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Auto Alliance pushing for passage of Maryland SB 1234 that would require state purchase of ZEVs; 50% of LDVs by 2026

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The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers (Auto Alliance) is strongly supporting the passage of Maryland’s SB 1234 , a bill that would require the State of Maryland to purchase zero emission vehicles (ZEVs) for state fleets. The bill also includes a reporting requirement for State agencies that purchase vehicles.

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Tesla sales in Japan rise 1,300% year-over-year, propelled by a wave of Model 3 orders

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In March alone, the number of Teslas sold in Japan increased by 1,300% year-over-year, thanks in part to the car-buying public’s warm reception to the Model 3. . This effectively made Tesla one of Japan’s most popular foreign brands, just behind Fiat (739 units) and Land Rover (689 units). .

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Teslas are worth longer term auto loans, study finds

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Car buyers who ultimately end up purchasing Tesla electric vehicles end up having the longest average auto term loans, a new study from LendingTree says. months, and Land Rover at 64.3 months, and Land Rover at 64.3 Drivers are flocking to Teslas, and once they buy them, there is no turning back.

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REPAIRING EVS IN NEW ZEALAND

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They service all EV types, and offer pre-purchase inspections for EV buyers and regular maintenance services. This is definitely an adjustment for lots of owners, and it’s common for people who have recently purchased an EV to get caught out! EV specialised repair services in New Zealand?

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JD Power 2012 APEAL highlights ongoing downsizing trend for new car buyers in US; increasing satisfaction with smaller vehicles

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purchased a new vehicle in a smaller segment than the vehicle they replaced. In contrast, only 13% of buyers upsized, while 60% purchased a new vehicle in the same segment as their previous vehicle. Vehicle owners who down are finding that they are actually upgrading when they buy a new vehicle. Power and Associates.

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Here are all the used EVs that qualify for a $4,000 tax credit

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A used EV might be the way to go in 2024 Although the $7,500 federal tax credit has been extended for new EV purchases under revised qualifying terms, those current requirements leave a very limited the number of current EVs that qualify. Here’s the latest list. As long as they fit certain criteria. As long as they fit certain criteria.

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As Electric Car Makers Ante Up Billions, Software Is Ace in the Hole

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Yet for now some manufacturers, like BMW , Jaguar Land Rover , and Stellantis have held out against introducing an EV-specific drivetrain architecture, although each has plans to do so in a few years. Furthermore, BMW does not believe customers will purchase an EV based on its underlying EV platform alone.