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BYD electric motor coaches selected for California purchasing contract; available to governmental entities outside CA

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BYD announced that its participation in a California-wide purchasing contract will also allow US transit agencies to leverage California’s purchase power to buy US-built zero-emission BYD battery-electric motor coaches, made by union employees in Lancaster, California. BYD 45' electric motor coach.

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Analysis finds annual running cost of EVs less than ICE; but with purchase price factored in, it flips

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However, these annual costs don’t take into account the purchase cost of the vehicle itself and are purely the ‘running’ costs annually. When the purchase cost of each type of vehicle is factored in, average gasoline vehicles are $1,454 per year cheaper to run.

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Tesla Model 3 Long Range Dual Motor All Wheel Drive sees price increase

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Tesla has implemented a minor price increase for the upgraded Tesla Model 3 Long Range Dual Motor All Wheel Drive (AWD). The price increase comes just nine days after Tesla rolled out a $1,000 price adjustment to the mid-tier all-electric sedan’s price. Don’t hesitate to contact us with news tips.

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Tesla Can Now Apply The $7,500 Tax Discount Directly To The Purchase Price Of EVs

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The point-of-sale rebate can be applied when purchasing a Model Y or Model X Dual-Motor.

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Rivian launches new Dual Motor options for R1T and R1S, increases Quad Motor pricing

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Rivian has launched a new Dual Motor variant for its R1T all-electric pickup and the future R1S all-electric SUV while increasing the prices of its Quad Motor configurations of both vehicles, citing “price inflation of supplier components and raw materials.” Credit: MotorTrend.

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Mullen Automotive acquires controlling interest in EV truck maker Bollinger Motors

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Mullen Automotive, an emerging EV manufacturer, is acquiring a controlling interest in EV truck maker Bollinger Motors. The purchase price is $148.2 million in cash and stock for a 60% controlling interest, which gives Mullen the majority ownership of Bollinger Motors.

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General Motors introduces omnichannel used car marketplace CarBravo

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General Motors introduced CarBravo, a new marketplace for used vehicles. The DRP will provide a simple and transparent shopping interface featuring clear dealer pricing, vehicle history reports and 360-degree views of the vehicle. Dealer enrollment begins immediately, and the consumer launch is expected to begin in spring 2022.