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Green Commuter receives $750K to support electric car sharing service in Chattanooga

Green Car Congress

Green Commuter, an LA-based startup introducing a vanpool and car share service there with a fleet of Tesla Model X vehicles ( earlier post ), has received a $750,000 grant from the Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) to launch an electric car sharing service in the Tennessee city.

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Volkswagen ID.4 with SK ON battery components eligible for full $7,500 tax credit in 2024

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Hyundai & Kia take second place after Tesla in US EV sales Customers interested in purchasing a MY 2023 or MY 2024 ID.4 4 is eligible for an EV tax credit at the point of sale by transferring the tax incentive to participating dealers. 4 in Tennessee and invest even further in battery production, components, and innovation.

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Ford reportedly eliminates lease-to-buy option on electric vehicles

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As of June 15, 2022, Ford will no longer offer the opportunity to purchase its three all-electric vehicles, the F-150 Lightning, Mustang Mach-E, and E-Transit Van, for new leases. Ford informed dealers in a letter that it was discontinuing the end-of-lease purchase option for the E-Transit van, Mustang Mach-E, and F-150 Lightning.

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This Volkswagen EV Now Comes with Full Tax Credit Benefits

The Truth About Cars

Beginning in 2024, eligible customers will have the option to apply the tax credit directly at the point of sale as a down payment by transferring the credit to participating dealers. He also highlighted Volkswagen's commitment to localizing assembly in Tennessee and investing in battery production, component manufacturing, and innovation.

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EPA awards $5M to the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy (SACE) for cleaner big rigs

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Rush Truck Centers and SACE will determine select used trucks to be retrofitted, and buyers will also have the option of choosing to retrofit a pre-2007 vehicle from other trucks in inventory at the dealer’s locations. The Clean Trucks Make Cents program will finance up to 100% of the purchase or lease of a pre-2007 tractor-trailer.

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Road Test: 2024 Nissan Leaf SV Plus EV

Clean Fleet Report

Contact your tax advisor before considering a Leaf purchase so you are completely clear on the tax credits and rebates. Not relying on the dealer to provide this information will serve them and you best. The standard Leaf S could cost even less to drive off the dealer lot. We guarantee they will be pleased to see you.

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10 Reasons Your Next Car Should Be an EV

Plug in America

According to an analysis from Environmental Defense Fund, states like Tennessee, Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Kansas, and North and South Carolina are big winners in manufacturing investment. This goes hand in hand with the creation of 143,000 new U.S. jobs associated with battery and EV manufacturing.