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New California program to make clean cars affordable for lower-income residents

Green Car Congress

The Cap-and-Trade program also creates a financial incentive for industries to invest in clean technologies and develop innovative ways to reduce pollution. To date, Beneficial State Foundation has already received more than 900 applications and awarded 24 grants for cars ranging from a 2018 Nissan Leaf to a 2014 Kia Optima Hybrid.

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NY state reports 5,750+ EV rebates in first year of Drive Clean Rebate program

Green Car Congress

The initiative provides residents with a rebate of up to $2,000 for the purchase or lease of a new electric car from participating dealers. million in rebates for New Yorkers who purchased 35 different types of cars. Kia Soul EV, which accounted for more than 8% of rebates. Earlier post.) The Drive Clean Rebate.

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Feature: Top 6 Reasons Why an EV Is the Right Choice

Clean Fleet Report

Car dealerships will advise you on the frequency of maintenance needed at the time of purchase. Hence, your vehicle does not produce greenhouse gases or pollutants that destroy the atmosphere when you’re driving. The result is you get to play your role in protecting the environment by avoiding pollution when you travel.

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Tech: Don’t Believe These 5 Plug-In Hybrid Myths!

Clean Fleet Report

PHEVs Are 100% Guilty Of Causing Pollution. Finally, this is the big topic: pollution. We hope that our myth-busting has made you more confident in your next car purchase. Road Test: 2021 Kia Niro PHEV. Many environmentalists know about it, and so do BEV fans. However, PHEVs have made compromises when it comes to fuel.

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Feature: Eco-driving Is Easy

Clean Fleet Report

Rising sea levels, massive ocean pollution , an increase in greenhouse gases across the globe–these are all huge concerns we have in the present that could have a profound effect on our future. Likewise, you should be sure to take any car for a test drive before committing to the purchase. among the many choices (in the U.S.)

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Uber Green Launches in India: Revolutionizing Sustainable Mobility

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Uber drivers are likely to receive special conditions for purchasing the Tata model, as is customary with agreements between Uber and automobile manufacturers (for Europe, these include Kia and Hyundai, as well as car rental business Hertz). 

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BYD's Auto Expo Presentation - Our Thoughts

Plug In India

ICE pollution cars are history for them. For example, you can take your BYD Seal to Hyundai and KIA 150 kW chargers and enjoy 15 min 10% to 80% charging speeds! There is the giant complex drivetrain system that looked like a friggin of a pollution car Engine! Will they ask me to purchase the entire 8-in-1 drivetrain system?

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