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US average retail gasoline prices ended 2017 lower than they started

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US regular retail gasoline prices averaged $2.72 However, a rapid price decline beginning in October led to US average regular gasoline prices ending the year lower than they began for the first time since 2015, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). gal at least once in 2018. gal to $2.91/gal

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AJR Trucking orders 50 Nikola Tre FCEVs; incentives bring rough cost parity with existing fleet

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AJR Trucking , a leading carrier for the United States Postal Service (USPS) and a major drayage carrier operating in the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, has executed a purchase order for 50 Nikola Tre hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) trucks from Tom’s Truck Centers, a member of the Nikola Corporation sales and service dealer network.

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Tesla Tax Credit: How Californians Can Save $15,000 with EV Credits and Rebates

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That’s why it’s no surprise that the high sticker price of many electric vehicles, particularly Tesla models, has long been one of the main deterrents for people looking to buy a new car, truck, or SUV. Any unused funds are not available as a refund or to be used on the following year’s taxes. Which brings us to Tesla.

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

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Pricing starts at $229 per week plus taxes. Drivers can see vehicle availability and pricing via the mobile app. million all-electric miles since February 2017 and have saved an estimated 250,000 gallons of gas. Reservations and pickup date/time can be scheduled through the app. Bolt EVs in the Maven fleet have driven 6.5

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Maven Gig begins expanding geographically; Bolt EV the most popular

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Maven Gig is expanding geographically, and provides vehicles for freelance drivers in Los Angeles, San Diego and San Francisco. Pricing starts at $189 plus taxes for a Chevrolet Cruze. More than 100 Bolt EVs are available in Los Angeles and that number will double by the end of 2017.

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Nine EVs that lease for under $400/month: Ioniq 5, Solterra, Niro, Ioniq 6, more

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Hyundai IONIQ 5 (left) and IONIQ 6 (right) at Tesla Supercharger (Source: Hyundai) There’s a loophole in the stricter IRA federal tax credit that only applies $3750 rebates on North American-built cars and separately $3750 on domestic batteries. For whatever reason, all EVs get the full $7500 applied to leases, however.

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3 Reasons an Electric Vehicle is the Perfect Present

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While EVs typically carry a higher initial price tag, they’re on average cheaper to fuel and maintain (no oil changes, head gaskets, timing belts, or spark plugs needed). Car and Driver compared the Mini Cooper Electric with the gas-powered Mini and found they cost essentially the same to own over three years, all things considered.