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8 Reasons Government Grants Should Include Funding for Level 1 Charging Infrastructure

EV Adoption

As we wait for Congress to fully return from their recess and vote on various legislation, I continue to be extremely concerned about how as much as $10 billion in federal government grants will be be spent on EV charging infrastructure. But as I outlined in my recent article, How Many EV Charging Stations Will $10 Billion Buy for America? ,

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Brands respond to Plug-in Car Grant changes with price reductions and new models

Drive EV

The UK Plug-in Car grant aims to stimulate the sales of electric cars by slicing a chunk of the price. Recently the value of the grant was reduced and the number of models eligible dramatically cut. Priced at £34,945, before the grant, the new model offers upto 282 miles of range (WLTP), the most of any sub £35,000 car.

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Nissan LEAF pricing reduced making all models eligible for the plug-in car grant

Drive EV

For customers looking to purchase the long-range e+ 62kWh version, the price reduction renews the model’s eligibility for the grant, unlocking a saving of £5,265 compared to purchasing at the previous price without the £2,500 PICG support. Updated pricing for the LEAF range, including the £2,500 government grant, is in the table below.

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Mercedes launches first electric AMG SUV, the EQE SUV AMG

Teslarati

And it manages to do so while providing nearly 300 miles of range. This notably includes Mercedes’ full front dash display, which grants control and entertainment options to the front passenger, optional track mode, and countless heating/cooling/massaging seat options. What do you think of the article?

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The heavy-duty electric truck market could break out in 2024 – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

As Alan Adler writes in a recent FreightWaves article, 2023 was not the long-awaited Year of the Electric Truck. It boasts a range of up to 500 miles, and can charge at 750 kWh—nearly three times the rate of other electric trucks. The Tesla Semi has finally gone into production, and is hauling chips in California.

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Tesla has a misinformation problem, and silence may no longer be enough

Teslarati

Our adaptive cruise control only engages when a driver was buckled in about 5 miles per hour. And it only accelerated to 30 miles per hour with the distance before the car crashed,” he said. . Kevin Brady recently shared an article on his Twitter page which featured Moravy’s statement from the Q1 earnings call.

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Electric Vehicle Spotlight: Financing a Ford F-150 Lightning

EV Life

This article will explore what makes the F-150 Lightning such an impressive addition to Ford’s growing EV lineup, as well as compare the six different trims available. There are a variety of programs, grants, and tax credits available to encourage drivers to make the switch to electric vehicles. But the savings don’t stop there.

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