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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. —Creighton Randall, CEO of Mobility Development.

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

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While the environmentally-conscious vehicles will save taxpayer dollars in the long run thanks to EV credits, gas savings, and low maintenance costs, some have voiced concerns over the cost of buying a Tesla. The Long Range All Wheel Drive variant of the all-electric crossover costs $49,990.

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Next 10-UC Berkeley study suggests additional tax revenue or income-based rate structure to make electricity more affordable for Californians

Green Car Congress

California’s current strategy of recovering a myriad of fixed costs in electricity usage rates must change as the state uses more renewable electricity to power buildings and vehicles, according to the findings from a new report from the Energy Institute at the UC Berkeley Haas School of Business and non-profit think tank Next 10.

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Ipsos Auto Global Study: interest in battery electric vehicles growing in the US

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Globally, vehicle owners and those considering purchasing BEV agree the top benefits of going electric are improving the environment, adding convenience and reducing ownership costs. However, what drives someone to make the purchase is beyond these benefits.

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What You Need to Know Before Purchasing an EV

Clean Fleet Report

Preparing for Real World Encounter with a New Electric Vehicle. The electric vehicle (EV) revolution is upon us, and many people are beginning to agree. However, they do come with their own set of limitations that you should be aware of before making the purchase. The initial purchase price is higher for EVs.

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Feature: Bridging the EV Affordability Gap

Clean Fleet Report

The number of plug-in electric cars nearly doubled from 40 to more than 70 vehicles this year, including attractive SUV crossovers in the $40,000 range like the Ford Mustang Mach-E and the Volkswagen ID4. This year has been the biggest year yet for EV adoption. Rebates & Tax Credits Don’t Help Most Americans.

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Media Release: Plug’n Drive welcomes proposed discount electricity rate for EV chargers in Ontario

Plug N Drive

Introducing an incentive to make charging more affordable is an important step in encouraging EV adoption,” says Cara Clairman, President and CEO of Plug’n Drive. With over 83 percent of Canada’s electricity coming from non-emitting sources (e.g.,

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