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Tips for purchasing a new EV amid a vehicle shortage

Plug in America

High demand/brand new models such as the BMW i4, Ford Mustang Mach-E, and Hyundai IONIQ 5 are in extremely high demand and short supply on dealership lots. If you are open to colors and options and want your EV sooner, a good dealership will keep your information and notify you when a unit is available for purchase. .

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Update: 10 Best Car Sharing Programs

Clean Fleet Report

For some Americans it gives a chance to drive and experience a different car, maybe an electric car they might be thinking of purchasing. The company was purchased by Avis in 2013 and operates as a subsidiary of the traditional car rental company. We reported on Hyundai’s recently launched Mocean Lab Mobility venture.

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The tipping point is upon us

Electric Auto Association

One of my first EVs was a BMW ActiveE , and in 2013, a group of ActiveE owners decided to meet in Morro Bay, California. For evidence, look no further than its top marks in the EV Cannonball , accomplished by crossing the 2,811 miles from Manhattan to Los Angeles in just 44 hours and 25 minutes.

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More details about California’s proposal requiring bidirectional charging capabilities for all EVs

Charged EVs

It turns an EV into a mobile battery that can be used to provide backup power to a home or business, and to provide services to the electrical grid, generating revenue for the vehicle owner and potentially offsetting a significant part of the purchase price of the vehicle. Kia, Hyundai will be launching bidirectional-capable vehicles.

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California prohibits state purchase of ICE sedans, effective now; to stop buying from GM, Toyota, FCA and others over emissions fight

Green Car Congress

On Friday, the California Department of General Services (DGS) that, effective immediately, it is prohibiting purchasing by state agencies of any sedans solely powered by an internal combustion engine, with exemptions for certain public safety vehicles. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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