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This 408-MW solar farm will be one of the largest in Texas

Baua Electric

Photo: Primergy Solar Solar developer Primergy Solar has closed commitments for $588 million in debt financing for a 408-megawatt (MW) solar farm south of Dallas–Fort Worth, Texas. Ash Creek Solar will provide around $100 million in tax payments to Hill County over its operating life. Get started here. –ad*

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Tesla’s EVs still have great financing deals compared to rivals, even with recent price increases

Teslarati

Tesla’s electric vehicles are premium-priced, but their financing deals make them quite compelling against their rivals in the EV market. In a way, Tesla’s financing deals involve interest rates that could end up undercutting the costs of rival EVs by a notable degree. It’s not just Toyota either.

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3 Top Tips—How To Get a Great Deal on Your New Car

Clean Fleet Report

From understanding the market to making sure to shop at a reputable dealer like the King of Cars Texas , you’ll need to read this guide for more tips. Often, after the holidays, dealers need to get rid of old stock to avoid paying taxes on it for the coming year. Next, research which cars are the most popular sellers for that year.

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Ford F-150 Lightning standard range increased to EPA-estimated 240 miles; order banks re-open with updated pricing

Green Car Congress

Texas—the truck capital of America—and California—the electric vehicle capital of America—have led the way with the highest number of F-150 Lightning deliveries through late July. The all-electric F-150 Lightning pickup officially launched in April 2022. XLT High / Extended Range. Lariat Extended Range.

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Mn/DOT assessing potential for mileage-based user fee to replace fuel tax; Battelle conducting technology assessment

Green Car Congress

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) will recruit 500 people from Wright and Hennepin counties to take part in research to test technology that could someday be used to collect a mileage-based user fee (MBUF) in lieu of a gasoline tax. These funding sources support construction and maintenance of the highway system.

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Elon Musk’s big Tesla (TSLA) selloff is about 60% complete

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With Musk taking his place as the richest person in the world by net worth, critics such as US Senator Bernie Sanders and former Secretary of Labor Robert Reich have frequently alleged that the CEO was trying to avoid paying taxes. . By offloading 10% of his TSLA holdings, Musk is expected to pay about $15 billion in taxes.

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BLUETTI expands its Solar+ program to three more states

Baua Electric

Following a successful launch in Texas last year, energy storage leader BLUETTI is expanding its Solar+ program to California, Massachusetts, and North Carolina. Finance options are available upon request. cents per kilowatt-hour (KWh), respectively. That’s considerably above the national average of 17.1 cents, as of September 2023.

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