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J.D. Power: Majority of EV owners are intent on purchasing another one in the future

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Among the early adopters who own an EV, 82% say they “definitely will” consider purchasing another in the future, according to the inaugural J.D. Power US Electric Vehicle Experience (EVX) Ownership Study. Even after the purchase is made, range is still a critical element of the ownership experience.

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J.D. Power: US growing increasingly divided on EV adoption

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Power, EV adoption in the US is growing increasingly divided, with the most active states for EV adoption already on the path to parity with internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles and consumers steadily pulling back on EV purchases in the least-active states. of the total new-vehicle retail market. Each month, the J.D.

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USDOT awarding $55M to support purchase of Low-No buses; electric buses and infrastructure

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The vast majority of the funded projects are for battery-electric buses and infrastructure; two projects are receiving a total of $3.2 Alabama A&M University’s Bulldog Transit System will receive funding to purchase electric buses, charging stations, and other associated equipment. million for hydrogen fuel cell buses.

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FTA announces $1.7B for 130 transit projects; nearly half for zero-emission models

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The new battery electric, CNG, and propane powered buses supported by this grant will provide better reliability, improve air quality, and lower maintenance costs across the state. Iowa City, Iowa will receive nearly $23.3 The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law provides $5.5

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FTA awarding $130M in Low-No grants for zero-emission and low-emission transit buses and facilities

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Eligible projects include the purchase or lease of buses powered by modern, efficient technologies. These include hydrogen fuel cells, battery electric engines, and related infrastructure investments such as charging stations. Forty-one projects in 40 states and the District of Columbia will receive funding through the program.

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Tesla drivers are feeling the brunt of anti-EV sentiments: report

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A 22-year old man told The Guardian that while his Tesla has been one of the best things he’s purchased, he does experience road rage a lot. “I Earlier this year, Axios Des Moines reached out to members of the Iowa Tesla Owners Club on social media. I noticed the road rage within the first week I got it. Not a New Trend.

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SEA Electric got massive order for 1,150 new electric trucks

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SEA Electric an Australian-founded and California-based Global transport innovator company has received a massive order for 1,150 electric trucks which is said to be the largest in its history. ” The SEA Electric offers pure-electric systems that are adaptable to most OEM glider chassis platforms, from Class 3 to Class 8.