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Analysis finds annual running cost of EVs less than ICE; but with purchase price factored in, it flips

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Self Financial, a fintech company, has compared the running costs of electric and non-electric vehicles in each state. Across the US the average annual cost of running an electric vehicle is $2,721.96, while gasoline vehicles cost an average of $3,355.90 per year to run—a difference of $633.94

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Opinion: 4 Things You Should Think About Before Buying a Sports Car

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Remember, you are buying a car, not a deal. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market. The last thing you need is an expensive car wasting away in the garage.

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Toyota to debut 2 BEVs, 1 PHEV for US this year; says research shows BEVs & PHEVs have similar environmental benefits

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Toyota currently has more than 40% share of the total alternative fuel vehicle market, which includes a 75% share of the fuel cell market and a 64% share of hybrids and plug-ins. Toyota shared highlights of new internal research evaluating the environmental impact and cost of ownership between a PHEV and a BEV.

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California Energy Commission awards more than $2.6M for natural gas vehicles

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The awards are expected to support the purchase of more than 125 new natural gas vehicles; funding comes from the Commission’s Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program. The Energy Commission’s buy-down incentives are reserved in blocks for vehicle manufacturers or their designated dealers. Nations Bus Corp.

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First Steps to Installing EV Charging for Multifamily Dwellings

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Administered by the Internal Revenue Service, the Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Tax Credit is a location-specific incentive that provides a tax credit for 30% of the cost of installing electric vehicle charging infrastructure up to $100,000 for commercial properties, which include multifamily dwellings. Ready to get started?

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California Energy Commission awards $500K to advance green transportation-

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The California Energy Commission approved funding of $505,329 for alternative-fuel vehicles and the installation of fueling stations that dispense alternative and renewable fuels. Buy-down incentives, totaling $122,000, will be awarded for 15 alternative-fuel vehicles.

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CA Bill To Cut Sales-Tax, License Fees On Electric, Alt-Fuel Cars

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Today, electric cars and other vehicles that run on alternative fuels simply cost more. Now a new bill introduced in the California Assembly aims to trim a bit more off the costs of buying and registering these cars by reducing their assessed value. That''s a fact.

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