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PHEVs and oil demand, Porsche charging, point-of-sale tax credit: Today’s Car News

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And are plug-in hybrids potentially adding to future oil demand? With the release of its annual EV sales outlook, Bloomberg New Energy Finance suggests that plug-in hybrids are a wild card for oil demand. Porsche adds thousands of chargers to its app. The point-of-sale EV tax credit is very popular.

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Porsche opens first Charging Lounge

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Porsche is planning to set up its own fast-charging stations offering a premium charging experience along Europe’s most important routes. As a pilot site, the first Porsche Charging Lounge has opened outside Bingen am Rhein. Further Porsche Charging Lounges are currently planned for Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

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XL to launch plug-in hybrid electric Ford F-250 pickup at NTEA Work Truck Show

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XL, a provider of connected vehicle electrification solutions for commercial, utility and municipal fleets, will unveil a plug-in hybrid electric version of the popular Ford F-250 pickup truck at the NTEA Work Truck show, 5-8 March in Indianapolis. Earlier post.).

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Electric Vehicle Spotlight: Financing a Volkswagen ID.4

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4 has to offer, compare available trims, and take a look at how you can save money with EV incentives by financing through EV Life. The Pro model also has fast-charging capability for public-charging stations. 4’s appeal on the mass market, as well as the Pro S Plus trim with additional luxury features. Volkswagen ID.4

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UK accelerates end of sale of new gasoline and diesel cars to 2030, hybrids to 2035

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The sale of hybrid cars will be allowed until 2035. billion) to accelerate the rollout of chargepoints for electric vehicles in homes, streets and on motorways across England, so people can more easily and conveniently charge their cars. To support the acceleration to electrification, the Prime Minister announced: £1.3 billion (US$1.7

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Electric Vehicle Spotlight: Financing Chevrolet Equinox EV

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We’ll also show you how to save a ton of money by financing your purchase through EV Life. All models have DC fast-charging capability, which Chevy says will add 70 miles of range to the battery in as little as 10 minutes of charging. Clean Vehicle Assistance Program. No missed savings. Lower monthly payments.

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CARB launches $25M pilot program to help small trucking fleets transition to zero-emission technologies

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These will include flexible financing, short-term rentals, and full-service leases, such as all-inclusive truck-as-a-service options with enhanced incentives and fueling support. The pilot is within the larger Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP).

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