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Avis Europe Partners with Renault to Offer Electric Cars for Hire from 2011

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Avis Europe has partnered with the Renault-Nissan Alliance to offer electric cars to its customers from 2011. We are delighted to sign this important partnership with Renault to offer electric vehicles as part of our green fleet, which is an increasingly central part of our customer offering. Earlier post.) g CO 2 /km.

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Abandoned History: The Apple Electric Car Project, Rest in Peace (2014-2024)

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After a decade-long project that saw changes in approach, multiple delays, staff changes, planning and replanning, and conflicting reports, Appleā€™s Titan autonomous electric car project is dead. This was likely in anticipation of the purchase of Drive.ai, which occurred in June 2019.

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How To Pay Just $12,280 For A Brand-New 2011 Nissan Leaf Electric Car

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All the different incentives to purchase electric cars can be confusing. But if all the stars align and you're the lucky person who can take advantage of multiple incentives, there’s a slim chance that you could buy a brand-new 2011 Nissan Leaf for a mere $12,300.

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Continental Mobility Study 2020 finds many people still have doubts about EVs

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The Continental Mobility Study 2020 shows that enthusiasm for electric cars is strong in China, while reservations still need to be overcome in Germany, France, the US and Japan. The study also shows that acceptance of electric mobility has increased in all five countries surveyed in recent years. Source: Continental.

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First 2011 Nissan Leaf Electric Car Delivered To Canada

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Now, the world -- or at least Nissan -- is giving you something in return: your very first 2011 Nissan Leaf. The vehicle was purchased by Ottawa resident Ricardo Borba and delivered by none other than Allen Childs, the President of.

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UK Government Announces Ā£5,000 Grants Towards Purchase of Electric Drive Vehicles and First Plugged-in Places

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The UK Department for Transport (DfT) has confirmed details of the financial incentives that will be made available to buyers of electric cars from January 2011. Cars will be discounted at the point of purchase and the subsidy claimed by the manufacturer to provide a straightforward process for the consumer.

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

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Cuomo announced that more than 5,750 consumers have received rebates to buy electric cars in New York since the Stateā€™s Drive Clean Rebate was launched one year ago. 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.

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