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2020 Audi A8 TFSI e plug-in hybrid carries starting price of $94,000

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Audi anticipates that customers purchasing the 2020 Audi A8 TFSI e will be eligible for a federal tax credit of up to $6,795. The plug-in hybrid receives an MMI display with electric-specific driving screens, including charging information, and additional consumption statistics to help drivers maximize the efficiencies of the hybrid system.

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CMU/Yale study suggests BEVS could be majority or near-majority of cars and SUVs by 2030 given technology trends

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Hypothetical market-wide simulation for model year 2020 and 2030 where all internal combustion engine and hybrid engine vehicle models have a battery electric vehicle option associated with them. —Forsythe et al. Forsythe et al. They then compared these results to those of a similar consumer survey conducted from 2012-2013.

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J.D. Power: First-time owners find switching to EVs highly satisfactory

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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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Profiling purchases of clean vehicles in California by rebates; PHEVs surge

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The on-line report on Clean Vehicle Rebate Project Statistics leverages the rebate program database to provide a wide spectrum of information about the adoption and use of clean vehicles in California. As the CVRP project administrator, CCSE promotes the production and use of clean vehicles through rebates, marketing, outreach and education.

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Dot Transportation deploys Orange EV electric yard truck at California distribution center

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the largest food industry redistributor in North America, announced the deployment of an Orange EV T-Series battery-electric terminal truck at Dot’s operation in Modesto, CA. Increased safety was a key component in Dot’s decision to purchase all-electric. Orange EV and Dot Transportation, Inc., a subsidiary of Dot Foods, Inc.,

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Tesla Model Y Long Range now available in Japan

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New Model Y and Model 3 purchases may be eligible for Japan’s Clean Energy Vehicle Introduction Promotion Subsidy (CEV Subsidy). Tesla Japan recently announced that the Model Y Long Range from Giga Shanghai is available for purchase. Statistics from 2012 to 2021 revealed that BEV sales lagged behind internal combustion engine sales.

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Chevy Axes Entry-Level Blazer EV - For Now

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Those two machines have been rated by the EPA as able to travel 279 miles on a full battery and have all-wheel drive. Sure, metrics for unsold vehicles are very high as a percentage compared to last year but it’s worth remembering the world is generally comprised are lies, damn lies, and statistics.