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California Energy Commission awards more than $15M to advance biofuels, plug-in and V2G research

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The trucks will be tested in various locations, including Google in the Bay Area, the City of Santa Monica and the Port of Los Angeles. Users of New Leaf fuel include the US Navy, and the cities of San Diego, Oceanside and Chula Vista. The newly approved buy-down incentives go to the following companies: TEC of California Inc.

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New Year’s Resolutions for EV Drivers

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I resolve to… take advantage of incentives For anyone who is considering buying an EV or a Level 2 EV charger for their home , make sure you use all the incentives that are available to you. Thinking of buying an EV? Starting this year, the Clean Vehicle Credit for new or used EVs can now be applied at the point of sale.

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How To Choose the Right EV Charging Equipment for Your Dealership

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Chances are that your customers are already asking about test driving and buying EVs from your dealership. While these stations are more expensive to buy and install, they’re necessary to keep your most popular vehicles charged between test drives. In January 2023, 7.1% percent share in January 2022” according to InsideEVs.

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Road Test: 2023 Lexus UX 250h Premium FWD

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The target customer may be someone buying their first Lexus and their first luxury car, a combination Lexus wants to take the lead in reaching. Voice commands connect with Siri EyesFree and Google Assistant by saying “Hey, Lexus” or “Hi, Lexus.” liter gasoline powered, 4-cylinder engine combined with the twin electric motors.

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Road Test: 2021 Polestar 2

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As an EV, the 2021 Polestar 2 is a silent traveler, and the time on the road gave me the chance to test what is the world’s first in-vehicle application of an infotainment system powered by Android with Google apps and services built-in. Google in the car. Inside, the 2021 Polestar 2 shows its Volvo origins.

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Road Test: 2023 Genesis G90 Performance

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Without hesitation, the reply is—The best luxury sedan they can buy. The impressive interior, distinctive exterior, outstanding performance, a long and deep features list, a full safety suite and an industry-leading warranty, make the G90 the luxury sedan to buy. Road Test: 2023 Genesis G90 Performance The Best Luxury Sedan?

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How EV Charging Boosts Value at Commercial Real Estate

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Consumers want to buy from sustainable companies, and EV charging equipment is an obvious visual cue to potential customers that you are leading the way. Public EV charging maps like Blink or Google Maps can help you attract new customers to your property. Simply enter your zip code to see the available incentives in your region.