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Rhode Island’s DRIVE EV program encourages sustainable transport

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Rhode Island is offering new incentives to encourage the purchase of electric vehicles with its new DRIVE EV program. The program, which pushes for both individual and fleet EV purchases, offers rebates based on a consumer’s choice to drive a sustainable powertrain. I’d love to hear from you!

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National Electric Vehicle Sweden AB acquires assets of Saab Automobile to create new EV company; first model based on 9-3 due year-end 2013/2014

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National Electric Vehicle Sweden AB (NEVS)—an international consortium formed by Chinese, Japanese and Swedish stakeholders—and the Receivers of the Saab Automobile bankruptcy estate ( earlier post) signed a purchase agreement covering the main assets of Saab Automobile AB, Saab Automobile Powertrain AB and Saab Automobile Tools AB.

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Uber Green Launches in India: Revolutionizing Sustainable Mobility

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Let’s explore the details of UberGreen’s launch in India and its potential implications for sustainable mobility. Sustainable Transport For A Greener India UberGreen, a new service introduced by Uber, is designed to cater to the growing demand for sustainable transportation solutions.

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Zomato, Kotak Mahindra and Gogoro join hands to advance the ownership of EVs

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” He added, “Sustainable transportation and easy loan access to the consumers is the key.” KMPL provides loans for the purchase of new and used cars, commercial vehicles, and construction equipment. KMPL provides loans for the purchase of new and used cars, commercial vehicles, and construction equipment.

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Study Concludes Cash for Clunkers Program Is an Expensive Way to Reduce Carbon; Paying Nearly 10x the Projected Price of Carbon Credits

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The federal government’s Cash for Clunkers aims to stimulate the economy, provide relief for automobile manufacturers and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Knittel did not analyze the program’s other key objectives: stimulating the economy and providing relief for automobile manufacturers. However, the. pollutants.I Economic Impact?

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Strong support for EV ambitions | Autocar Professional

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Originally targeting three industries, the scheme was later expanded to include 14 sectors including automobiles, auto components, electronic products, solar PV modules, advanced chemistry cell (ACC) battery among others. It aims to promote import substitution besides generating employment opportunities.

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ELECTRIC VEHICLE RULES IN INDIA: Everything That You Must Know

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Purchase Incentives One of the significant differences between EVs and conventional vehicles lies in the purchase incentives offered by the Indian government. In India, the testing and certification of automobiles are carried out by an independent organisation called ARAI. What is ARAI and Why Does It Matter for Indian EVs?

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