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Porsche’s new 1,092 hp Taycan Turbo GT steals another Tesla record as its fastest vehicle yet

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seconds, it is the fastest, most powerful road-legal Porsche of all time. seconds, the new Taycan Turbo is Porsche’s most powerful road-legal car yet. Taking on Tesla Porsche’s new high-performance EV beat the previous record of 1:30:30 set by a Tesla Model S Plaid in 2020. With over 1,000 hp and a 0 to 60 mph in 2.1

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California Governor’s Office releases 2013 ZEV action plan; 1.5M ZEVs on CA roadways by 2025

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The Executive Order established several milestones organized into three time periods: by 2015, by 2020, and by 2025. In 2015, 10% of state departments’ light-duty fleet purchases must be ZEVs, climbing to 25% of light duty purchases by 2020. Ensure that hydrogen and electricity can legally be sold as a retail transportation fuel.

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Credit score Acceptance internet source of revenue drops 54% in Q1, however mortgage quantity up

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The subprime-focused auto lender stated Monday it had skilled decrease first-quarter profitability on loans from 2020 to 2022 than it had previous forecast. It stated the engineering spending used to be supposed “to enhance our product and transform our technology systems to be more dealer- and customer-focused.”

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Electric Car Buyer’s Guide: 7 Steps to Find The Best EV for Your Life

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For this example, I’m looking at charging options for the 2020 Hyundai Kona. States like California give you the legal right to install a charger if you submit a request and pay for installation. If you need help finding quality dealers in your area, try a Yelp search or just click the TrueCar button on EV Life vehicle page.

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California ARB approves ACC II rule; 100% of LDVs to be PHEVS, ZEV by 2035; LEV IV emissions requirements

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The regulation applies to automakers (not dealers) and covers only new vehicle sales. It does not impact existing vehicles on the road today, which will still be legal to own and drive. Sales of new ZEVs and PHEVs will start with 35% that year, build to 68% in 2030, and reach 100% in 2035.

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Fully Charged OUTSIDE 2021: Win a Kia E-Niro Lease

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The multi award-winning electric vehicle won ‘Car of the year’ back in 2019, as well as Best Electric Car 2020. You must have the Vehicle serviced and repaired by one of the Vehicle manufacturer’s franchised dealers or authorised repairers or, if repair work is covered by your Vehicle insurance, by a repairer authorised by your insurer.

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Volkswagen’s Electrify America supplement discusses ZEV charging investments in disadvantaged California communities

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The court-ordered, legally binding settlements reached between California, the Federal Government, and VW will result in VW providing the State of California with $688 million, which the state can spend as it desires, on the priorities of state government, without regard to investment prerogatives.

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