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Hyundai introduces trade-in program in Korea to encourage transition from ICE cars to EVs

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Hyundai launched a new trade-in program in Korea that allows you to buy EVs like you would an iPhone. Hyundai’s investment plans this year include boosting mass-produced EVs while finishing construction at its Georgia manufacturing plant. You will also get a $380 (500,000 won) discount when buying a new Hyundai EV.

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Factor in V2G Revenue When Planning Fleet Electrification

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They are quieter, cleaner, have better acceleration, and cost less to keep running because electricity is cheaper than diesel and EVs require less maintenance than their ICE counterparts. For example, time-of-use pricing increases the cost of electricity during peak usage periods, like 4 p.m.

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Market Update: How Battery Pack Costs Declined Since 2008

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The cost of battery packs has been a significant factor in the adoption of these technologies, and recent developments show that we’re moving in the right direction as prices drop. In 2008, the cost per kilowatt-hour (kWh) was $1,355, but by 2022, it had dropped to $153 per kWh.

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Help! I Missed a Cruise and the Cruise Line’s Own Travel Insurance Won’t Pay.

Baua Electric

I called Norwegian and agents suggested I buy last-minute tickets on a different airline, but I don’t have that kind of money. That means a traveler could in theory be reimbursed for the full cost of the cruise, plus additional expenses incurred because of the interruption.

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Obama Administration launches series of actions to accelerate EV adoption; inc. $4.5B in loan guarantees, pursuing 350 kW fast charge

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Georgia Power. Southern Company: Georgia Power. The Office of Federal Sustainability is inviting State, county and municipal government fleets to join forces with Federal agencies to maximize their collective buying power, and aggregate their EV and charging infrastructure purchases. Southern Company: Georgia Power.

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Westwater Resources is building a facility in Alabama to process one of the largest graphite deposits in the US

Charged EVs

Fast forward to today and Westwater is building a graphite plant in Alabama, and people are eager to buy our capacity. Charged : You recently signed a joint development agreement with SK On, a South Korean battery manufacturer that’s operating two EV battery plants in Georgia, and is building several more in the Southeast.

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USDOT awarding $55M to support purchase of Low-No buses; electric buses and infrastructure

Green Car Congress

The funding is for the incremental cost of a battery electric bus over a CNG bus and leverages federal, state, local utilities and local match to purchase the battery electric buses for service expansion. Georgia Department of Transportation. The Jacksonville Transportation Authority.

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