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Proterra to supply battery systems for minimum of 600 Vicinity Motor electric transit buses and work trucks through 2024

Green Car Congress

The Proterra Powered Vicinity Lightning vehicle is expected to begin production in the third quarter of 2022. Proterra batteries will be used in the production of Vicinity Lightning electric transit vehicles at Vicinity’s Ferndale, Washington manufacturing facility.

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Blink Charging will more than triple EV charger production with a new factory

Baua Electric

Blink Charging’s new LEED Gold-certified factory in Bowie, Maryland, is going to become the central hub for Blink’s in-house manufacturing and production in North America. It will include an extra production line to streamline operations for expedited and increased EV charger production. Get started here. –ad*

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Ford reportedly eliminates lease-to-buy option on electric vehicles

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battery production.” The post Ford reportedly eliminates lease-to-buy option on electric vehicles appeared first on TESLARATI. Ford’s action is only the most recent illustration of how automakers are incorporating more and more restrictive clauses into their leasing agreements. . ” I’d love to hear from you!

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Why Washington State Residents Could Lose Out On Electric Cars

Green Car Reports

The ease of buying an electric car has long depended on where in the U.S. Carmakers carefully consider demand and local incentives and regulations before offering their products in some states--often resulting in California and Oregon getting the latest vehicles before anyone else.

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Tesla introduces financing product for Model S customers; lease-sale hybrid

Green Car Congress

Tesla Motors, in partnership with Wells Fargo and US Bank, has created an automotive financing product that combines elements of ownership and leasing for Model S customers. New Jersey, Washington and DC also have no sales tax for electric vehicles. driving distances, etc.). These advantages are not available when leasing.

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Lightning eMotors partners with Soderholm Bus & Mobility to sell electric commercial vehicles in Hawaii

Green Car Congress

Soderholm will be installing Lightning eMotors’ fully electric powertrain systems in repowered applications in Hawaii, as well as buying new Lightning eMotors’ vans and shuttle buses. Lightning eMotors’ new and repowered products give us the flexibility we need to provide sustainable transportation systems to the Pacific Islands.

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Rivian hiring Field Specialists to ensure touchless deliveries run smoothly next month

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Rivian is actively recruiting Field Specialists in the following states: Ohio, Texas, Nevada, California, Washington, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Washington D.C., Field Specialists will also teach Rivian owners about their vehicles as product experts. Florida, Utah, Georgia, New Jersey, New York, and Colorado. “As