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Rivian (RIVN) adds R1S SUV to lease program and expands to additional states

Baua Electric

Today, the company has made good on its promise to deliver the latter as US customers can lease an R1S of their own. Following an announcement in November 2023 that a lease program was in the works, Rivian began offering pre-configured R1T models to customers to lease, but only in 14 states to start.

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AMP Electric Vehicles and Momentum Dynamics form JV to deploy wirelessly charged electric paratransit vehicles; 2 vehicles slated for BARTA

Green Car Congress

BARTA is the first major transportation authority in Pennsylvania to deploy fully electric vehicles, and the first in the US to deploy electric paratransit vehicles. In the commercial area, the company also concentrates on the electrification of fleet vehicles, including heavy-duty trucks and vans.

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Electric motorcycles are gaining momentum

Plug in America

Electric motorcycle companies have been reporting an increase in sales. Federal tax credit : Tax credit for the purchase of a new two-wheeled plug-in electric drive motor vehicle. Credit amount: up to $2,500. Also, local governments and utility companies offer rebates. LiveWire 2018.

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Ford reportedly eliminates lease-to-buy option on electric vehicles

Teslarati

” Ford, GM, Stellantis, Toyota push for Congress to eliminate EV tax credit limits. ” The company is dedicated to the battery supply chain network so that Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) are more sustainable and economical for our consumers. battery production.” ” I’d love to hear from you!

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Mullen’s electric trucks earn CARB certification, qualifying for over $45k in customer savings

Baua Electric

Mullen also points out that combined with the $7,500 federal tax credit , commercial customers can purchase a new THREE electric truck at a net cost below $20,000. Either way, it’s refreshing to see this company delivering EVs, and thanks to CARB, those potential savings could prove mighty enticing to fleet operators in the US.

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The World’s Most Popular EVs Aren’t Cars, Trucks, or Motorcycles

Cars That Think

billion in tax credits to further stimulate an already booming EV market that Elon Musk hasn't even dabbled in. According to market research company NPD Group , the pandemic helped increase e-bike sales by 145 percent from 2019 to 2020, more than double the growth of traditional bikes. When the U.S.

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Solving the Electric Vehicle Charging Conundrum

Cars That Think

Is 381 miles by the shortest route and 420 miles if I take the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Tesla, one of the smartest things the company did was to recognize early on that if electric cars were to be accepted as viable substitutes for cars with engines, they couldn't be limited to low-range city-only [driving]. So that's what it takes.