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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

Green Car Congress

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. billion from averted medical costs.

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Vision Industries Class 8 Fuel Cell Plug-in Hybrid Short-Haul Truck Debuts in Sacramento

Green Car Congress

less efficient and more polluting. Initial units will be used to complete testing and demonstration of the Tyrano the vehicles in and around the Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach. Second stage deliveries will be dependent on purchase orders for the trucks being received by Vision.

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PlugStar program continues to grow, expand

Plug in America

PlugStar, a service offered by Plug In America, assists consumers and dealers with finding and selling EVs. Customers can then visit the dealer page where they can find a PlugStar-certified dealer who will provide them with a positive EV buying experience. Dealers with PlugStar certification.

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PlugStar program continues to grow in 2022

Plug in America

PlugStar, a service offered by Plug In America, assists consumers and dealers with finding and selling EVs. Customers can then visit the dealer page where they can find a PlugStar-certified dealer who will provide them with a positive EV buying experience. Dealers with PlugStar certification.

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

EV Life

Buying a new car is one of the most significant purchases you’ll likely make in your life, so you want to make sure you’re getting the best deal available. The EV tax credit outlined in the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 is non-refundable, meaning it can only be applied to money you already owe in the tax year you purchase your vehicle.

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How to make heavy-duty electric trucks work in practice

Charged EVs

While a truck-maker and its dealer can help in identifying suitable routes and matching them to electric trucks, that’s only the start of the process. The LIGHTS team found that, once acquired, the electric truck had significantly lower operating costs per mile—but that didn’t make up for the higher purchase cost.

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Opinion: The Benefits and Drawbacks of Driving an EV

Clean Fleet Report

They produce no smog-forming pollution unlike gasoline cars, and they don’t release hazardous pollutants like carbon monoxide and benzene into the air. The cost of purchase. While the total cost of owning an EV is far cheaper than owning its gas-powered counterpart, the initial cost of purchasing an electric car is still high.