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Study: California’s cap-and-trade air quality benefits go mostly out of state

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state residents did not see the benefits of improved air quality from presumed reductions in harmful co-pollutants, such as particulate matter— according to a new study led by UC Berkeley and San Francisco State University researchers. Cushing et al.

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Mitsubishi to loose Mirage in U.S.

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. “Crowd who by no means purchased Mitsubishi ahead of will believe the Mirage as a result of the fee level,” said Chadi Moussa, CEO of Carnamic, which operates two Mitsubishi dealerships in the San Francisco Bay Area. ” The post Mitsubishi to loose Mirage in U.S. appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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California Energy Commission awards $750K to Electricore to study standardization of plug-in vehicle batteries

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Standardizing PEV batteries could reduce the purchase and ownership costs of PEVS, as well as addressing additional consumer issues such as maintenance and safety. This project includes $150,000 in match funding from San Diego Gas & Electric.

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Tesla Tax Credit: How Californians Can Save $15,000 with EV Credits and Rebates

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Buying a new car is one of the most significant purchases you’ll likely make in your life, so you want to make sure you’re getting the best deal available. The EV tax credit outlined in the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 is non-refundable, meaning it can only be applied to money you already owe in the tax year you purchase your vehicle.

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Personal: One in a Million

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The EV’s homes are as might be expected, in the more populous and wealthier pockets of the San Francisco Bay Area and sprawling Los Angeles region stretching down to San Diego. Part of how California got to its million-EV position is by offering substantial rebates to purchasers of new EVs. The Role of Rebates.

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Update: 10 Best Car Sharing Programs

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For some Americans it gives a chance to drive and experience a different car, maybe an electric car they might be thinking of purchasing. The company was purchased by Avis in 2013 and operates as a subsidiary of the traditional car rental company. Zipcar Zipcar bills itself as the world’s largest car sharing service.

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The Business of Plugging In: Building the Full Ecosystem for a Successful Plug-in Vehicle Industry in the US

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PG&E services the San Francisco area and Northern California. The average peak electric demand for a house in San Francisco is 1.8 In other words, adding an electric vehicle at 220 is like adding another home to the network or to the system, and that would be a home in the San Ramon area. —Peter Darbee.

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