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Old Nissan Leaf becomes affordable road trip after 160-mile battery upgrade

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With demand for electric vehicles surging and used prices getting pushed sky high, some may think that the idea of a sub-20,000 dollar EV with more than 70 miles of range is just a fever dream. The silver 2013 Nissan Leaf posted by user sctbke is a sleeper for sure, but an affordable one. The Redditor opted for the 40 kWh upgrade.

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Tesla just made leasing a Model 3 or Y more affordable than ever

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Tesla just made leasing a Model 3 or Model Y more affordable than ever, offering rates as low as $329 a month for an all-electric vehicle. However, the company just slashed leasing prices for the Model 3 and Model Y , its two most popular vehicles, making it as affordable as ever to lease one of the cars with a 36-month term.

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First 35 State plans to build out EV charging infrastructure approved; more than $900M in FY22 and FY23 funding

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With this early approval, these states can now unlock more than $900 million in NEVI formula funding from FY22 and FY23 to help build EV chargers across approximately 53,000 miles of highway across the country. Approved Plans are available on the FHWA web site.

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Used Car of the Day: 2011 Mitsubishi Evo MR

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There are 83K miles and the car has apparently had some major maintenance done -- and it has a new catalytic converter, spark plugs, and new valve cover gasket. If you want to own an Evo with some performance mods and can afford to address the transmission issues, this car could be yours. Click here to see it.

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Hyundai announces Evolve+ EV subscription program

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This new service provides flexibility and affordability to the consumer who wants to drive Hyundai’s newest electric vehicles without committing to a purchase or longer-term lease. In the screen shot provided by Hyundai, the charge is $20/100 miles from 1,001 miles up to 1,500 miles—i.e., an extra $100.

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US Steel, Norfolk Southern, and Greenbrier collaborate on new, sustainable high-strength steel railcar; weight reduced up to 15,000 lbs

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A stronger external finish also strengthens the railcar body, lowering maintenance costs. Greater Freight Capacity: Enhancements to the gondola design also afford greater freight capacity. Increased Sustainability: The new gondola is more energy-efficient, both during production and in use.

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The Lucid Air Pure Has Gotten A Lot Cheaper Since its Introduction

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However, while it’s still quite pricey, the car just got significantly more affordable , and the automaker is offering credits for charging equipment. Its 500-mile range estimate makes it the longest-range EV on sale in the U.S.