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Lightning Systems electric shuttle buses now offered on CALACT purchasing contract

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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 finds consumer EV consideration in Canada significantly lags US

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By contrast, in Canada, a majority (66%) say they are either “very unlikely” or “somewhat unlikely” to consider an EV for their next vehicle purchase. It is followed by purchase price (59%) and lack of charging station availability (55%). It is followed by purchase price (59%) and lack of charging station availability (55%).

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J.D. Power launches EV Index; measuring roadblocks to EV adoption, parity to gas-powered vehicles

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This factor measures the potential commitment to purchasing an EV based on voice of the customer and online behavioral data. This factor measures the proportion of new-vehicle buyers who have an EV purchase option that meets their buying needs, reflective of factors like price, manufacturer origin, segment and other inputs.

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Tesla China announces 0% down ‘Financial Leasing’ with buy-out options

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Tesla China has announced a new “Financial Leasing” plan for more affordability as it offers the option of 0% down to purchase a vehicle, as well as several other financing options. Widespread EV adoption is already occurring in China, and Tesla is among the most popular manufacturers in the market.

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J.D. Power: EV consideration in US is up but skepticism still exists

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Auto shoppers in America are more likely than ever before to consider buying a fully electric vehicle (EV), and new EV entries are responsible for much of the added consideration. These new entries, many from long-established vehicle manufacturers, are turning EV skeptics into likely EV considerers, according to the J.D.

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Comment on Nio may acquire assets JAC plans to sell and seek its own EV production qualification, report says by nov22

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The purchaser must have automaker credential, otherwise, the purchaser won't be able to use the assets for auto production. So the purchaser will be taking over the OEM contract and JAC's interest in joint venture. That leaves the only possibility that NIO is buying out JAC's asset and interest.

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Tips for purchasing a new EV amid a vehicle shortage

Plug in America

While manufacturers such as these offer custom orders through their traditional dealerships, wait times have increased dramatically, with average delivery times of 6-12 months. If you are open to colors and options and want your EV sooner, a good dealership will keep your information and notify you when a unit is available for purchase. .