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T&E: Denmark, Luxembourg, Netherlands lead deployments of zero-emission buses in Europe

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In Sweden, Norway and Finland, respectively 26%, 24%, and 23% of urban buses registered in 2019 were zero-emission (electric or hydrogen). In 2019, less than 10% of their newly-registered urban buses were electric or hydrogen. However, Germany is now financing 80% of the higher purchase cost of e-buses.

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XPeng enters into cooperation agreement for new smart EV manufacturing base in Guangzhou; $586M in financing

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According to the terms of the Cooperation Agreement, Guangzhou GET Investment agrees to provide RMB 4 billion (US$586 million) in financing to help fuel XPeng’s growth as well as support the construction of a new smart EV manufacturing base for XPeng in the Guangzhou Economic and Technological Development Zone.

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Police: Finance supervisor scammed consumers

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A former finance supervisor at an AutoNation dealership in Florida scammed consumers out of just about $180,000 in money they gave him for cars that he by no means produced, police say. ” The post Police: Finance supervisor scammed consumers appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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EV Life is awarded CalSEED grant from the California Energy Commission to make financing electric cars cheaper than gas vehicles.

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EV Life was founded in 2019 with a mission to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles. The average California driver qualifies for over $10,000 in EV rebates and tax credits, but incentives can take 12 to 18 months to recoup post-purchase. Scott, Vice-Chair of the CEC. About EV Life.

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RATP splits ~800 electric bus order between HeuliezBus, Bluebus/Bolloré and Alstom/Alstom Aptis

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This purchase represents an order potential of nearly 800 buses (of which about 200 are in firm order), financed 100% by île-de-France Mobilités (in direct grant or via the contract île-de-France Mobilités – RATP). The first order of approximately 150 vehicles, distributed over the three lots, will be processed as soon as possible.

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Mercedes-Benz will offer electric drive on all commercial van lines; electric eVito now available to order, eSprinter in 2019

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Further model ranges will follow, starting in 2019. The eVito will be followed in 2019 by the eSprinter. If fleet electrification is to compete on equal terms with the classic internal combustion engine, it will need more than the right economic parameters such as the cost of purchasing and operation.

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Delta Air Lines signs 75 MGPY for 7 years SAF deal with Gevo; oneworld Alliance members plan to buy 200 MGPY

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The agreement replaces the existing agreement signed with Delta in 2019 to purchase 10 million gallons per year and bolsters Delta’s commitment to incorporating SAF into its operations. billion of revenue, inclusive of the value from environmental benefits, for Gevo over the seven-year term of the agreement. oneworld Alliance.

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