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Rising gas prices influence Tesla and electric car purchases: survey

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There are numerous factors to consider when one is looking to purchase an electric car. As the results of a March 2021 survey shows, rising gas prices are also an apparent factor for consumers when they are deciding to purchase an electric vehicle. . this week , the highest since 2014. . Credit:CarGurus.

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PG&E and Tesla launch virtual power plant pilot

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Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and Tesla Inc. have launched a new pilot program that creates a virtual power plant (VPP) to help support electric grid reliability and save customers money. How the PG&E Tesla VPP works. May through October).

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Electric vehicles fail at a lower rate than gas cars in extreme cold

Baua Electric

Electric vehicles fail at a lower rate than gas-powered cars in the extreme cold, according to a road assistance service in Norway. Electric vehicles often get bad press about their performance in the cold. Just yesterday, we reported on dead Tesla vehicles piling up at supercharger stations across Chicago.

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Tesla receives permission to trade emission credits in South Korea

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Tesla has reportedly been granted permission to sell automotive emission credits domestically in South Korea by the Ministry of Environment starting this year. This marks a significant development for the electric vehicle maker, as it will allow the company to generate additional revenue in the South Korean market.

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Rising Gas Prices Pushing People To Electric Vehicles, Survey Says Tesla #1 Brand They’re Considering

CleanTechnica EVs

The recent gas shortage inevitably led to an increase in decisions to buy an electric vehicle (EV), and the top brand people are looking at is Tesla, according to a survey from AAA.

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Tesla (TSLA) order rate is surging in the US as gas prices are turning people toward electric cars

Electrek

Tesla is seeing its order rate surging in the US, according to sources familiar with the matter, as the record gas prices are turning more people toward electric vehicles. The post Tesla (TSLA) order rate is surging in the US as gas prices are turning people toward electric cars appeared first on Electrek.

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NBA star Jimmy Butler pledges to go electric after gas station shock

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NBA star Jimmy Butler was shocked when he stopped to fill his car up with gas. Facing a gas bill of $145, Butler noted that he was going electric. ” He also joked that he might as well put some gas back and try to get a refund. “This is highway f**king robbery. . “This is highway f**king robbery.