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

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The percentage of shoppers who say they are “very likely” to consider an EV for their next purchase or lease climbs to 24%, four percentage points higher than a year ago. Perhaps most tellingly, 34% of those who indicate they are unlikely to consider purchasing an EV say they lack access to any charging capabilities at home or work.

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Tips for purchasing a new EV amid a vehicle shortage

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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. . Our sister site, PlugStar , lists all available vehicles for purchase or order in one place.

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California to transition clean vehicle rebate program to helping low-income residents

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Once funding has been exhausted, the program will close to new applications, and updated information will be available on the CVRP website. The existing CVRP program will continue to accept applications while funding remains available.

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DOE issues RFI in support of medium- and heavy-duty truck research and development

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The US Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) is announcing a request for information (RFI) from industry, academia, research laboratories, government agencies, and other stakeholders on issues related to medium- and heavy-duty freight trucking. ( DE-FOA-0002372 ).

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SCE quadruples rebate offer for pre-owned EVs to $4,000

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SCE has been offering a $1,000 rebate through its Pre-Owned EV Rebate program to residential customers who purchase or lease a used EV. By overcoming one of the key barriers to EV ownership—affordability—the program aims to stimulate EV adoption. Up to three EVs at each SCE customer address can receive rebates.

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UCSB Clean Car Calculator shows that high efficiency vehicles are affordable options that save consumers money over time

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Most of the students had anticipated that purchasing a high-efficiency vehicle, such as a Toyota Prius or Chevrolet Volt, would cost more over the lifetime of the vehicle (i.e. The resulting website was created to simply and robustly communicate that high-efficiency vehicles are an affordable option that will save consumers money over time.