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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

Once they become aware, accessing this money requires understanding complex eligibility criteria, multiple, tedious application forms, and the need to wait 6-18 months post-purchase to receive that money. The post Feature: Bridging the EV Affordability Gap first appeared on Clean Fleet Report.

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Personal: One in a Million

Clean Fleet Report

Part of how California got to its million-EV position is by offering substantial rebates to purchasers of new EVs. Yes, but I’m someone who is quite committed to the EV pathway, and able to afford the slightly higher ticket that most EVs carry. The post Personal: One in a Million first appeared on Clean Fleet Report.

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Tesla partners with CBA on low-interest financing in Australia

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The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) has partnered with Tesla to offer low-interest financing on electric vehicle (EV) purchases. Tesla has proven to be one of the preeminent and hallmark brands that has propelled the awareness and uptake of EV adoption in Australia,” said Joel Larsen, CBA general manager of personal lending.

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

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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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Fisker introduces Alaska pickup truck, Ocean with Force E off-road package; 11 Ocean deliveries in Q2

Green Car Congress

Fisker PEAR (Personal Electric Automotive Revolution) is Fisker’s vision of a sustainable EV as a connected mobility device. Designed to be the future of clean and affordable mobility for a global mass market, PEAR is available in four trim levels, priced starting at $29,900, and scheduled to be available in mid-2025.

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Tesla partners with Origence for credit union-based financing program

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Credit unions are an advantageous way to finance a vehicle because they can offer lower rates, lower or fewer fees, and more personalized service than a traditional large bank can. But Origence will leverage its new subsidiary, FI Connect, to purchase and place retail contracts with partner credit unions nationwide, it said.

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