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Union Pacific Railroad to purchase 20 battery-electric locomotives for testing in yard operations

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Union Pacific Railroad plans to purchase 20 battery-electric locomotives for testing in yard operations. The combined purchases and upgrades to yard infrastructure are expected to exceed $100 million, representing the largest investment in battery-electric technology by a US Class I railroad.

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Tesla Model 3 SR Plus sold out in UK for Q2 despite zero EV purchase incentives

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The company’s UK configurator states that customers who order Model 3 vehicles in any trim now have an August estimated delivery date. The UK government also lowered the price cap for cars eligible for the subsidy from £50,000 ($69,749.55) to £35,000 ($48,824.68). Credit: Select Car Leasing ).

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Germany providing another €300M to subsidize private charging stations in residential buildings

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The German government is topping up the funding for private charging stations for electric cars in residential buildings by a further €300 million (US$349 million). The purchase and installation of the wall boxes are supported with a grant of €900 (US$1,050). The grant is a flat rate of €900 per charging point.

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Germany providing another €100M to subsidize private charging stations; €500M total

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Germany is adding another €100 million to its successful promotion of private charging stations for electric cars in residential buildings, bringing the total to €500 million. Purchase and installation of the wallboxes are supported with a grant of €900. The grant is a flat rate of €900 per charging point.

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Tesla diagnostic software now available for purchase in the US

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The service subscriptions could pave the way for Tesla to allow owners to repair their own cars. In December 2020, Tesla gave European owners access to their vehicles’ toolbox feature , granting them access to diagnostics and some software. Tesla offers two service subscription packages.

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EV Life is awarded CalSEED grant from the California Energy Commission to make financing electric cars cheaper than gas vehicles.

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The grant will fund the development of a fintech platform to empower EV buyers to save up to $200/month on electric vehicle loans. EV Life, a car site dedicated exclusively to electric vehicles, announced that it was 1 of 28 companies to win a CalSEED grant from the California Energy Commission (CEC).

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UK Government Announces £5,000 Grants Towards Purchase of Electric Drive Vehicles and First Plugged-in Places

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The UK Department for Transport (DfT) has confirmed details of the financial incentives that will be made available to buyers of electric cars from January 2011. Cars will be discounted at the point of purchase and the subsidy claimed by the manufacturer to provide a straightforward process for the consumer. cars only).

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