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Hertz and New York City Launch “Hertz Electrifies New York City”

Electric Cars Report

During New York City Climate Week, Hertz CEO Stephen Scherr and New York City Mayor Eric Adams launched “Hertz Electrifies New York City,” a public-private partnership aimed at increasing electric vehicle adoption and extending the environmental and economic benefits of electrification across neighborhoods.

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Tesla continues its Cybertruck-towed Mobile Gallery in New York City

Teslarati

The advertisement includes a Model Y in a glass case being towed by a Cybertruck, and Tesla has been hauling the display around to different locations in New York City. Citing preliminary auto data from JATO Dynamics, the glass case reads as follows: “The Best-Selling Car in the World is Made in America.”

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New York City to invest $420M in electric vehicles and infrastructure; all-electric fleet by 2035

Green Car Congress

This entails the most aggressive fleet electrification target in the country, and includes earlier restrictions for passenger cars and light trucks requiring electrification by 2030. New York City operates nearly 30,000 vehicles, the largest municipal fleet in the country.

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A First Ride On Revel’s Fully Electric Ride-Hailing Service In New York City

CleanTechnica EVs

On the people moving front, Revel has purchased 700 Teslas and converted them to taxis to drive around New York City by its employees. On a recent trip to New York City, I noticed Revel’s fleet of bright blue electric […]

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Tesla combats Uber, Lyft congestion in New York City with Supercharger Congestion Fees

Teslarati

Tesla is combatting Uber and Lyft congestion at its Superchargers in New York City with Supercharger fees after the ride-sharing services have backed up EV chargers. Revel has been expanding its network of EV chargers throughout New York City and plans to open more stations this year.

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Volvo EX30 Makes North American Debut in New York City

Electric Cars Report

Volvo Cars continues its aggressive shift toward becoming a fully electric automaker by showing the all-new, fully electric Volvo EX30 for the first time in North America at a gala event in New York City.

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Driving Dystopia: New York City Pushes Through Congestion Pricing Scheme

The Truth About Cars

On Thursday, New York City officials announced a plan that would require drivers to pay $15 (on average) to enter Manhattan. The scheme is similar to the “congestion charging” that takes place in some of Europe’s largest cities and would make New York the first American locale to enact the concept.