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Micromobility: Zapp Scooters Bring Style, Range and Fun to Urban Riding

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Top speed is rated at 60 miles per hour—plenty for urban living, considering these are not freeway legal rides. California and other states have clean vehicle incentive and rebate programs, and a federal tax credit has been available. Zapp is planning a fleet of service vans to take care of maintenance and problems.

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Pairing EV Charging with Solar Storage Opens a World of Possibility

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By combining solar panels with energy storage systems, it is possible to power EV charging stations with clean energy from the sun. Some regions offer incentives for renewable energy projects, such as tax credits or rebates. However, one of the main concerns with EVs is the availability of charging stations.

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Polaris to buy Global Electric Motorcars LLC (GEM) from Chrysler

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GEM has developed business-to-business sales expertise within the fleet and government vehicle markets, and has core competencies in make-to-order vehicle fulfillment and mobile service support. The six GEM passenger and utility models are legal on most streets with posted speeds of 35 mph or less.

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Top Factors Affecting EV Adoption

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Incentives and restrictions The extension of the light-duty EV tax credit through 2032 locks in generous savings for consumers in the short term. The 200,000 vehicle cap on manufacturers has also been lifted, while credits have been extended to used and commercial EVs.

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EPA Administrator broadly outlines Trump Administration thinking on fuel economy standards and California

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Of the roughly 57,000 households that received the EV tax credit in 2016, nearly 80 percent had at least a six-figure income. In Model Year 2017, most large manufacturers used banked credits, along with technology improvements, to maintain compliance with EPA’s greenhouse gas standards. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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California environmental lawyer forecasts the future of state and federal emissions regulations

Charged EVs

The state has consistently implemented clean-air rules that are stricter than those imposed at the federal level, including the zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate, which requires automakers to produce a certain number of electric vehicles. And there’s fleet rules, too. There’s nothing the feds can do about California’s fleet rules.

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Former EPA exec Margo Oge explains the new federal emissions rules

Charged EVs

The Biden administration has announced three major pro-EV initiatives in recent months—a revamping of the federal tax credits , an infrastructure funding package , and new EPA emissions standards. By 2026, car manufacturers will have to [make approximately 17% of new vehicles] in their total fleets electric and zero-emission.

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