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Ford charges Mustang Mach-E customer $10k in doc fees, but it was a big misunderstanding

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One Mach-E owner was excited to pick up his new EV until a $10,000 addition to the taxes and fees summary, labeled as a “Document Fee,” almost stopped the delivery of the car. We’re paying MSRP plus tax. And we’re getting a CA Clean Fuel Reward rebate of $1500. A whopping $16,837.99 Sorry to disappoint!

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3 Reasons an Electric Vehicle is the Perfect Present

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The fact that car companies air these commercials year-after-year means they’re at least somewhat effective. So if you’re finding yourself persuaded to buy a car this holiday season, let it be electric. Simply enter your ZIP code and you’re off to the races. Utilities across the rest of California and the U.S.

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In-Home Solar: How Many Panels to Fully Charge Your EV?

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As electric vehicles gain traction and renewable energy rises in prominence, an increasing number of drivers are contemplating the shift to solar power for charging their vehicles. Solar energy is not just a clean power source; it represents a self-sufficient lifestyle. Kia Soul EV 64 243 26.3 Chevrolet Bolt EV 60 238 25.3

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How to Navigate EV Charging Rebates and Successfully Fund Your Home Charging Station

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The convenience of charging your electric vehicle (EV) at home paired with numerous EV charging rebates and incentives makes right now an ideal time to go electric. According to the United States Department of Energy, 80% of EV charging occurs overnight at drivers’ homes, which isn’t all that surprising.

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Tesla driving test hell: How DMV examiners’ biases are inhibiting the EV transition

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After moving from the East Coast to teach at the University of California, it became pertinent for the 38-year old engineer and scientist to have his own driver’s license again. It is no stretch to state that California is the heart of the US’ electric vehicle transition. Insights from CA’s Clean Air Protectors.

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A Stand for Solar: How a united movement helped pause CA’s solar tax proposal — at least for now

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Earlier this month, a small miracle of sorts happened in California. The California Public Utilities Commission’s (CPUC) proposed new net metering rules (NEM 3.0) would charge solar users with a “grid participation charge” of $8/kWh of installed solar. hit an indefinite “Pause” button.

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Road Test: 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin AWD Ultimate

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In the 310 total miles we drove through Southern California we averaged 30.6 Both measurements are best used to compare EVs as the actual miles you will get from a kWh of battery varies greatly based on the speed you’re traveling, the temperature and the style of driving. kWh per 100 miles. miles per kWh of battery.