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QOTD: Will An Affordable EV Help You Go Electric?

The Truth About Cars

Today we covered Tesla's back-and-forth on whether it will or won't build an affordable EV. One of the biggest reasons not to purchase an EV that I hear is that the MSRP of most EVs is too high, even considering tax credits. In other words, will the availability of cheaper EVs make you pull the trigger on an EV? Sound off below.

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Lightning Systems electric shuttle buses now offered on CALACT purchasing contract

Green Car Congress

Communities throughout California can now purchase all-electric shuttle buses and ADA-equipped vans from Lightning Systems on a new California Association for Coordinated Transportation (CALACT) cooperative purchasing contract. Nonprofits or government agencies can use the new agreement to purchase electric buses once they join CALACT.

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J.D. Power study: EV consideration in US increasing, but slowly; availability of public chargers a friction point

Green Car Congress

This year’s study reveals that 26% of shoppers say they are “very likely” to consider purchasing an EV, up from 24% a year ago, while the percentage of shoppers who say they are “overall likely” to purchase an EV increases to 61% from 59% in 2022. Electric Vehicle Consideration (EVC) Study.

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Tesla Model Y joins a new Police Force, and incentives made it an affordable purchase

Teslarati

In January, the Hastings on Hudson, New York Police Department welcomed a Model Y police cruiser into their fleet, only to receive several points of criticism from the purchase. More charging stations are planned as funding opportunities become available. •

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Tracking the most affordable EV leases in 2022

Electrek

Like any large purchasing decision, it’s important to do your research to ensure you maximize your value and are happy with your decision, especially since you will be locked into a term commitment as long as 36-months. Below, we have compiled some of the most affordable EV leases available in 2022. Have a look.

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SpaceX Starlink kit now available at select Home Depot stores

Teslarati

SpaceX Starlink standard kits are now available at select Home Depot stores. Many potential customers have weighed in on Starlink’s availability at Home Depot. Right now, the whole younger generation buys almost nothing from [Home Depot] because they can’t afford more than half an apartment,” said the Redditor.

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J.D. Power: EV price pressure grows as government incentives and lease deals wield outsized influence on consumer demand

Green Car Congress

Due to a steady increase in availability of new models, expanded price mix within existing models and widening eligibility of federal and state incentives, acquisition cost is starting to fade as a hurdle to EV adoption, according to J.D. The trend is consistent with steady growth in availability and affordability. in January.

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