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Lightning Systems electric shuttle buses now offered on CALACT purchasing contract

Green Car Congress

Communities throughout California can now purchase all-electric shuttle buses and ADA-equipped vans from Lightning Systems on a new California Association for Coordinated Transportation (CALACT) cooperative purchasing contract. Nonprofits or government agencies can use the new agreement to purchase electric buses once they join CALACT.

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J.D. Power: Majority of EV owners are intent on purchasing another one in the future

Green Car Congress

Among the early adopters who own an EV, 82% say they “definitely will” consider purchasing another in the future, according to the inaugural J.D. However, satisfaction with the current ownership experience is a key influencer for whether owners will purchase the same brand of EV again.

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Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport adds two BYD electric buses

Green Car Congress

Atlanta is one of three airports to purchase BYD buses and has reduced its emissions by 70 metric tons since the launch of its two buses. Kansas City International Airport has four 30-foot BYD battery-electric K7s, and BYD’s largest airport customer to date, Los Angeles World Airports, has ordered 20 of BYD’s 60-foot articulated K11Ms.

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News: 10 Best States To Own an EV

Clean Fleet Report

The cost of buying and running an EV varies depending on where you live. In contrast, Kentucky, West Virginia, North Dakota and Kansas had no incentives. Most states fell in between, offering a variety of purchase or electricity rate incentives. When you’re in the right place to buy, check out the Top 10 EVs.

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Stuff We Use: What’s the Best Battery Booster Pack?

The Truth About Cars

On our never-ending quest to improve this place by listening to feedback from the B&B, we are taking a new tack with these product posts, choosing instead to focus on items we use and have purchased with our own meager income. After all, if we’re giving you the truth about cars, we ought to give you the truth about car accessories. &

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Non-stop car insider 

Electric Auto Association

Now, conversations with people are less about ‘if you will buy’ and more about ‘when will you buy.’” That is unheard of when purchasing a new car. The first trip we took together was from Kansas City to Orlando. Elaine’s car was carried on a car hauler for an ECI event we did in Kansas City. I was very fortunate.”.

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10 Reasons Your Next Car Should Be an EV

Plug in America

EVs Cost Less to Fuel Powering your ride with electricity costs about 60% less than buying gasoline. According to an analysis from Environmental Defense Fund, states like Tennessee, Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Kansas, and North and South Carolina are big winners in manufacturing investment.