Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2019

Lightning Systems announced that its all-electric powertrains for Ford and Chevrolet medium-duty trucks and buses are now offered on a California state contract. Agencies, cities and counties interested in purchasing vehicles should consult contract number 1-19-23-22 (A-D) at www.caleprocure.ca.gov.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

As part of California’s AB 32 climate change program, Executive Order B-48-18 administratively created a goal of 5 million zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) on California roads by 2030. of the 2030 goal, notes a new report from the California Center for Jobs & the Economy. Graph: California Center for Jobs & the Economy.

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Teslarati

JUNE 7, 2023

Volkswagen of America CEO Pablo Di Si warned dealers ID. The VW of America CEO revealed discussions with dealers about the ID. “We need to find a fair way … for the consumer and the dealer — there’s no overpricing, that the system doesn’t crash. Di Si said he wants dealers to make money on the VW ID.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2022

The California Air Resources Board will launch a new pilot program that aims to help small trucking fleets make the transition to zero-emission technologies. Dealers and their financing partners, leasing and rental companies, or truck-as-a-service providers can serve as providers.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2022

In the coming days, dealers and purchasers will be notified when funding has been set aside for their request. Subsequent requests are first-come, first-served except for the Public School Bus Set-Aside for Small and Medium Air Districts. A preliminary review of all voucher requests is now under way.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

When put into service, all 16 vehicles will be carrying regional loads daily to customers across Southern California. The El Segundo, California-based company operates a North America warehousing and distribution network of 45 locations and a fleet of 215 trucks.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 15, 2014

Survey results show the importance of incentives in PEV purchases. The online “ EV Driver Survey Dashboard ” offers multiple approaches to analyzing the data provided by a survey of those who received rebates for purchasing PEVs. Sales of plug-in electric vehicles in California tripled in 2013 compared to the previous year.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

EV sales are still booming in California—and they continued to capture an even larger piece of the market in 2023. of the market in California while they amounted to 7.5% of the market in California while they amounted to 7.5% And looking at all of 2023, BEVs added up to 33.8% for the U.S. as a whole. for the U.S. as a whole.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 2, 2023

In each city, the Ford Drive team works with local dealers to purchase a fleet of Mustang Mach-Es. Service and maintenance of those vehicles are conducted through dealers as well. Now, drivers in three California cities are able to test drive this new leasing approach.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 3, 2023

AJR Trucking , a leading carrier for the United States Postal Service (USPS) and a major drayage carrier operating in the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, has executed a purchase order for 50 Nikola Tre hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) trucks from Tom’s Truck Centers, a member of the Nikola Corporation sales and service dealer network.

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Electric Vehicles India

JULY 14, 2021

California Energy Commission announces incentive program for e-truck & bus infrastructure. The California Energy Commission (CEC) has announced that it has approved a project to increase the deployment of fueling infrastructure for electric and hydrogen trucks, buses and equipment. California CEC announces new incentive program.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 28, 2020

Widespread adoption of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) in California could confer significant economic benefits by both 2030 and 2050, resulting in increases to Gross State Product (GSP), employment, real household incomes, and state revenue, according to a new report commissioned by the think tank Next 10.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 30, 2023

Nikola announced that Nikola and its dealer network have received orders for 100 Class 8 Nikola Tre hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs). Deliveries of the purpose-built heavy-duty trucks will begin in Q4 2023.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 9, 2012

Ford has tripled to more than 200 the number of US dealers certified to sell its lineup of plug-in electrified vehicles, including the new C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid that is on sale now and delivers the equivalent of 105 mpg combined in electric mode. Ford recently began production of the C-MAX Energi at its Michigan Assembly Plant.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 21, 2017

Canada-based GreenPower Motor Company ( earlier post ) and its California factory direct dealer, School Bus Sales of California, have secured commitments for eleven batteery-electric Synapse 72 school buses from six different school districts in South Coast and North Coast California districts. Synapse Shuttle.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 17, 2014

The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources has selected the nonprofit, California-based Center for Sustainable Energy to administer a new incentive program aimed at increasing the number of zero-emission vehicles commonwealth residents own. This is the first vehicle rebate program that CSE will manage outside of California.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 1, 2012

Ford Motor Company has certified the first 67 dealers in California, New York and New Jersey to sell the battery-electric 2012 Focus Electric. After first being available in California, New York and New Jersey, Focus Electric will be available in 19 markets across the US by summer’s end, nationwide by the end of the year.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 26, 2022

The California Air Resources Board approved the Advanced Clean Cars II (ACC II) rule. The rule establishes a year-by-year roadmap so that by 2035 100% of new cars and light trucks sold in California will be zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs).

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 7, 2013

California Governor Jerry Brown’s Office and state agencies issued a 2013 Zero-emission Vehicle (ZEV) Action Plan. million zero-emission vehicles on California roadways by 2025. The Executive Order also directs state government to begin purchasing ZEVs. Enable universal access to ZEV infrastructure for California drivers.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 12, 2014

A study by researchers at the Institute of Transportation Studies, UC Davis finds that buyers of plug-in vehicles (PEVs) are substantially less satisfied with the dealer purchase experience than buyers of conventional vehicles—with the notable exception of Tesla buyers. In some cases, dealers outright discouraged PEV purchases.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2016

Heavy-duty electric truck builder Orange EV announced that fleets in California can purchase a new T-Series pure electric terminal truck for less than the cost of a new Tier 4 diesel truck. Once approved, discounts are applied at purchase allowing fleet owners to pay the truck cost less incentive amount. It doesn’t get easier.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 12, 2012

The California Energy Commission approved funding of $2,604,000 to help bring more buses and trucks powered by natural gas to the state’s highways. The awards are expected to support the purchase of more than 125 new natural gas vehicles; funding comes from the Commission’s Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 25, 2018

In 126 “mystery shopper” experiences at 82 car dealerships across Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden, the team found that that dealers were dismissive of EVs; misinformed shoppers on vehicle specifications; omitted EVs from the sales conversation; and strongly oriented customers towards gasoline and diesel vehicle options.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 17, 2012

Eaton Corporation has aligned with the California Hybrid Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP) to assist California-based fleets wanting to purchase low-emission, fuel efficient medium- and heavy-duty hybrid vehicles. —Gerard Devito, engineering director, Eaton hybrid power systems.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 25, 2009

A California project designed to spur the purchase and use of medium- and heavy-duty hybrids has officially launched with the unveiling of its informational website: www.californiahvip.org. Californiahvip.org supports the California Hybrid Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP). Details are on the website.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Service is performed by Lightning eMotors’ network of Ford QVM-certified service centers, upfitters, and dealers, and spare parts are readily available worldwide. Over the past 10 years, HVIP has committed to supporting the purchase of more than 4,000 zero-emission trucks and buses with vouchers requested by California fleets.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 25, 2024

Now sales eligible in California, “ Powered by REE” EVs are eligible for huge incentives, with other CARB-friendly states expected to follow suit. Today, REE has confirmed that the P7-C has been awarded eligibility for two separate CARB certifications, further incentivizing commercial fleets to purchase.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 10, 2024

Ideanomics -backed electric farm tractor builders Solectrac offered farmers quiet, clean, and reliable operation with mountains of torque – but the latest news out of California is all bad as the company faces eviction and its dealers abandon the brand. The news gets worse from there.

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Electric Auto Association

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

To spread that message, she chose to purchase a new Chevrolet Bolt. “My Fellows set out to purchase the new car in December, when, like now, EVs were difficult to come by. “I We can’t allow the dealers to pull this on buyers. Buyers should be wary of these dealers,” she added. They have a lot of tricks up their sleeves.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 4, 2010

The California Air Resources Board launched a $20 million funding assistance program designed to spur the purchase of hybrid trucks and buses that reduce smog-forming pollution and address climate change. Dealers, manufactures and fleet owners can learn more about the program at californiahvip.org.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 21, 2012

The California Energy Commission recently approved funding of $8,554,000 to help bring natural gas- and propane-powered shuttle buses, cars and trucks to California’s roadways. To benefit from the incentives, purchasers must agree to operate the vehicles in California on the alternative fuel at least 90% of the time for three years.

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Plug in America

JULY 27, 2021

Various states across the United States offer electric vehicle (EV) purchase incentives to help accelerate the adoption of zero-emission vehicles. New Jersey residents may receive up to $5,000 toward the purchase or lease of a new EV. California. Below is a list of the top 10 states who provide valuable incentives.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

The California Energy Commission approved funding of $4,963,000 to help bring natural gas-powered shuttle buses and large trucks to California’s highways. Oakland) is awarded a total of $380,000 in incentives for 25 vehicles manufactured by Tiffany Coachworks, Perris, California. West Coast Bus Sales, Inc.

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 20, 2013

Add one more battery-electric vehicle to the list of electric cars for sale in California (if not the rest of the U.S.). The 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV is now available for purchase or lease at several dealerships in northern and southern California, as well as a few in Oregon.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

Mirai customers also may qualify for an $8,000 federal tax credit and $5,000 potential California rebate along with access to the California HOV carpool lane. for 72 months and Trailblazer Purchase Support of $7,500. Costs above exclude official fees, taxes and dealer charges.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 6, 2019

The California Air Resources Board launched a new $40-million program designed to accelerate the purchase and use of zero-emission off-road freight technologies. Additionally, HVIP has helped more than 1,100 California fleets buy cleaner vehicles. Railcar movers. Rubber-tired gantry (RTG) cranes.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 30, 2024

Ecolab’s journey towards 100% fleet electrification will begin in California with the conversion of its sales and service fleet to EVs. Once vehicles are deployed, Ecolab plans to use Ford Pro productivity software and service solutions to manage and maintain its California fleet. A switch that should be complete by 2025.

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