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Nikola Tre FCEV receives CARB ZEP Executive Order for HVIP eligibility; $240,000 base incentive per truck

Green Car Congress

HVIP is unique among incentive programs and is viewed as more powerful than other incentive programs in accelerating adoption of zero tailpipe emission commercial vehicles in that it is a first-come, first-served incentive program that does not require the retirement and scrappage of an existing diesel vehicle.

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Nikola marks 100-salesorder milestone for Nikola Tre Hydrogen FCEV Class 8 truck; bolstered by HVIP

Green Car Congress

With a range of up to 500 miles and an estimated fueling time of approximately 20 minutes based upon expected technology improvements, the Nikola Tre FCEV is anticipated to have among the longest ranges of all commercially available zero tailpipe emission Class 8 trucks.

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From Cradle To Grave, Electric Vehicles Have Fewer Greenhouse Gas Emissions Than Gas Vehicles

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Cradle-to-grave greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for a small gasoline SUV in 2020 were estimated to be 429 grams of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) per mile, while the same size EV with 300 miles of range had 48% fewer GHG emissions.

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Nikola Tre FCEV receives CARB HVIP incentive eligibility; $240,000 to $288,000 per truck

Green Car Congress

This approval will now enable customers of Nikola’s Tre FCEV to access a point-of-sale incentive starting at $240,000 and ranging up to $288,000 per truck, in 2023. Nikola’s Tre BEV, with a range of up to 330 miles, qualified for HVIP certification in California in January 2022.

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Gov’t, industry, national labs collaborate on comprehensive cradle-to-grave LCA study and economic assessment of LDV GHG reductions

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The ranges of the levelized cost of driving (LCD) and cost of avoided carbon are narrower for the future technology pathways, reflecting the expected economic competitiveness of these alternative vehicles and fuels. . Lifetime costs for carbon mitigation using current technologies range from $170 to $2,700 per tonne. Click to enlarge.

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Study: Cash-for-Clunkers Programs Should Use Fuel Economy Rather Than Age to Maximize GHG Reductions

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A study by researchers at UC Davis suggests that a properly designed vehicle scrappage (i.e., An earlier, separate study by UC Davis transportation economist Christopher Knittel concluded that the US scrappage program paid nearly 10 times the projected price of carbon credits per ton in the best-case scenario to reduce GHG emissions.

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UK AA president says millions of second cars could be electric

Green Car Congress

Second cars are less likely to be used for long journeys: never drive between 100 and 200 miles a trip – 25% v 15% overall, never drive 200+ miles a trip – 38% v 25% overall. Electric vehicle range anxiety demands a different approach. Second cars are more likely to have access to charging, 79% v 74% overall.

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