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Hertz announces ‘strategic decision’ to slash EV fleet

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Hertz announced on Thursday in a regulatory filing with the SEC that it has made a “strategic decision” to slash its electric vehicle fleet by 20,000 vehicles. The EVs that Hertz has put up for sale will “remain eligible for rental” until they ultimately sell. ” Hertz inked a $4.2

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President Obama Awards $2.3B for Tax Credits for New Clean-Tech Manufacturing Jobs; GE Gets Largest Battery-related Award

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billion in Recovery Act Advanced Energy Manufacturing Tax Credits for clean energy manufacturing projects across the United States. It is designed for on-road service trucks to provide a quick charge to stranded battery electric vehicles similar to an “out-of-gas” situation. President Obama announced the award of $2.3

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Cost Parity?: Two Dozen EVs “Available” in the US Start At Less Than $45,000

EV Adoption

One of the top hurdles to EV adoption in the US is the often touted issue that EVs simply cost more than similar gas-powered vehicles. But assuming you can get your hands on one, roughly two-dozen BEVs and PHEVs available for sale in the US this summer have a base manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of less than $45,000.

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Chevrolet begins taking orders in all 50 US states for 2012 Volt; $1K drop in starting price

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The suggested retail price for the Volt will start at $39,995 (or $32,495 assuming a full federal tax credit of $7,500, which is subject to the customer’s eligibility). The price includes an $850 destination freight charge but excludes tax, title and license fees. Five-year/100,000-mile* limited gas engine coverage.

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Volvo To Go All Electric By 2030 – EV Week in Review: Feb 23-Mar 1

EV Adoption

This past week was certainly quite a whirlwind of EV news and developments from Volvo’s plans to end production of ICE vehicles by 2030, yet another proposal to reform the federal EV tax credit, chip shortages, Washington state’s plans to ban ICE vehicles by 2030, Lucid Air delay, Fisker to partner with Foxconn, and much, much more.

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What EV has the Best Bang for the Buck?

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Bronson, Tampa, FL With some 43 new battery-powered electric vehicles (EVs) debuting in the U.S. this 2023 model year, not to mention the continued production and sales of 32 previous EV models, there has never been a better time to make the switch from your internal combustion gas guzzler to something greener. In the U.S.,

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PG&E offers new $3,000 rebate to Nissan Leaf buyers

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1 state for sales of electric cars, and the state's biggest utility apparently wants to add to that momentum. PG&E (formerly Pacific Gas & Electric) announced yesterday a new $3,000 purchase incentive for new Nissan Leafs. California is already by far the No.

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