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Plug Power partners with Lightning Systems on hydrogen fuel-cell-powered Class 6 trucks for logistics industry; “middle-mile” solution

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is partnering with Colorado-based Lightning Systems, a global developer of zero-emission drivetrains. The standard vehicle offering includes 20kg of on-board hydrogen storage, delivering average range (for typical route profiles) in excess of 200 miles. Plug Power Inc.

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Electric Vehicle Spotlight: Financing a Ford F-150 Lightning

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Two battery options are available, with the standard range holding 98 kWh of usable capacity and the extended range pack capable of 131 kWh. For Californians, the CVRP offers rebates of up to $7,500 for the purchase of eligible electric, plug-in hybrid electric, and fuel cell vehicles. Clean Vehicle Assistance Program.

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Monthly Myth: EVs don’t work In the cold

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Similarly, in the USA there’s also been an uptick in EV sales in states like Colorado, Massachusetts, and New York, all of which have ambitious carbon-reduction goals and cold winters. Using seat warmers instead of the cabin heater can save energy and extend range. ? How can this be?

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Electric Vehicle Spotlight: Financing Ford Mustang Mach-E

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The entry-level Select, feature-heavy Premium, extended range California Route 1, the performance-based GT, and the off-road equipped Rally each have their own priorities and strengths, giving drivers a ton of options to get the Mach-E that fits their lifestyle. kWh or an extended-range 91.0-kWh kWh batter pack.

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Electric Vehicle Spotlight: Financing Tesla Cybertruck 

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The Clean Vehicle Assistance Program (CVAP) is a California-based incentive that offers grants to lower-income drivers to help buy or lease low-emission or zero-emission vehicles, including EVs and plug-in hybrids. Colorado Electric Vehicle Tax Credit. Clean Cars 4 All. Massachusetts Offers Rebates for Electric Vehicles.

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President Obama Announces 48 Projects to Receive $2.4B in Grants for Next-Generation of Batteries and Electric Vehicles; To be Combined with $2.4B in Industry Cost-Share

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The announcement marks the single largest investment in advanced battery technology for hybrid and electric-drive vehicles ever made. Production of nickel-cobalt-metal battery cells and packs, as well as production of battery separators (by partner Entek) for hybrid and electric vehicles. Industry officials expect that this $2.4

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Good News and Bad News: Changes to the Federal EV Tax Credit in 2024

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Many of these state and local programs, such as the Clean Vehicle Assistance Program , Clean Cars 4 All , and the Colorado Electric Vehicle Tax Credit (to name a few), continue to have long waiting periods and complex applications, but EV Life makes the process quick and easy.