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Kim Java on the Tesla Community, 1st EV Purchases, & More

CleanTechnica EVs

One such person is Tesla YouTube channel host Kim Java, with whom EVANNEX recently spoke on the phone about her thoughts on how the auto industry has changed, what people can […] The Tesla community has grown immensely in the past decade, but some key voices in the community have been around nearly since the beginning.

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The Impact of Gas Price Trends on Vehicle Choice

Clean Fleet Report

As a result, many people choose to purchase a more fuel-efficient vehicle in order to save money in the long run. While the initial purchase price of a fuel-efficient car may be higher, the savings on gasoline can quickly add up over time. It might even make it worth shipping a more efficient car you find far away.

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New interactive map tracks plug-in vehicle adoption in California

Green Car Congress

The California Center for Sustainable Energy (CCSE), administrator of the state’s Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP), has introduced an online interactive map with information on the distribution of more than 20,000 rebated plug-in cars. of all new cars purchased or leased in the state. Click to enlarge.

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Tesla replays DOE loan nine years early

Green Car Congress

Elon Musk, Tesla’s Chief Executive Officer and cofounder, purchased $100 million of common equity, the least secure portion of the offering. This is another important contribution to what the Obama Administration has done to preserve and promote America’s auto industry. I hope we did you proud. —Elon Musk.

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Toyota Financial Services issues first Euro-denominated Green Bond allocated specifically to the sales of low-emission vehicles; €600M

Green Car Congress

The €600-million (US$704-million) bond will be used to fund the acquisition of new retail finance contracts and beneficial interests in lease contracts for Toyota and Lexus vehicles that meet specific clean air criteria, including powertrain, fuel efficiency and emissions. Qualifying Lexus vehicles include the CT 200h and ES 300h.

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Waxman/Markey Bill Accelerates Infrastructure and Build-out for Plug-Ins, Calls for Harmonization of Motor Vehicle GHG Standards; 3% of Emissions Allowances for Cap-and-Trade Go to Auto Industry

Green Car Congress

2454 , The American Clean Energy and Security Act—which establishes a cap-and-trade program also contains a number of provisions for accelerating the deployment of a vehicle charging infrastructure and the manufacturing of plug-in electric drive vehicles. Electric Vehicle Infrastructure. Advanced technology vehicles.

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J.D. Power: Lack of New-Vehicle Inventory Decreased Sales Satisfaction in 2022

CleanTechnica EVs

Sales Satisfaction Index (SSI) Study shows that customer satisfaction with the vehicle purchase experience has declined for the first time in more than 10 years. […]. Power has been delivering yearly consumer satisfaction reports based on consumer insights, advisory services, data, and analytics. The recently released J.D.

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