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AJR Trucking orders 50 Nikola Tre FCEVs; incentives bring rough cost parity with existing fleet

Green Car Congress

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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Tesla creates two-seater Model Y for France business tax loophole

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Tesla has launched a two-seater Model Y for business owners in France, helping them qualify for a unique tax loophole. Credit: Clément Maguet | LinkedIn While its design offers advantages to business owners due to its size and lack of seating, it was developed to help infiltrate France’s massive fleet of over 6.3

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Hertz announces ‘strategic decision’ to slash EV fleet

Teslarati

Hertz announced on Thursday in a regulatory filing with the SEC that it has made a “strategic decision” to slash its electric vehicle fleet by 20,000 vehicles. In the filing , Hertz said the figure is roughly one-third of its global EV fleet. Hertz has health with a major decrease in the value of its EV fleet, it said.

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Another win for EVs as Australia tightens efficiency rules for luxury car tax exemptions

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Federal government tightens efficiency standard for luxury car tax exemptions in a significant win for EVs, particularly in fleet purchases, as it will exclude many hybrid cars. The post Another win for EVs as Australia tightens efficiency rules for luxury car tax exemptions appeared first on The Driven.

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Optimizing Car Leasing Tax Advantages

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Optimizing Car Leasing Tax Advantages The UK Business Benefits This article may contain affiliate links. Running a business in the UK involves careful financial planning, and one aspect that often requires consideration is your company’s vehicle fleet.

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Hertz Trims EV Fleet With Massive Sell-Off

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Hertz found that out the hard way, as it aggressively invested in new EVs for its rental fleet a couple of years ago, only to begin selling them off in 2024. While that splashy announcement likely netted the company new customers, it now has hundreds of EVs on sale as it moves to scale back its fleet.

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Nikola Tre FCEV receives CARB ZEP Executive Order for HVIP eligibility; $240,000 base incentive per truck

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Upon final HVIP approval, purchasers of the Nikola Tre FCEV in 2023 will be able to qualify for a base incentive valued at $240,000 per truck; $270,000 per truck for drayage fleets; or up to $288,000 per truck for fleets with (i) 10 trucks or less, (ii) performing drayage operations, and (iii) located within a disadvantaged community area.

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