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Texas now offering $2,500 EV rebate for Tesla’s Model 3, Y and S units

Teslarati

The state of Texas is now offering rebates on select electric vehicle (EV) purchases including some Tesla models, as made available through a limited-time grant program. The state is accepting applications for grant rebates until March 22, 2024, according to its website, though only 2,000 grants will be awarded.

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Consumer Reports Lists Least/Most Expensive Car Brands to Maintain

The Truth About Cars

With the average vehicle now older than ever before and fewer people capable of spending the kind of money required to purchase a brand-new automobile, maintenance has become even more relevant. A dud from a company offering below-average maintenance costs may very well outpace the typical vehicle from a brand that’s known for pricey upkeep.

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U.S. to invest $325 million into EV charger reliability and lowering costs

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Part of the funding includes almost $149 million in grants dedicated to fixing non-working charging equipment, expected to help bring 4,500 broken public chargers back into operation. The newly announced funding programs also follow $623 million in awards announced earlier this month, which are expected to help fill gaps in the U.S.

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Peugeot E-Expert walk around and first drive

Drive Electric

Buying a vehicle like this outright can be very expensive even with the up to £8,000 pounds government grant applied. Kia Soul EV. E-Expert Standard' lease deals 'E-Expert Long' lease deals. Our electric car (and van) video guides: Peugeot e-Expert van (You are here!). Tesla Model 3. Volkswagen e-Golf. Renault Zoe. Volkswagen Golf GTE.

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More details about California’s proposal requiring bidirectional charging capabilities for all EVs

Charged EVs

The ISO 15118-20 standard enables bidirectional communication between the charging station and the vehicle, and with OCPP 2.0.1 , permission is granted to go through the DC port. Where we are working with school districts, we are providing them with charging stations and maintenance. Volkswagen has been working on it.

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Debunking what you thought you knew about EVs

Drive Electric

3 62kWh' = 215 miles 'Kia e-Niro 64kWh' = 235 miles 'Tesla Model 3 Long Range' = 295 miles 'Tesla Model S Long Range' = 335 miles. There’s even a government grant you can take up at present, which contributes up to £350 per charge point installed through the Workplace Charging Scheme for businesses. EVs are just city cars.

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Maruti Suzuki brands remain top choice for used car buyers in 2023: CARS24 – ET Auto

Baua Electric

Maruti toh Maruti hai but Kia ne yeh kya kiya?: On the other end of the spectrum, Kia emerged as a powerhouse in the market with a 64% increase in sales, exhibiting phenomenal action and making significant strides in a relatively short span. The most sought after Kia cars in 2023 were the Kia Sonet and Seltos.

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