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Electric Motorcycles & Autocycles Don’t Get Tax Credits, But You Can Help Change That

CleanTechnica EVs

It’s no secret that I’m a big fan of Aptera. Its upcoming solar-electric vehicle will be able to go up to 1,000 miles (1600 km) on a charge, but for most people doing their normal routines, the vehicle won’t usually need to charge at all. This sounds outlandish to many people because cars just don’t […].

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Electric motorcycles are gaining momentum

Plug in America

This year, electric motorcycle momentum has been hot! Electric motorcycle companies have been reporting an increase in sales. For example, Italian electric motorcycle manufacturer Energica shared that in the first two months of 2020, they sold more electric motorcycles than in the year prior. . LiveWire 2018.

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Why Fleet Owners Are Electrifying Their Vehicles This Year

Blink Charging

Thanks to new tax credits for EVs and EV charging stations as well as lower fuel and maintenance costs for EVs, fleet managers can now save money while setting an example for other organizations. Limited time to claim tax credits for EV fleets There are currently numerous incentives to purchase EVs and EV charging equipment.

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8 ZEV states announce US ZEV sales top 260,000 units

Green Car Congress

This announcement is further evidence that the market for zero emission vehicles is growing and that increasingly, consumers nationwide are choosing to say no to cars that run on petroleum and yes to a new generation of ultra-clean vehicles. —Chairman Nichols. million ZEVs on the roads there by 2025.

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

Clean Fleet Report

The stylish scooter is set to arrive next year to do battle in the market segment between e-bikes and Vespa clones on one side and traditional motorcycles on the other. That puts it neatly in its target zone between lightweight e-bikes and full-blown motorcycles. Micromobility: A Small Electric Mercedes.

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

Green Car Congress

GEM cars are eligible for incentives and tax credits from clean-air districts and other governmental agencies. The six GEM passenger and utility models are legal on most streets with posted speeds of 35 mph or less. To date, GEM cars have driven more than 450 million emission-free miles.

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Feature: A Closer Look at the Kenguru EV

Clean Fleet Report

Instead of a traditional steering wheel and pedals, the Kenguru has handlebars, similar to a motorcycle. As a fully electric vehicle, it’s eligible for federal and state tax credits. When drivers turn on the ignition, the ramp retracts, and the door closes. Rolling into place.