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Pyka awarded $7M California tax credit to expand manufacturing of zero-emission autonomous aircraft

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Pyka, a developer of autonomous electric aviation technology, was awarded a $7-million California Competes Tax Credit with the California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz), approved last week by the California Competes Tax Credit Committee.

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EVs dominate list of efficient cars in ORNL 2022 Fuel Economy Guide

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The site provides consumers with information to help guide buying decisions for all types of vehicles, including current EV federal tax credits, as well as operation and maintenance tips to save drivers money. Consumers can personalize estimates for their annual miles and local fuel prices, for example.

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Why Fleet Owners Are Electrifying Their Vehicles This Year

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The best time to transition your business vehicle fleet from internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to electric vehicles (EV) is now. Thanks to new tax credits for EVs and EV charging stations as well as lower fuel and maintenance costs for EVs, fleet managers can now save money while setting an example for other organizations.

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Feature: Top 6 Reasons Why an EV Is the Right Choice

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Low Maintenance Costs. It has fewer parts that would need constant maintenance and replacement. Car dealerships will advise you on the frequency of maintenance needed at the time of purchase. Car dealerships will advise you on the frequency of maintenance needed at the time of purchase. Zero Carbon Emissions.

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Electric Vehicles Could be your Solution to the Current Gas Prices

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The simple act of driving with an ICE (internal combustion engine) is getting more expensive. Add on the lack of maintenance for an EV, and savings go up another $8,000. Credits and rebates are likely to cover any difference in the initial price. Tax credits and rebates are usually available on the purchase of an EV.

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Why Car Dealerships Should Invest in Public Charging

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Create a New Revenue Engine The surprising secret about dealerships is that they make very little margin selling new vehicles, 3.9 As more EVs hit the roads, the Service & Parts cash engine is at risk because EV maintenance costs are 20 percent to 50 percent lower than gas vehicles. percent on average.

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How to Take Advantage of EV Charging Incentives for Fleets

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Between the United States federal government, state, and local governments; power companies and utilities; and air pollution control districts, there are hundreds of incentives for fleet owners to switch from internal combustion engine vehicles to electric vehicles (EVs). The Internal Revenue Service administers this commercial EV tax credit.

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