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Tesla partners with Origence for credit union-based financing program

Teslarati

Tesla owners will now have access to more competitive rates and extended financing terms, which will help lower the monthly payment of a vehicle as rates in today’s economy are higher than they have ever been. When a car buyer finances their vehicle through FI Connect, a credit union will buy the contract.

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CMU-led study finds that when Uber and Lyft enter cities, vehicle ownership increases

Green Car Congress

The study found no statistically significant average effect of TNC entry on fuel economy or transit use but did find evidence of heterogeneity in these effects across urban areas, including larger transit ridership reductions after TNC entry in areas with higher income and more childless households. But that’s not what we see in the data.

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Used EVs Coming Down In Price

CleanTechnica EVs

The used car market plays a crucial role in providing affordable vehicles for people, especially those who can’t afford ever-rising new car prices. While buying a new car can be a dream for many, it is often unaffordable due to the high price tag and the insane dealer markups we often see these days. The […]

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Opinion: 4 Things You Should Think About Before Buying a Sports Car

Clean Fleet Report

Remember, you are buying a car, not a deal. Check and confirm if you can afford your car’s insurance premiums and maintenance fees for the high-performance engine. Our focus is on vehicles that offer the best fuel economy in their class, which leads us to emphasize electric cars, plug-in hybrids, hybrids and diesels.

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Nissan Announces Ariya Pricing. How Competitive Is It?

CleanTechnica EVs

While we can talk all day about technology and features, there’s one factor in car buying that’s going to make a HUGE difference in who buys it: price. A manufacturer could be selling the coolest electric vehicle in the world, but if you can’t afford it, you can’t afford it.

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Tesla Supplier LG Energy Solution tempers 2024 revenue expectations

Teslarati

I just can’t emphasize this enough: that the vast majority of people buying a car is about the monthly payment. “If interest rates remain high or if they go even higher, it’s that much harder for people to buy the car. They simply can’t afford it,” he said.

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Renault-Nissan jointly developing new vehicle program for growth markets; CMF-A for affordability

Green Car Congress

CEO and Chairman Carlos Ghosn confirmed that the Renault-Nissan Alliance is developing all-new vehicles to meet the specific demands of new car buyers in the world’s fastest growing economies. The announcement marks the first all-new program developed from the ground up by Renault SAS and Nissan Motor Co.,

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