article thumbnail

Fisker opens reservations for Ocean SUV; cost starts as low as $379/month

Green Car Congress

opened reservations for the Ocean electric luxury SUV, arriving in 2022, through its website and native mobile app—available globally on the App Store and Google Play store. The Fisker app offers a flexible lease program, maintenance and repair on demand, insurance purchase to easy finance options. Fisker Inc.

Fisker 269
article thumbnail

Tesla China announces 0% down ‘Financial Leasing’ with buy-out options

Teslarati

Tesla China has announced a new “Financial Leasing” plan for more affordability as it offers the option of 0% down to purchase a vehicle, as well as several other financing options. Today, Tesla China announced “Tesla Financial Leasing” financial plan. TSLA pic.twitter.com/X4Sw6AJZsU. 42HOW (@42how_) November 1, 2021.

China 145
article thumbnail

How To Reduce EV Charging Station Costs

EV Connect

Unfortunately, many assume the costs of installing and maintaining EV stations would make them unviable for their business. Largely, these are grouped into two categories: incentives that help refund or pay for installation and maintenance , or cost-reduction programs that knock down the charges before they even hit your bank.

article thumbnail

California Energy Commission awards more than $15M to advance biofuels, plug-in and V2G research

Green Car Congress

The evaluation will consider the impacts, processes, market effects and costs of the program, and will help to guide future program efforts. The trucks will be tested in various locations, including Google in the Bay Area, the City of Santa Monica and the Port of Los Angeles. Electricore Inc. Electricore Inc., Electricore Inc.,

article thumbnail

Update: 10 Best Car Sharing Programs

Clean Fleet Report

For some Americans it gives a chance to drive and experience a different car, maybe an electric car they might be thinking of purchasing. The company was purchased by Avis in 2013 and operates as a subsidiary of the traditional car rental company. Investors in RelayRides included Google Ventures and GM Ventures.

Cars 98
article thumbnail

Ford, GM rolling out third-party developer programs for in-vehicle apps

Green Car Congress

General Motors announced its flexible application framework that will allow drivers to add apps and features to their vehicles after the initial purchase. For example, customers can choose to download applications that assist them in driving more safely or in a more fuel efficient manner, possibly decreasing the costs of vehicle ownership.

GM 268
article thumbnail

How EV Charging Boosts Value at Commercial Real Estate

Blink Charging

Another report from IBM found that “84% of global consumers consider sustainability important when choosing a brand… And 62% of consumers now say they’re willing to change their purchasing behavior to help reduce the negative impact on the environment, up from 57% in 2019.”