CleanTechnica EVs

JUNE 15, 2023

Don't US car dealers now have a grasp of the ins and outs of EVs? You'd think so -- and progress has been made -- but a recent used EV car purchase indicates there's still a lot of training needed at US car dealerships as they transition to selling EVs.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2019

Agencies, cities and counties interested in purchasing vehicles should consult contract number 1-19-23-22 (A-D) at www.caleprocure.ca.gov. HVIP was formed by CARB to respond to a key market challenge by making clean trucks and buses more affordable for fleets.

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California All-Electric Vehicles Fleet 268

EV Life

OCTOBER 7, 2023

Get your EV Incentives Right Away Starting January 1, 2024, qualified drivers will be able to transfer their federal tax credit to the dealership at the time of purchase rather than waiting to receive the credit until next year’s tax filing. Dealers must register with the IRS to be eligible to offer the credit at the point of sale.

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Tax Credit Tax Buy Purchase 52

Blink Charging

JANUARY 19, 2024

Although the $7,500 consumer tax credit for buying an electric car is becoming more restrictive for new vehicles adhering to specific manufacturing requirements , there’s a provision enabling consumers to still enjoy the credit when leasing an EV assembled outside of North America. The Commercial Clean Vehicle Credit is much less stringent.

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Teslarati

JULY 24, 2021

Titled, “Apparently our local Ford dealer thinks it’s okay to add $10K in doc fees on the Mach e we ordered,” the additional $10,000 was an addition to the nearly $6,000 in taxes, roughly $700 in License/Title/Registration Fees, and just over $200 in other taxes and fees. was set to be due when the purchase agreement was signed.

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Ford Charging Re-Charge Tax 145

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 15, 2010

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $5 million to the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy (SACE) to help Southern truckers and small businesses to buy cleaner big rigs. The Clean Trucks Make Cents program will finance up to 100% of the purchase or lease of a pre-2007 tractor-trailer.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 27, 2019

This could include sharing lessons learned by both jurisdictions about requirements, incentives, and dealer inducements to boost sales, along with sharing approaches to developing charging infrastructure. Canada is developing a Clean Fuel Standard that will cut emissions by 30 million tonnes in 2030.

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Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 26, 2022

Memories fade over time, but the day you buy your first electric vehicle will stay with you, maybe forever. A First Timer for Clean Fleet Report is someone who purchased their first EV, PHEV or FCEV. Clean Fleet Report speaks with First Timers to hear about their experience. We’d consider buying another Prius Prime.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 15, 2014

Survey results show the importance of incentives in PEV purchases. The online “ EV Driver Survey Dashboard ” offers multiple approaches to analyzing the data provided by a survey of those who received rebates for purchasing PEVs. Click to enlarge. Surveys were collected between October 2013 and May 2014.

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Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

When you plan to sell or buy a car, there are many choices available. You can place or receive a bid online from a reputable source, visit a physical auction or visit a nearby dealer. Clean and Repair Your Car. A clean and repaired car will sell faster–and for more. Network of Dealer Bids. Instant Cash Offer.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 12, 2019

The Hybrid and Zero Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP) was formed by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to respond to a key market challenge by making clean trucks and buses more affordable for fleets. Since 2009, the program has helped more than 1,100 California fleets buy cleaner vehicles.

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EV Life

APRIL 7, 2023

Buying a new car is one of the most significant purchases you’ll likely make in your life, so you want to make sure you’re getting the best deal available. California EV Incentives Clean Vehicle Rebate Program (CVRP) On the state level, California has a number of programs aimed at incentivizing EV purchases.

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Tax Credit Tax Tesla Purchase 52

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 26, 2022

The California Air Resources Board approved the Advanced Clean Cars II (ACC II) rule. The regulation applies to automakers (not dealers) and covers only new vehicle sales. They include: Clean Cars 4 All provides up to $9,500 to low-income drivers who scrap their older vehicles and want to purchase something that runs cleaner.

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PHEV Emissions California Cleaner 195

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 10, 2024

Find a Reliable Dealer Near You In the quest for the perfect fleet vehicle, the importance of partnering with a reliable and reputable car dealer cannot be overstated. The New vs. Used Debate The decision to buy new or used vehicles is a strategic one.

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Electric Auto Association

APRIL 1, 2021

Women may soon become the leaders in EV purchasing. She’s also been part of a decisive minority when it comes to electric vehicle (EV) purchases. She’s also been part of a decisive minority when it comes to electric vehicle (EV) purchases. Amy Sinclair speaks to friend about driving electric.

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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 17, 2021

A First Timer for us is someone who purchased their first EV, PHEV or FCEV. Clean Fleet Report will occasionally speak with a First Timer to hear what their experience was like. In this case we met with a married couple, Ken and Molly (and their dog Sushi) who purchased a 2021 Toyota Mirai FCEV. Not an impulse buy.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 18, 2020

In addition, the Governor announced that more than 20,000 rebates have been approved for New Yorkers to purchase electric cars under the Drive Clean Rebate initiative, which provides residents with a rebate of up to $2,000 for the purchase or lease of a new electric car from participating dealers.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 28, 2020

These results indicate that wider and more rapid PEV adoption will benefit most Californians—whether they buy a PEV or not—by stimulating the overall economy and reducing harmful criteria pollution. —“Clean Transportation: An Economic Assessment of More Inclusive Vehicle Electrification in California”.

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Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021

In our First Timer series we speak with people who purchased their first electric, plug-in hybrid electric or hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle. His shopping and purchasing story is modern and progressive, and will become a common experience. Clean Fleet Report : Tell us a bit about yourself. CFR: How was the purchase process.

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Ford Dealers All-Electric Purchase 87

Green Car Congress

JULY 27, 2010

Chevrolet will also offer a lease program on the Volt with a monthly payment as low as $350 for 36 months at MSRP, with $2,500 due at lease signing, and with an option to buy at the end of the lease. To find a participating Chevrolet Volt dealer, customers are directed to [link].

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 2, 2023

Look for Clean Fleet Report’s extensive review, including driving impressions, on March 21. So you don’t miss any new stories and vehicle reviews, make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter at the top right of page. The last one is no small thing. The Electrified GV70 comes in two trim levels. Story by John Faulkner.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 4, 2024

The car market, including secondhand vehicles, is very expensive at the moment, so not everyone has the luxury of just getting up, going to their local dealer and buying a new EV or even a new car that isn’t a gas guzzler. Is It More Eco-Friendly to Just Buy a New Vehicle? So before you buy anything, do some thorough research.

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Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

If you buy and drive the Leaf SV Plus for how it was designed, expect to be grateful for the latter. Contact your tax advisor before considering a Leaf purchase so you are completely clear on the tax credits and rebates. Not relying on the dealer to provide this information will serve them and you best.

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Nissan Tax Credit Dealers Tax 61

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 23, 2021

Presale Education and Engagement–Dealers Need to Step Up. Shoppers considering an EV purchase often do not have a solid understanding of what it means to own and “live with” this new category of vehicle. Consumers considering EV purchases face many unknowns when it comes to living with this type of vehicle. Power 2021 U.S.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

Volkswagen will also invest to support installation of charging stations in certain dealer locations. Federal and state commitment to cleaner fleets by purchasing EVs and PHEVs. Government priority, and purchases should not be restricted by domestic content provisions. This should be a U.S.

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Green Charging

MARCH 15, 2021

Together with the Energy Saving Trust (EST) and other partners, the National Franchised Dealers Association developed the EVA scheme to tackle poor advice and uncertainty in electric car ownership. The EVA scheme identified those two issues as the main barriers preventing many potential electric car owners from purchasing the vehicle.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2009

If a customer wants to buy another GM vehicle, he or she compares the principal loan balance (not including interest or any refunds on other products/services that were part of the vehicle loan) to the NADA clean retail price for your vehicle. This helps protect customers against uncertainty in the future used car market.

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Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

One of the challenges Clean Fleet Report takes seriously is to test the EPA fuel economy ratings for the cars, crossovers and trucks we review, knowing efficiency is a top priority when looking to purchase a new vehicle. For most people this is more than they drive dally, which means they will rarely be stopping to buy gasoline.

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Kia Plug-in Plug Hybrid 90

Electric Auto Association

MAY 7, 2021

If I was to keep the car, I would need to replace the battery pack (yet again), and if I were to go to that trouble (and expense), then it would make sense to purchase something larger than the current 24 kWh version.

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Nissan Dallas Installation Batteries 97

Plug in America

JULY 21, 2023

EVs Cost Less to Fuel Powering your ride with electricity costs about 60% less than buying gasoline. Since most EVs are only in use a small fraction of each day, they can often charge when energy on the grid is clean, cheap, and abundant. Plus, if you are able to charge at home, it’s really convenient.

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Tax Credit Cars Tax Gasoline-Electric 52

Green Car Congress

JUNE 28, 2016

The class-wide settlement in the Volkswagen “Clean Diesel” Marketing, Sales Practices, and Products Liability Litigation will provide owners and lessees of Volkswagen and Audi 2.0-liter Volkswagen may begin buying back eligible vehicles as early as the fall of 2016, just over one year after the diesel emissions issues were first revealed.

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Audi Diesel Emissions EPA 150

Plug in America

OCTOBER 11, 2023

1, 2024, the New Clean Vehicle Tax Credit (30D) and Used Clean Vehicle Tax Credit (25E) will be available at the time of sale from your local dealer because the tax credit can be transferred to the dealer. So depending on the vehicle, you could get $3,750, $4,000 or $7,500 off of the purchase price. Beginning Jan.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 22, 2013

The interim report considers PEV manufacturers, dealers and customers; the charging infrastructure; and the electric grid. Findings and possible Federal roles for overcoming the barriers include: Manufacturers, dealers and customers. PEVs have higher purchase prices than comparable conventional vehicles.

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Teslarati

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Government expanded the electric vehicle tax credit program and access to those credits to help dealers expand their businesses and consumers take advantage of cost savings for buying an EV. Vehicles that qualify for this new guidance under the IRA must be purchased under the consumer clean vehicle credit.

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 18, 2024

The federal government has dropped $7 billion in its “Hydrogen Hubs” program that will create seven regional programs to create clean (fossil fuel-free) hydrogen along with additional infrastructure. See Clean Fleet Reviews at the end of the story. This is why the complementary fuel purchase incentive offered by Toyota is so valuable.

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Toyota Hydrogen Lexus California 64

Green Car Congress

MAY 4, 2011

Nissan will train taxi fleet operators to conduct routine in-house service and repairs, and Nissan Commercial Vehicle dealers will provide prompt service by providing the first available service bay to taxi operators needing service. Taxi of Tomorrow.

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New York City Taxi New York Fully Electric 231

Green Car Congress

MAY 25, 2021

Registrations have opened at Fleet.Ford.com; when the pickup arrives next year, it will be supported by an established network of 644 electric vehicle-certified Ford Commercial Vehicle Centers across the US offering sales, service, financing and charging solutions, as well as 2,300 EV-certified Ford dealers.

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