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USDOT awarding $55M to support purchase of Low-No buses; electric buses and infrastructure

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The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced $55 million in grant selections through the Low or No Emission (Low-No) Vehicle program, which funds the development of transit buses and infrastructure that use advanced fuel technologies. Fifty-one projects in 39 states will receive a share of the funding.

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Electric Vehicle Spotlight: Financing a Ford F-150 Lightning

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We’ll also take a look at the best way to save money when financing your Lightning purchase through an EV Climate Loan with EV Life. Two battery options are available, with the standard range holding 98 kWh of usable capacity and the extended range pack capable of 131 kWh. But the savings don’t stop there.

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Electric Vehicle Spotlight: Financing Ford Mustang Mach-E

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The entry-level Select, feature-heavy Premium, extended range California Route 1, the performance-based GT, and the off-road equipped Rally each have their own priorities and strengths, giving drivers a ton of options to get the Mach-E that fits their lifestyle. kWh or an extended-range 91.0-kWh kWh batter pack.

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4,400 Chevrolet Volt Owners to be Eligible for Free Home 240V Charging Stations

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GM announced that the first buyers of the Chevrolet Volt electric vehicle with extended-range capability will be eligible for one of 4,400 free home charging stations. To encourage consumer purchases of electric vehicles, federal grants and other funds have been awarded to install more than 15,000 home charge stations.

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Electric Vehicle Spotlight: Financing Tesla Cybertruck 

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The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 outlined a federal EV tax credit of up to $7,500 for qualified drivers looking to purchase an EV. Getting the Most From Your EV Incentives While there are many incentives, rebates, and grants out there, knowing which you qualify for and how to apply is no easy task. Clean Vehicle Assistance Program.

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CEC awards Proterra $3M toward electric bus manufacturing plant; Foothill Transit orders 13 more buses

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The California Energy Commission (CEC) awarded a $3-million grant to leading battery-electric bus manufacturer Proterra as one of 46 transportation, energy storage, biogas and efficiency projects receiving a total of $83.7 million in grants and loans. Earlier post.). Proterra was the only bus provider selected for CEC funding.

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President Obama Announces 48 Projects to Receive $2.4B in Grants for Next-Generation of Batteries and Electric Vehicles; To be Combined with $2.4B in Industry Cost-Share

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billion in grants to US-based manufacturers to produce batteries and their components and to expand battery recycling capacity; $500 million in grants to US-based manufacturers to produce electric drive components for vehicles, including electric motors, power electronics, and other drive train components; and. Project locations.

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