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New York City Taxi and Limo Commissions selects Nissan NV200 as Taxi of Tomorrow; fully-electric version possible starting in 2017

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Nissan NV200 NYC Taxi. The New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) has selected the Nissan NV200 as the exclusive taxi of New York City for a decade, beginning in late 2013. If the pilot proves successful, the City will explore the possibility of the wider use of electric-powered taxis. Taxi of Tomorrow.

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Top 15 Nissan LEAF markets in US in 2013

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Louis, where the reasons for growth in this “New Wave” market include enthusiastic dealer engagement that results in increased community education and awareness, corporate and university outreach and midwestern pragmatism that appreciates the value equation of an EV. Texas is planning to offer a $2,500 state rebate for EV purchases.

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ITF analysis finds that societal costs for electric cars and vans range from €7K to €12K more than fossil-fueled equivalents

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In line with strategic decarbonization goals, governments have provided research and development funding and, in many cases, direct and sometimes substantial purchase subsidies. Even without the €5,000 purchase subsidy, people travelling longer daily distances would likely already benefit from an electric car. environmental costs).

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India’s electric four-wheeler ride-hailing fleet incentives

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To compare the selected cost of the vehicle models, the vehicle cost of financing and purchasing and state taxes and fees, vehicle insurance cost, fuel costs, maintenance cost, the opportunity cost of fueling and incentives impacts are compared here. Electric vehicles exempt from the INR 1,000 (€12, $14) registration fee under current policy.

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Ola says they will make it a FAB-RUARY: The biggest offer for Ola S1 and Ola S1 Pro

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The company announced in its Twitter post that it is offering a discount of Rs 10,000 on the purchase of the Ola S1. You can also purchase Ola Care+ at a 50% discount. The Plus plan also offers free taxi transfers for towing, free hotel accommodation for out-of-town breakdowns, and vehicle storage to reduce waiting times for towing.

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California Energy Commission approves more than $20M for clean transportation projects; Tesla, Quallion, other EV, battery and alt-fuel vehicles projects

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will receive $10 million to purchase equipment for production of a new SUV/crossover vehicle, the all-electric Tesla Model X, at the company’s facility in Fremont (Alameda County). the air district will demonstrate specially designed battery electric taxis that can use switchable batteries to give the vehicles essentially unlimited range.

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EV Chargers for All!

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Harry decided to forego buying an EV, but he remains open to purchasing one if both the affordability and charging issues are better addressed. “I The transition to EVs in the United States will hit a deep pothole unless the more than one-third of the 124 million households that rent can be convinced to purchase an EV.