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Hyundai delivers keys to first Tucson Fuel Cell customer; leasing for $499/mo, with unlimited free fueling; first drive

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First customer Tim Bush and family (center), with John Patterson (left) and Dave Zuchowski, president and CEO, Hyundai Motor America (right). Hyundai thus is first out the gate with the next wave of “mass-produced” fuel cell vehicles. —Dave Zuchowski, president and CEO, Hyundai Motor America. Click to enlarge.

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Texas now offering $2,500 EV rebate for Tesla’s Model 3, Y and S units

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Texas is one of a handful of states that prohibits direct vehicle sales, meaning that Tesla is not allowed to sell its EVs in the state without doing so through a franchise, dealer or third-party retailer. Tesla approved to invest $750,000 into local Texas organizations What are your thoughts? You can view the full list here.

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Kia Motors to launch 7 new BEVs by 2027; BEVs to account for 25% of Kia global vehicle sales by 2029

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Furthermore, Hyundai Motor Group will install 120 Ultra-Fast Chargers by 2021 in urban centers and along twelve highways linking eight provinces across the country. Worldwide, Kia is establishing more than 2,400 EV chargers in Europe and around 500 in North America, partnering with its dealer networks.

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Ohio EV Tour stops for a day of Dayton hospitality 

Electric Auto Association

Green Energy Ohio (GEO), promoting sustainable energy policies, technologies, and practices for many years, recently organized a state-wide electric vehicle (EV) tour of Ohio that began in Cleveland on June 7 and ended in Columbus on June 11. For more on Dayton’s EV history, read Miami Valley's Marvelous Motor Cars. Polestar 2 at the event.

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One EV enthusiast leads to anothe

Electric Auto Association

It’s an old saying that ‘one thing leads to another,’ and it’s very true with regard to organizing a thriving electric vehicle (EV) chapter of enthusiasts. The organization grows My first connection came when folks from the Columbus non-profit Clean Fuels Ohio saw my Facebook page. I named the chapter “Drive Electric Dayton (DED).”

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One EV enthusiast leads to another

Electric Auto Association

It’s an old saying that ‘one thing leads to another,’ and it’s very true with regard to organizing a thriving electric vehicle (EV) chapter of enthusiasts. The organization grows My first connection came when folks from the Columbus non-profit Clean Fuels Ohio saw my Facebook page. I named the chapter “Drive Electric Dayton (DED).”

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Getting the personal story `

Electric Auto Association

Sometimes we recommend they take it to the dealer for a check.” If they have nothing to show, dealers tell customers to try the local car club,” Cary said, remembering back to an instance where a couple was considering the purchase of a Hyundai Ioniq 5. We’re not professional consultants,” Cary said.