Green Car Congress

JANUARY 30, 2018

However, California is lagging behind when it comes to ensuring its charging infrastructure keeps up with the growth of its electric vehicle fleet, the report finds. In the top California cities for EV penetration, auto dealers offer 25 to 30 different models. Tesla’s Superchargers can recharge EVs to 80% in 20 to 40 minutes.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 21, 2012

In a new report examining the effect of federal tax credits on the plug-in market, the CBO finds that tax credits for buying electric vehicles—which account for about one-fourth of the policy cost—are likely to have the greatest impact on vehicle sales. Auto dealers leading the way in PEV sales should also be rewarded.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 25, 2009

They are usually delivery vehicles working within a neighborhood, and are on the road for 6-8 hour a day and are recharged overnight. Although the battery systems is not inexpensive, Donaghy says “ For a commercial fleet operator they can see the benefit because they will be operating their vehicles for 14 years or more.

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