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Nikola Tre FCEV receives CARB ZEP Executive Order for HVIP eligibility; $240,000 base incentive per truck

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CARB’s ZEP Executive Order is a certificate of compliance with CARB regulations for zero-emission powertrains determined to meet specific emissions standards required for sale in California. The Tre BEV started serial production in March 2022 and is available for purchase and delivery now.

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Elon Musk, Twitter reach agreement for sale of social media platform

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The purchase price represents a 38% premium to Twitter’s closing stock price on April 1, 2022 , which was the last trading day before Mr. Musk disclosed his approximately 9% stake in Twitter.” The post Elon Musk, Twitter reach agreement for sale of social media platform appeared first on TESLARATI.

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CARB approves updated regulations requiring most new small off-road engines be zero emission by 2024

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Californians can continue to operate their current CARB-compliant gasoline-powered SORE equipment; there will be no ban on using older models or used equipment purchased in the future. Older models on store shelves can also be purchased even if they are gasoline-powered. Despite their small size, these engines are highly polluting.

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Hertz now selling former Tesla rentals at bargain prices

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As part of the Rent2Buy vehicle sales program on its website , Hertz has listed hundreds of its early Tesla rentals for sale at fairly low prices. Hertz will also waive the rental fee for anyone who purchases a vehicle after renting it. You can watch a short video detailing the Hertz Rent2Buy program below.

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Hertz announces ‘strategic decision’ to slash EV fleet

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The EVs that Hertz has put up for sale will “remain eligible for rental” until they ultimately sell. Hertz said that a portion of the proceeds from the sale will go into the purchase of combustion engine vehicles, which are being utilized at a higher demand. ” Hertz inked a $4.2

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Delaware adopting California’s ZEV regulations

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The regulations mandate that a certain percentage of the vehicles delivered for sale in a state are ZEV vehicles. Each year, manufacturers must meet a ZEV credit amount that is based on average annual sales. Manufacturers receive credits for each delivered vehicle based on the type of vehicle, range and other factors.

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Optimal Electric Vehicles secures initial order for 200 EV chassis; partnership with Olathe Ford

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Optimal Electric Vehicles and Olathe Ford, one of the nation’s largest Ford Commercial Vehicle Centers (CVCs), announced a new partnership in the sales and distribution of Optimal-EV’s E1 series battery-electric cutaway chassis platform.