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Technology Credit Union announces financing relationship with Tesla Motors

Green Car Congress

Tech CU (Technology Credit Union) is working with Tesla Motors as a preferred financing partner for their Model S, Model X and Roadster electric vehicles, offering up to 100% financing with a competitive annual percentage rate (APR). Tech CU is among the first credit unions in the country to offer car loans for Tesla vehicles.

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Tesla tweaks financing product with best resale value guarantee and lower monthly payments

Green Car Congress

In response to critiques of the first version of its financing program introduced early in April ( earlier post ), Tesla Motors has raised the Model S resale value guarantee to be the highest of any premium sedan brand made in volume (excludes rare, low volume or limited edition vehicles). —Tesla Co-founder & CEO Elon Musk.

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Michigan, Cavnue to create corridor for connected and autonomous vehicles between Ann Arbor and Detroit

Green Car Congress

At its core, the project is designed to be “future-proofed” and to evolve to meet transportation goals, beginning with connected buses and shared mobility vehicles such as vans and shuttles, and expanding to additional types of CAVs such as freight and personal vehicles.

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AeroVironment EV dealer program bundles home charger, installation, and warranty with car purchase

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launched a dealer program that provides turnkey residential charging packages to consumers purchasing new electric vehicles (EVs) or plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) and allows them to finance the charger in combination with the vehicle at the time of sale. Dealers can offer various warranty options that match the financing terms of the vehicle.

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The Best Electric SUVs on the Market

EV Life

We’re also going to show you how you can save big on financing your SUV by applying for an EV Climate Loan with EV Life. In this article, we’re going to look at some of the electric SUVs on the market with the highest ranges, as well as some of the most affordable SUV options. Which Electric SUVs Have the Most Range? The other upside?

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The Six People You Meet In the Car Business

The Truth About Cars

Having worked for car dealerships, manufacturers, an auction house, and an auto finance company, I’m convinced there is no other industry that attracts& such a diverse cast of characters. A rotund enthusiastic person, Perry was one of the best sales people I’d ever seen. Their names have been changed to protect the guilty.

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Yes, Automakers Stand To Benefit From Installing Public EV Charging Stations

EV Connect

Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Porsche and BMW have similar initiatives. In Europe, BMW, Ford, Volkswagen and Daimler are even working together to build a network of 400 fast-charging stations. If that works, drivers of any of these cars could use that network without the need to sign up for several different third-party services.