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Rhode Island’s DRIVE EV program encourages sustainable transport

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The program, which pushes for both individual and fleet EV purchases, offers rebates based on a consumer’s choice to drive a sustainable powertrain. Why Tesla Model Y tax credit inclusion is good for some and bad for others Used EVs are also a part of the program but offer smaller rebates.

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US tire manufacturers urge Congress to implement policies for more sustainable transportation and infrastructure

Green Car Congress

Federal fleet management policy that ensures 100% of tires in the federal fleet enter circular and sustainable scrap tire markets.

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Maven deploying its first all-electric shared-use fleet in Austin; 20 Chevy Bolts

Green Car Congress

Maven is now offering its first all-electric fleet of cars for use in the gig economy; 20 Chevrolet Bolt EVs are available for freelance drivers in Austin, Texas to earn money on their own schedules. Pricing starts at $229 per week plus taxes. Bolt EVs in the Maven fleet have driven 6.5

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Electrification gaining momentum in fleet vehicle industry – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

The electrification of commercial vehicles, including trucks, buses and fleet vehicles, is gaining significant momentum globally. According to a report by Smart Energy Decisions , there were more than one million electric vehicles (EVs) in commercial and government fleets in the United States as of 2021, up from just over 300,000 in 2019.

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Independent study confirms cost savings & emissions advantages for heavy-duty trucks running ClearFlame’s engine technology

Green Car Congress

ClearFlame Engine Technologies, a startup developing net-zero engine technology ( earlier post ), announced the publication of an independent study that finds ClearFlame’s technology could help fleet owners and other heavy-duty truck operators lower total costs while meeting sustainability goals sooner than currently available alternatives.

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How EV Charging Supports Healthcare Facilities

Blink Charging

Savings for Fleets Not only can EV charging stations help you generate revenue, but they can also support cost-saving fleet electrification programs. For hospitals and medical centers with an ambulatory or EMS fleet, switching from internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to EVs could save as much as 75% in fleet maintenance costs.

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Buyers Guide: Budget EV Options for Clean Transportation

Clean Fleet Report

Here are five budget options for sustainable transportation (with links to further Clean Fleet Report tests and news). It comes in at an MSRP of $29,900, and that’s before the $7,500 federal EV tax credit. Like the Leaf, the Ioniq Electric has a pricier model that comes in at $38,615 before the tax credit.

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