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J.D. Power: US growing increasingly divided on EV adoption

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Power, EV adoption in the US is growing increasingly divided, with the most active states for EV adoption already on the path to parity with internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles and consumers steadily pulling back on EV purchases in the least-active states. of the total new-vehicle retail market.

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EIA: Almost all US renewable diesel is consumed in California; most isn’t made there

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California is the only state that offers a rebate to customers who purchase renewable diesel specifically, increasing renewable diesel use in the state as it becomes more economically competitive with biodiesel. Oregon was the only other state where renewable diesel was consumed in 2021, but it accounted for less than 1% of the US total.

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Electric Vehicle Adoption Divide Mapped

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Power looked into the latter issue, hoping to identify purchasing trends around the United States. Those states are California, Colorado, Massachusetts, Washington, Oregon and Maryland. Charging infrastructure in California drastically eclipses infrastructure in North Dakota. By 2035, the firm expects the U.S. Power said.

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Ford reportedly eliminates lease-to-buy option on electric vehicles

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As of June 15, 2022, Ford will no longer offer the opportunity to purchase its three all-electric vehicles, the F-150 Lightning, Mustang Mach-E, and E-Transit Van, for new leases. Ford informed dealers in a letter that it was discontinuing the end-of-lease purchase option for the E-Transit van, Mustang Mach-E, and F-150 Lightning.

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News: 10 Best States To Own an EV

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North Dakota. In contrast, Kentucky, West Virginia, North Dakota and Kansas had no incentives. Most states fell in between, offering a variety of purchase or electricity rate incentives. Rhode Island. Connecticut. Where the plugs are. Down at the bottom of the list are: Alabama. West Virginia. Mississippi.

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EV Readiness Index Study shows which U.S. States are most prepared for an electrified future

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Mississippi, North Dakota, and West Virginia were the states with the worst EV penetration, scoring 0.09 California has a whopping 134 forms of legislation or purchasing incentives favorable to EVs, while New York has 42. Oregon – 11.00 – 2, 2, 1, 2, 3. North Dakota – 10.00 – 1, 1, 5, 3, 1.

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ICCT study finds state EV incentives playing a significant role in driving sales

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California, Georgia, Hawaii, Oregon, and Washington—have electric vehicle sales shares that are approximately 2–4 times the national average. They calculated benefits over the duration of ownership of the vehicle, assumed to be six years based on the average length of time a new vehicle is retained by the purchaser.

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