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NY governor announces $3M for municipalities to purchase zero-emissions vehicles and infrastructure

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Cuomo announced the availability of $3 million in state funds to help municipalities purchase zero-emission vehicles and install related infrastructure. The rebates and grants are administered by the State Department of Environmental Conservation and supported by the state’s Environmental Protection Fund. NY Governor Andrew M.

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Hyundai KONA Electric Has Longest Range Of Any Car Eligible For UK’s Plug-In Car Grant

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Following a trend, or at least what Vauxhall has also done, Hyundai lowered the price of its KONA EV in order to keep it qualified for the UK government’s Plug-In Car Grant (PiCG). You had long been able to get a £3000 grant (applied at the time of purchase) on an electric vehicle that cost […].

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BYD offers transit agencies assistance with Federal Low-No grant applications

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We’re proud to have helped secure over $10 million for our customers through last year’s Low-No grant program. Having experts with a successful track record to assist transit agencies can make all the difference with these competitive grants. —BYD North America Senior Vice President Patrick Duan.

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Tesla Model 3 SR Plus sold out in UK for Q2 despite zero EV purchase incentives

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The Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus has sold out in the United Kingdom (UK) weeks before the end of the second quarter. Tesla’s inventory page in the UK shows that only Model 3 Long Range variants and Performance variants are available. Estonia has the highest EV purchase grant in Europe with £15,500 ($21,622.36).

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BYD delivering 6 electric buses to Martha’s Vineyard; 4 more to be purchased

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The VTA announced it will purchase an additional four BYD buses. —Angie Grant, Administrator of Vineyard Transit Authority. VTA selected BYD to manufacture its first set of electric buses based on BYD’s battery warranty, mile range and selection of sizes and models, which accommodate Martha’s Vineyard’s road network.

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UK chooses to axe electric vehicle grant programs as popularity skyrockets

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Effective immediately, the United Kingdom has announced it will no longer supply EV grants for most consumer purchases. The grant system, launched in 2011 as part of a system to kick start the EV sector in the UK, has ended for most consumers, only leaving grants available for vehicles in niche and commercial uses.

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Brands respond to Plug-in Car Grant changes with price reductions and new models

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The UK Plug-in Car grant aims to stimulate the sales of electric cars by slicing a chunk of the price. Recently the value of the grant was reduced and the number of models eligible dramatically cut. The price of the range topping e-C4 has been reduced to bring the whole compact car range below the £35,000 threshold.

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