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Forth and Mobility Development partner to launch national EV carsharing program; affordable model for underserved communities

Green Car Congress

Forth and Mobility Development Group are creating a national partnership to launch the Affordable Mobility Platform (AMP), which will establish electric vehicle (EV) carsharing based at affordable housing sites in at least five states over the next two years. —Jeff Allen, Executive Director of Forth.

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Feature: Bridging the EV Affordability Gap

Clean Fleet Report

The upfront cost of an EV is the biggest barrier to EV adoption, with the average cost of a new EV being 52 percent more than a gas vehicle. With the average American family having just over $5,000 in the bank, they don’t have the ability to use their EV incentives to lower the upfront cost of their EV.

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Is the Depreciation Cost of Electric Vehicles the Same as Conventional Vehicles?

Get Electric Vehicle

  In this, we will explore whether the depreciation cost of EVs is the same as that of conventional vehicles and the basics of the factors involved in depreciation for any type of vehicle. It is a significant consideration for both personal and commercial vehicle owners, as it affects the resale value and trade-in potential.

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Another US state adds electric bike subsidy, this time with up to $1,700 rebate

Electrek

Electric bicycles are quickly proving to be one of the best ways to get drivers out of cars while still providing fast, efficient personal transportation. And rebate programs that help reduce the cost of expensive e-bikes are now making them more affordable than ever before.

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Lyft commits to 100% EVs by 2030

Green Car Congress

This includes cars in the Express Drive rental car partner program for rideshare drivers, its consumer rental car program for riders, the autonomous vehicle program, and drivers’ personal cars used on the Lyft platform. Lyft said that drivers renting cars through Express Drive currently save an average of $50-70 per week on fuel costs alone.

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EPRI: lifetime cost of ownership of plug-ins is roughly comparable with conventional vehicles

Green Car Congress

Consumers who purchase an electric vehicle will find that lifetime costs to own the vehicle are competitive with conventional and hybrid vehicles, according to an analysis conducted by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI). —“Total Cost of Ownership for Current Plug-in Electric Vehicles”.

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6 Best Electric SUVs and Crossovers (and how they’re changing the cost of driving)

EV Life

In addition to the mounting costs of gasoline, our love of SUVs is also costing the planet in terms of carbon emitted by sports utility vehicles (compared to more efficient sedans and hybrids.). The Soul is the low-cost leader in affordability, especially when you factor in up to $10,300 in rebates and tax incentives.

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