Envoy is available across the U.S.

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3-Year Cruise Passengers Seek Fraud Charges Over Cancellation

Baua Electric

Instead, more than a month after the cruise was abruptly canceled, one couple is stranded in an Istanbul hotel and on the verge of becoming homeless; another woman has moved to Ecuador because she can’t afford to pay her mortgage; and a man, recently diagnosed with cancer, has delayed his treatment because he doesn’t have the money to pay for it.

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This $680 4-seater electric swan boat makes my own Chinese e-boat look luxurious

Baua Electric

Sure, it’s got a fiberglass hull, which is already surprising for such an affordable little boat. In fact, as usual, I recommend that nobody make any requests, including any purchase inquiries. But after buying an ultra-cheap Chinese electric boat last year , this new one makes my own lazy lake cruiser look like a luxury yacht.

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EV Chargers for All!

Cars That Think

One was affordability. Harry decided to forego buying an EV, but he remains open to purchasing one if both the affordability and charging issues are better addressed. “I And if they make an EV purchase, they often regret it. Two obstacles stood in his way. The other challenge was where to charge the EV. households.

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Personal: One in a Million

Clean Fleet Report

It has eight times the number of EVs of the next state, Florida. Part of how California got to its million-EV position is by offering substantial rebates to purchasers of new EVs. Yes, but I’m someone who is quite committed to the EV pathway, and able to afford the slightly higher ticket that most EVs carry. The Role of Rebates.

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Obama Administration launches series of actions to accelerate EV adoption; inc. $4.5B in loan guarantees, pursuing 350 kW fast charge

Green Car Congress

Florida Power and Light Company. The Office of Federal Sustainability is inviting State, county and municipal government fleets to join forces with Federal agencies to maximize their collective buying power, and aggregate their EV and charging infrastructure purchases. Con Edison. Connecticut Green Bank. Dayton Power & Light Company.

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