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Lightning Systems electric shuttle buses now offered on CALACT purchasing contract

Green Car Congress

Communities throughout California can now purchase all-electric shuttle buses and ADA-equipped vans from Lightning Systems on a new California Association for Coordinated Transportation (CALACT) cooperative purchasing contract. Nonprofits or government agencies can use the new agreement to purchase electric buses once they join CALACT.

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The Escalating Costs of Owning a New Car

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It is important to note that the MSRP doesn't necessarily align with the actual purchase price, which can fluctuate depending on market demand. It is noteworthy that ½-ton pickups, despite their popularity, feature the highest average driving costs among all vehicle categories covered in the YDC study.

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Five EVs that lease for under $300/month

Baua Electric

The Hyundai IONIQ 6 / Credit: Hyundai North America Last February there were nine EVs that leased for an average monthly cost of under $400 before tax and license. A fifth EV, one that leased for over $400/month back then, has plunged into the sub-$300 club after a $120/month cut in cost. Hyundai dealers don’t stock many of these gems.

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Nikola marks 100-salesorder milestone for Nikola Tre Hydrogen FCEV Class 8 truck; bolstered by HVIP

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Nikola announced that Nikola and its dealer network have received orders for 100 Class 8 Nikola Tre hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs). Deliveries of the purpose-built heavy-duty trucks will begin in Q4 2023.

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UC Davis ITS study suggests hastening consumer adoption of plug-ins will require innovation on the sales side

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A study by researchers at the Institute of Transportation Studies, UC Davis finds that buyers of plug-in vehicles (PEVs) are substantially less satisfied with the dealer purchase experience than buyers of conventional vehicles—with the notable exception of Tesla buyers. In some cases, dealers outright discouraged PEV purchases.

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Lightning Systems all-electric medium-duty vehicles selected for State of California contract

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Agencies, cities and counties interested in purchasing vehicles should consult contract number 1-19-23-22 (A-D) at www.caleprocure.ca.gov. The voucher program can reduce the upfront cost of advanced zero emissions fleet vehicles by 40 to 70 percent.

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A mini industry spawns under the hood of a booming car market – ET Auto

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Under the auto boom, a smaller industry is also growing: the used or pre-owned car market, where for every two new cars, three used cars are sold. Fuelled by rising disposable incomes, an influx of new sport-utility vehicles, and attractive loan rates, India’s car market is racing ahead. As per industry estimates, about 4.1