Green Car Congress

AUGUST 6, 2019

Ports of Auckland (New Zealand) has signed a contract with Dutch company Damen Shipyards to buy the world’s first full-size, fully electric port tug. One of the other hurdles we had to get over was cost. However, we are prepared to wear that up-front cost because our commitment to reduce emissions has to be more than just words.

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Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 2, 2022

However, they do come with their own set of limitations that you should be aware of before making the purchase. In this post, we will go over some of the things you should keep in mind before purchasing an electric vehicle. The initial purchase price is higher for EVs. Even affordable EVs like the Mini Cooper cost more up front.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 17, 2017

The vast majority of the funded projects are for battery-electric buses and infrastructure; two projects are receiving a total of $3.2 Alabama A&M University’s Bulldog Transit System will receive funding to purchase electric buses, charging stations, and other associated equipment. million for hydrogen fuel cell buses. Description.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 29, 2022

In its analysis of the potential environmental impacts of the Next Generation Delivery Vehicle program, the Postal Service underestimated the expected greenhouse gas emissions from gasoline-powered vehicles and overestimated the emissions tied to battery-electric vehicles, according to U-M researchers. —Maxwell Woody, lead author.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 28, 2022

First-time owners who have made the switch to battery electric vehicles (BEVs) are discovering that it is a positive experience. We know from our research that many consumers have concerns during the purchase consideration process with aspects like battery range and vehicle charging.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 14, 2024

Nio currently buys most of its batteries from CATL and has been exploring battery supplies from new partners such as CALB. Chinese electric vehicle maker Nio on Thursday signed a partnership agreement with battery giant CATL to develop longer life batteries as part of efforts to lower overall EV costs.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

Thirty-seven percent of Southeast Asian consumers planning to buy a car are open to purchasing an electric vehicle, according to a Nissan-commissioned study by Frost & Sullivan. Across the region, two out of three consumers identified safety standards as the most important factor if purchasing an electric vehicle.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 30, 2024

Piaggio Vehicles Pvt Ltd (PVPL),a subsidiary of the Piaggio Group and a leading Indian manufacturer of small commercial vehicles and electric three-wheeler (3EV) pioneers, has announced a “ Battery Subscription Model ” for its Ape Elektrik electric 3Ws. Customers can now purchase the Ape Elektrik for INR 2.59

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 18, 2017

The Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU) Authority has approved the purchase of four Proterra Catalyst E2 zero-emissions battery-electric transit buses and related charging infrastructure. This purchase marks Proterra’s first airport customer and the first airport electric bus deployment in the Carolinas. Funded in part by a $1.6-million

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Southern California Edison (SCE) is offering a $4,000 rebate to income-qualified customers who buy or lease pre-owned electric vehicles. SCE has been offering a $1,000 rebate through its Pre-Owned EV Rebate program to residential customers who purchase or lease a used EV.

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EV Life

OCTOBER 7, 2023

New vehicles must be assembled in North America to qualify for any tax credits, and certain percentages of battery components (50%) and critical minerals (40%) have to be sourced from the United States or countries with a free trade agreement with the US. These percentages will increase each year. But as of October 6, 2023, the U.S

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 17, 2021

Italy, Poland, Germany, the UK, Spain and France, which buy 70% of the urban buses sold in Europe, lag behind. However, Germany is now financing 80% of the higher purchase cost of e-buses. In Sweden, Norway and Finland, respectively 26%, 24%, and 23% of urban buses registered in 2019 were zero-emission (electric or hydrogen).

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Teslarati

OCTOBER 5, 2021

The legacy automaker announced today that it would be building a new battery cell research and innovation facility, known as the Wallace Battery Cell Innovation Center, in Warren, Michigan. Battery cells are the most crucial and most expensive part of electric vehicle development.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 17, 2024

Tesla has started applying the EV tax credit at the time of purchase —via its own website and affecting the up-front amount buyers will need to pay when buying a new Tesla. That said, fewer Tesla models now make the cut, due to more restrictions on battery materials sourcing introduced for 2024. This, that, and whatever.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 18, 2023

This factor measures the potential commitment to purchasing an EV based on voice of the customer and online behavioral data. This factor measures the proportion of new-vehicle buyers who have an EV purchase option that meets their buying needs, reflective of factors like price, manufacturer origin, segment and other inputs.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 24, 2013

The Antelope Valley (California) Transit Authority (AVTA) is purchasing two BYD 40-foot, battery-electric buses as part of its clean bus initiative. The grant came from Proposition A local return funds and will cover the cost of both buses plus the charging system. The buses have been funded through a $1.9-million

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Baua Electric

MARCH 8, 2024

Hyundai launched a new trade-in program in Korea that allows you to buy EVs like you would an iPhone. For any new EV purchases, including the IONIQ 5, IONIQ 6, or Kona Electric, Hyundai is offering compensation for trading in a used vehicle. You will also get a $380 (500,000 won) discount when buying a new Hyundai EV.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Besides the low cost of ownership, electric motorcycles improve the riding experience, taking away the noise, fumes, vibration, shifting, and clutching from the user experience, alongside the environmental benefits of low emissions. 2020 is an IDTechEx estimate based on Q1 - Q3 2020 data. Source: ACEM, IDTechEx.

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Teslarati

JANUARY 28, 2022

The Model 3 topped the “Premium Battery Electric Vehicle” list with a score of 777 out of 1,000; the Model Y was close behind with 740 points, and the Model S scored a very respectable 756. Interestingly enough, the Ford Mustang Mach-E was placed in the “Mass Market Battery Electric Vehicle” category.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

The electric version of the Berlingo, the second biggest seller in its segment in Europe, offers a driving range of up to 275 km (WLTP) from its 50 kWh battery and a volume of up to 4.4m³. To educate business owners in how to transfer their fleets and encourage them to buy electric vehicles, a number of aids have been introduced.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 12, 2012

According to a recent report examining batteries for electric vehicles from Pike Research, as manufacturing efficiencies improve and access to lithium expands, the installed cost of Li-ion batteries will fall by more than one-third by the end of 2017. battery over others. billion annually in 2011 to more than $14.6

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Teslarati

JULY 22, 2021

The Westport Police Department in Connecticut has released a new financial analysis that is showing massive savings, as anticipated, after the purchase of a Tesla Model 3 that would be used as a police cruiser. After sparring with the idea of purchasing another Ford Explorer for the police fleet, cost-effectiveness became the big question.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 8, 2011

Consumers’ expectations around the performance and purchase price of electric vehicles are so divergent from the actual offerings available today, that no more than 2–4% of consumers worldwide would have their expectations met, according to a new survey from Deloitte. range, convenience to charge and purchase price of the vehicle.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 28, 2020

The new $44-million voucher project is designed to accelerate deployment of zero-emission off-road freight equipment used at goods-movement hubs, including ports, distribution centers, airports, and rail freight yards by bringing the cost of purchasing such equipment down.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 20, 2024

How can you claim up to $7,500 off some new Tesla models at the time of purchase? With $7,500 of “retail bonus cash”—a rebate on purchases, not leases–the 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6 is much cheaper than the Tesla Model 3. This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2019

Agencies, cities and counties interested in purchasing vehicles should consult contract number 1-19-23-22 (A-D) at www.caleprocure.ca.gov. The voucher program can reduce the upfront cost of advanced zero emissions fleet vehicles by 40 to 70 percent.

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Blink Charging

APRIL 13, 2023

But that’s not the only federal tax credit for buying an EV. But, before we get to that, it’s important to note that these tax credits are only available for vehicles purchased on or after Jan. You can receive credit for 30% of the purchase price up to a maximum of $4,000. 40,000 for all other vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 1, 2015

A University of Texas at Arlington engineering researcher is working to determine how oversized a battery has to be while operating safely and efficiently during its lifetime of use by the US Navy. A $320,000 ONR grant to understand the challenges faced when implementing a 1000 volts-direct-current lithium-ion battery.

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Teslarati

MARCH 31, 2022

Chief Jeff Christiansen and Mayor Jeff Davis believes the Tesla Model 3 is a good investment, stating that the vehicle would save costs in the long run. The Linn Creek City Council approved the purchase of a Model 3 patrol vehicle recently. “It’s got an eight-year, 120,000 mile warranty on the battery alone.

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Get Electric Vehicle

AUGUST 29, 2023

While purchasing a brand-new electric car might not be feasible for everyone due to its higher upfront costs, people are looking for alternatives. Let us weigh the costs, benefits, and considerations associated with emerging trends. Cost Considerations #1. Battery Costs Batteries constitute a major chunk of the expenses.

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Driivz

OCTOBER 8, 2023

However, achieving the leading metric for fleet owners, lower total cost of ownership (TCO), is dependent on more electric vehicle models on the market at lower prices, particularly for medium- and heavy-duty trucks. All these costs must be factored into achieving TCO targets. and can include penalties for exceeding peak demand limits.

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Get Electric Vehicle

APRIL 10, 2022

  As we have mentioned in previous articles, the cost of EV batteries is linked to the higher price of EVs. The cost of an electric car’s battery is around 30 to 40% of the total vehicle cost. Battery-as-a-Service. Using this model, the upfront cost of an electric car can be reduced.

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EV Life

OCTOBER 21, 2023

Household income limits, vehicle price restrictions, assembly locations, and battery component requirements all factor into whether your EV purchase qualifies and how much you can save. All of the restrictions for individuals regarding income, price, assembly, and batteries are outlined in section 30D. But here’s the good part.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 19, 2011

It examines, among other things, how likely consumers would be to consider buying or leasing an electric vehicle when they buy or lease their next vehicle. Sixty-six percent of Chinese consumers surveyed say they are “much more likely” to consider an EV if the cost of fuel rises to 10 RMB a liter (US$1.53/liter, gallon US).

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 4, 2023

Investments in charging infrastructure, battery technology and renewable energy are enabling the growth of this sector. All of these depend on having people come to fill up their cars, and they would then make purchases. One of them is the tax incentives they provide for both new and used EVs, which are meant to motivate purchases.

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APRIL 26, 2023

One such incentive is the electric car tax credit, designed to help offset the initial cost of EVs for buyers. Federal Tax Credit In the United States, the federal government offers a tax credit for qualified electric vehicles, ranging from $2,500 to $7,500, depending on the size of the vehicle and its battery capacity.

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EV Life

APRIL 7, 2023

Buying a new car is one of the most significant purchases you’ll likely make in your life, so you want to make sure you’re getting the best deal available. California EV Incentives Clean Vehicle Rebate Program (CVRP) On the state level, California has a number of programs aimed at incentivizing EV purchases.

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