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New York plug-in car sales up 74% April-June with introduction of rebate

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New York Governor Andrew M. The Drive Clean Rebate provides New York residents with a rebate of up to $2,000 for the purchase of a new plug-in car from participating dealers. For the first half of 2017, New York saw 4,209 EVs sold, a 61% increase from the 2,609 sold in the same period in 2016.

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Careful Bus deploys school buses in NYC outfitted with XL hybrid systems

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XL recently completed a successful pilot deployment of school buses with Careful Bus Company in New York City outfitted with the XL hybrid system. The XLH system uses regenerative braking during deceleration and electric assist during acceleration to increase fuel economy.

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Tesla Model Y joins a new Police Force, and incentives made it an affordable purchase

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While the environmentally-conscious vehicles will save taxpayer dollars in the long run thanks to EV credits, gas savings, and low maintenance costs, some have voiced concerns over the cost of buying a Tesla. Additionally, Ipswich PD said it will save up to $13,o00 in fuel and maintenance costs over a ten-year period.

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Lightning eMotors introduces new generation 4 Lightning Electric Transit Class 3 Van; battery-electric and fuel cell electric variants

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Many of these new features will be offered in Lightning eMotors’ Class 4, 5, 6 and 7 vehicles in 2021. Assembled electric powertrains ready for installation into Lightning Electric Transit 350HD vehicles. The voucher program can reduce the upfront cost of advanced zero-emission fleet vehicles by 30 to 70 percent.

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ChargePoint acquires eBus and commercial vehicle management provider ViriCiti to accelerate fleet electrification

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ChargePoint acquired ViriCiti for a total purchase price of approximately €75 million (US$88 million) in cash, subject to adjustments. The ViriCiti team, customer accounts and technology will become part of ChargePoint’s operations.

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Leasing vs. Buying EV Charging Stations

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million by the end of the decade, which should result in a substantial uptick of electric vehicle purchases. Businesses and property owners who are considering investing in installing electric vehicle charging stations on their properties have a lot to look forward to. And this isn’t the only one.

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Why Schools Should Electrify Their Bus Fleets

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While electric school buses cost more than diesel buses to purchase, the savings in fuel and maintenance costs even out over the lifetime of the bus. In fact, one study found that EV fleet managers could enjoy 75% reduction in maintenance costs after electrifying their fleet!

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