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Ford, Ford Credit introduce sustainable financing framework prioritizing EV, clean production, community investments

Green Car Congress

Ford Motor Company and its financing subsidiary, Ford Motor Credit Company, introduced the North America auto industry’s first sustainable financing framework, focusing on and paying for ambitious plans in vehicle electrification and other environmental and social areas. Vigeo Eiris, an arm of Moody’s Corp.,

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Junkyard Find: 2004 Mitsubishi Diamante LS

The Truth About Cars

There was a time when Mitsubishi dealers in North America offered just about every kind of car and light truck for sale. Just about every reviewer laughs at the current Mirage (I think it's a perfectly serviceable little car for the price) and the Outlander is all about easy financing. Did anyone ever sit back here? Was it a runner?

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Tesla Tax Credit: How Californians Can Save $15,000 with EV Credits and Rebates

EV Life

Qualified residents can receive grants of up to $5,000 in buy-down assistance and special financing, plus free vehicle charging and installation. Applicants must be California residents, meet income qualifications and minimum vehicle purchase requirements, and complete online financing and advanced technology training to qualify.

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Road Test: 2022 Maserati Ghibli Trofeo

Clean Fleet Report

When at the dealer, make sure to lift the hood and get a look at the beautiful Trofeo carbon fiber red and black engine cover, which by far is the most attractive we have seen. The Ghibli doesn’t sell in big numbers as its exclusivity is limited to discriminating, well-financed buyers. Pretty and powerful. Keys, what keys?

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Want a Free Chevy Bolt? EV Life Can Help You Use EV Incentives to Save Big

EV Life

Qualified California residents of disadvantaged communities (DACs) can receive grants of up to $5,000 in buy-down assistance and special financing, plus a free vehicle charger and installation. Grants are given directly to the dealer to lower the overall cost of the qualifying vehicle. Don’t expect much help from car dealerships.

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Profile: Li-ion Battery and Pack Supplier Valence Technology

Green Car Congress

They are usually delivery vehicles working within a neighborhood, and are on the road for 6-8 hour a day and are recharged overnight. The vehicle is slated to arrive at select Ford dealers in 2010. The Edison is a 3.5 ton 100 miles+ range van and the Newton is 7.5-12 were cleared in the EU last year. from another patent dispute]. ”.

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