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Personal: One in a Million

Clean Fleet Report

And I’m one those million since they’re counting plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) as well as full battery electrics. California’s plug-in vehicle sales tally is impressive: 663,014 battery electrics (62.9%). 379,125 plug-in hybrids (26%). The number and variety of plug-in vehicles is reaching a high point. The Role of Rebates.

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New California program to make clean cars affordable for lower-income residents

Green Car Congress

The statewide Clean Vehicle Assistance Program provides personal grants of up to $5,000, and financial education services, to help lower-income Californians purchase a used or new conventional hybrid, plug-in hybrid or battery-electric car.

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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. The post Feature: Bridging the EV Affordability Gap first appeared on Clean Fleet Report.

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Denied! Why the bonkers BYD Yangwang U9 electric hypercar has been locked out of Australia

EV Central

READ MORE: Ferrari SF90 XX Stradale and Spider PHEVs READ MORE: Lamborghini LB744 supercar gets three-motor PHEV … with a V12 READ MORE: Australian order books open for $449,500 McLaren Artura plug-in hybrid 2023 BYD Yangwang U9 supercar. Todd said the U9 also didn’t tally with BYD’s Australian “affordable luxury” strategy.

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

Green Car Congress

The EPRI analysis focused on the LEAF and Volt because the plug-in vehicles have been on the market the longest, have generated the greatest sales volume and provide data on real-world performance. Given the cost premium associated with PEVs [plug-in vehicles], there is considerable uncertainty about how sales will evolve over time.

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Buyer’s Guide: Why EVs Are Great For Students

Clean Fleet Report

or Canada going back to in-person school soon? The affordable choices in used EVs and PHEVs continues to grow. The Prius Prime plugs in, but has a backup gas engine for longer trips. Next, the Toyota Prius Prime is another choice for used EVs (in this case a plug-in hybrid). Eco-friendly Choices for Young Drivers.

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87% of US Tesla drivers say they’ll buy another Tesla

Baua Electric

That’s because EVs continue to pick up major traction in the US, with adoption continuing to accelerate even amid charging infrastructure challenges and overall affordability. This continuous preference for EVs is consistent across hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and BEV owner segments. Get started here. –

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