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China auto price war: BMW dealers offer discounts of up to $14,360 for i3

CN EV Post

In the past two days, rumors have surfaced that BMW dealers are offering massive subsidies for the i3 in China, and that consumers who pay full cash for the car can even get the model for RMB 120,000 to 180,000, less than half the retail price. The rumors and the dealers' moves come as the Chinese auto industry is staging a rare price war.

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Ford triples number of US dealers certified to sell plug-in vehicles

Green Car Congress

Ford has tripled to more than 200 the number of US dealers certified to sell its lineup of plug-in electrified vehicles, including the new C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid that is on sale now and delivers the equivalent of 105 mpg combined in electric mode. Ford recently began production of the C-MAX Energi at its Michigan Assembly Plant.

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TCEQ offering $37.8M in grants for natural gas vehicle conversions and purchases

Green Car Congress

Grant applicants must go through a participating dealer under contract with the TCEQ in order to apply. An updated list of participating dealers and eligible counties is available on the TERP webpage. These Texas Emissions Reduction Plan (TERP) grants provide up to $37.8

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Texas to grant $18M for natural gas vehicle purchases or repowers

Green Car Congress

Applicants must apply for Texas Natural Gas Vehicle Grant Program grants through a participating dealer. A list of participating dealers is available on the Texas Emission Reductions Plan (TERP) website. Applications will be accepted up to 31 May 2013 or until all funding is awarded, whichever occurs earlier.

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

Teslarati

The state of Texas is now offering rebates on select electric vehicle (EV) purchases including some Tesla models, as made available through a limited-time grant program. The state is accepting applications for grant rebates until March 22, 2024, according to its website, though only 2,000 grants will be awarded.

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Everyone’s EV

Electric Auto Association

To spread that message, she chose to purchase a new Chevrolet Bolt. “My Fellows set out to purchase the new car in December, when, like now, EVs were difficult to come by. “I We can’t allow the dealers to pull this on buyers. Buyers should be wary of these dealers,” she added. They have a lot of tricks up their sleeves.

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First 2014 Chevrolet Spark EVs Now At CA, Oregon Dealers

Green Car Reports

Add one more battery-electric vehicle to the list of electric cars for sale in California (if not the rest of the U.S.). The 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV is now available for purchase or lease at several dealerships in northern and southern California, as well as a few in Oregon.

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