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SolarCity and Honda establish investment find to finance $65M in solar projects for Honda and Acura customers

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SolarCity and American Honda Motor Co., are partnering to make solar power more affordable and available to Honda and Acura customers in the US, providing a cleaner source of electricity at a lower cost than utility-supplied power. < The offer is time-limited. each year for 20 years, on approved credit.

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Hybrid used more for “tax breaks” rather than for zero emissions’: PB Balaji of Tata Motors | Autocar Professional

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Taking a dig at the push for hybrid vehicles, Tata Motors’ Group CFO, PB Balaji, cast doubt on the technology’s environmental benefits, suggesting it’s primarily driven by tax breaks rather than a commitment to clean mobility. In 2023, the industry witnessed the share of hybrid vehicles increase to around 2% from 1.7%.

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Telo truck, Land Cruiser’s US go back: Automobile Information Headlines

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Honda CR-V: Evaluate Crossover SUVs GM to finish Corvette Racing program Ford Maverick and Retirement hybrids recalled for engine failure The post Telo truck, Land Cruiser’s US go back: Automobile Information Headlines appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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Hendy announces electrifying new partnership with myenergi

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From 1 March 2024, customers who purchase a new or used pure electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle from any of Hendy’s dealerships across the South of England will be offered a myenergi zappi at a highly discounted rate. There will also be options available to wrap the purchase and installation costs into their vehicle finance agreement.

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SAE technical experts: fuel cell technology has advanced significantly, FC vehicle production has begun, further cost reductions & infrastructure development required

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The panel, moderated by Jesse Schneider, BMW, included Takashi Moriya, Senior Chief Engineer at Honda R&D; Dr. Will James, Manager, Safety, Codes, and Standards at the US Department of Energy (DOE); and Dr. Ralph Clague, Head of Motive Systems and Architecture, Intelligent Energy. Earlier post.). Earlier post ). Intelligent Energy.

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February US LDV Sales Down 41.4%

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GM’s car sales compared with January were up nearly 23%, and crossover sales increased 6%, as financing availability continued to improve and slightly more fleet orders were able to be filled. A total of 1,087 GM hybrid vehicles were delivered in the month. So far in 2009, GM has delivered 2,010 hybrid vehicles. to 37,612 units.

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Next 10 report finds California will meet or exceed original target of 1.5M ZEVs by 2025

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Based on 12,330 miles driven per year, the pure battery electric Nissan Leaf has lower five-year and 10-year life cycle costs than the internal combustion Hyundai Elantra and the plug-in hybrid Chevrolet Volt, even without the federal government incentive. The average Californian drives 14,435 miles every year.