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AJR Trucking orders 50 Nikola Tre FCEVs; incentives bring rough cost parity with existing fleet

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AJR Trucking , a leading carrier for the United States Postal Service (USPS) and a major drayage carrier operating in the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, has executed a purchase order for 50 Nikola Tre hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) trucks from Tom’s Truck Centers, a member of the Nikola Corporation sales and service dealer network.

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Nevada the site for the Tesla Gigafactory pending legislative approval of incentive package estimated at up to $1.25B over 20 years

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Elements of the agreement include abatements, tax credits, an economic development rate rider, and an agreement on direct sales. Abatements: Up to 100% abatement of Sales Tax until 30 June 2034. Up to 100% abatement of Real Property Tax until 30 June 2024. Up to 100% abatement of Modified Business Tax until 30 June 2024.

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Toyota Prius Recall, Georgia Electric-Car Incentive, Tesla Ohio Troubles: Today's Car News

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Today on Green Car Reports: Georgia may kill its $5,000 electric-car tax credit, Ohio car dealers renew their legislative fight against Tesla Motors, and 2010 through 2014 Toyota Prius hybrids are being recalled. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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How Automotive Dealerships Can Save Money with Battery Energy Storage

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If your energy comes primarily from renewables, the BESS enables you to store that energy for times when renewables may not be available, like at night for when solar panels are inactive. As per the National Renewable Energy Laboratory , the installation cost of a BESS at a commercial site is around $2,687.12

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Nissan and Hawaii Partner on EVs

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Hawaii is providing a $4,500 state tax credit towards the purchase of an electric vehicle and a $500 state tax credit towards the purchase and installation of a home charging station. The Nissan LEAF EV will be available in Hawaii beginning in January 2011. US Senator Daniel K.

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Blink’s 2023 Year in Review

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As noted by in a report by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) , “As of June 30, 2023, approximately 66% of registered all-electric vehicles in the United States were Teslas and therefore compatible with the NACS connector.” Moreover, they must fulfill wage and apprenticeship requirements to qualify for a maximum 30% tax credit.

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Congressional Budget Office estimates US federal policies promoting EVs and other fuel-efficient vehicles will cost $7.5B through 2019; little or no impact on gasoline use and GHG in the short term

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Tax credits and gasoline prices necessary for various electric vehicles to be cost-competitive with conventional vehicles at 2011 vehicle prices. For example, an average plug-in hybrid vehicle with a battery capacity of 16 kWh would be eligible for the maximum tax credit of $7,500. Source: CBO. Click to enlarge.