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EIA: California home to almost half of US plug-in electric vehicles

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However, the incentive does not apply to the purchase of PHEVs. ZEVs include vehicles powered by electricity or hydrogen fuel cells. For instance, DTE Energy in Michigan offers customers discounted electricity rates at off-peak hours if they install a 240-volt Level 2 charger.

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New York plug-in car sales up 74% April-June with introduction of rebate

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The Drive Clean Rebate provides New York residents with a rebate of up to $2,000 for the purchase of a new plug-in car from participating dealers. In total, more than $3 million in rebates were provided to New Yorkers for the purchase or lease of 26 different types of cars. Last week Governor Cuomo announced the availability of $2.2

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Pennsylvania DEP extends alternative fuel vehicle rebate program with additional $1.5M

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Large-battery vehicles that have battery system capacity equal or greater than 10 kWh, including models such as the Nissan Leaf, Ford Focus and Chevy Volt, are eligible for the highest rebate amount. Rebates of $1,000 are offered for natural gas, propane, hydrogen or fuel-cell vehicles. —DEP Secretary Mike Krancer.

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NY state reports 5,750+ EV rebates in first year of Drive Clean Rebate program

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The initiative provides residents with a rebate of up to $2,000 for the purchase or lease of a new electric car from participating dealers. million in rebates for New Yorkers who purchased 35 different types of cars. Earlier post.) Overall, most consumers received rebates of at least $1,100 for their new electric cars.

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Connecticut providing up to $3K cash rebate for buyers of BEVs, FCEVs, and PHEVs while funding lasts

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Malloy announced the Connecticut Hydrogen and Electric Automobile Purchase Rebate Program (CHEAPR). Under this new initiative, a cash rebate of up to $3,000 is now available for Connecticut residents, businesses, and municipalities who purchase or lease an eligible electric vehicle (EV). Connecticut Governor Dannel P.

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NHTSA proposes updating electrical safety requirements for fuel cell and mild hybrid vehicles; alignment with int’l standards

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The US Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking ( NPRM ) to update electrical safety requirements for hydrogen fuel cell vehicles and mild hybrid vehicles. GTR Nº 13, “Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles,” addresses hydrogen fuel cell vehicle technology.

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Maritz study finds growing but still low US consumer awareness about alternative fuel technologies; knowledge gap and confusion a sales challenge for OEMs

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13% said they were very familiar with clean diesel and 6% with hydrogen. Yet today, low consumer familiarity and understanding of alternative fuel vehicles - including both electric only and gasoline-electric hybrids - has a cooling effect on their purchase intent. Gasoline-electric hybrid vehicles rose from 15 to 22%.