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CARB launches $25M pilot program to help small trucking fleets transition to zero-emission technologies

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These will include flexible financing, short-term rentals, and full-service leases, such as all-inclusive truck-as-a-service options with enhanced incentives and fueling support. Dealers and their financing partners, leasing and rental companies, or truck-as-a-service providers can serve as providers.

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Pencil-Necked Finance Dweebs Suggest Anyone Making Six-Figures Should Only Buy a $15,000 Car

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Beyond that, they suggest making a down payment of at least 20 percent and financing the thing for no more than four years. percent interest with 20 percent down, Investopedia suggests a total purchase price for your shiny new car – including taxes and whatever other fees a dealer feels like charging that day – at just $16,687.

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Data show California BEVs at 6.7% new vehicle marketshare in Q3

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The California Center for Jobs & The Economy has released an updated report ( earlier post ) on vehicle sales and the progress of ZEV sales in the state for Q3 2020. The report is based on sales data from the California New Car Dealers Association (CNCDA). from the same period in the prior year, an improvement over the 48.9%

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GM exec shares strategy to “catapult General Motors” to EV leadership category

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GM Vice President of EV Ecosystem Hoss Hassani recently cited the company’s extensive dealer program as a key factor in building brand loyalty, noting that approximately 90% of the US population is within 10 miles of a GM dealership. Last year, GM initially announced its Dealer Community Charging Program.

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Nepal new budget: removes tax hikes on EVs, waives renewal & road tax for 5 years

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The Government of Nepal, Finance Minister Yuba Raj Khatiwada announced the budget for the fiscal year 2021-22 which allocated a total of 1.64 The budget mainly focuses on hydro and all types of renewable energy and to control the Covid-19 pandemic and recovering the economy. trillion NPR ($14 billion) for the energy sector in Nepal.

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Next 10 report says widespread EV adoption in California could deliver significant economic benefits to the state by 2030 and 2050

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Even under a relatively conservative baseline scenario that assumes no improvement in EV costs in the coming ten years, EV adoption could result in significant economic benefits by stimulating the overall economy, reducing pollution, and improving public health outcomes. charging) and component technology subsidies.

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Who Make The Best Electric Car Sales People? Early Adopters

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If you were in the market for a new car then you might find yourself visiting your local dealership to get a test-drive and grill the salesperson about fuel economy, specifications and financing.