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GE Capital to provide financing for electric motorcycle maker Brammo

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with inventory financing to support the expansion of its dealer network in the US. CDF already provides inventory financing for other brands of alternative fuel and hybrid motorsports products. It is an important element of a successful manufacturer-dealer business model.

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NY to award $18.9M to increase number of electric buses in state

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Through this program, NYSERDA and NYPA will work with a competitively selected, pre-qualified contractor to study how to transition to electric bus fleets and install the needed charging stations in a cost-effective way. Under the New York Truck Voucher Incentive Program (NYTVIP) program, $16.4 million for the program comprises $53.4

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California Energy Commission approves almost $700K for alt fuel projects

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The California Energy Commission approved $678,889 to projects that will boost the number of alternative fuel vehicles on the state’s roadways. The awards were made through the Commission’s Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program, created by Assembly Bill 118. Greenkraft, Inc.,

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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.

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California Energy Commission awards nearly $5M to encourage natural gas-powered buses and trucks

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The awards, funded from the Commission’s Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program, help to pay the difference between a conventional gasoline- or diesel-powered vehicle and one powered by a cleaner alternative fuel. The Energy Commission already has awarded nearly $15.5 West Coast Bus Sales, Inc.

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Flash Drive: 2024 Acura ZDX Type S

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This Flash Drive is an introduction to the ZDX Type S, with Clean Fleet Report doing a more detailed ZDX review when we have had more seat time. But consumers shopping for a performance EV, like it or not, this sprint speed just may be their pacing item for what to buy. Hyundai Ioniq 5 N at 3.1 seconds; Porsche Taycan GTS at 3.4

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Road Test: Ford F-150 Lightning

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Ford’s fleet business is a proven success with commercial truckers. As with other Ford EVs like the Mustang Mach-E and the E-Transit, demand has been overwhelming, making it almost impossible to buy one. Then there are the franchise dealers motivated by just one thing: how much can I get for a hot product in short supply.

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