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J.D. Power: US growing increasingly divided on EV adoption

Green Car Congress

Power, EV adoption in the US is growing increasingly divided, with the most active states for EV adoption already on the path to parity with internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles and consumers steadily pulling back on EV purchases in the least-active states. of the total new-vehicle retail market.

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Are EVs Charged Mostly By Coal Power in the US?

EV Adoption

OK, well if you drive an EV in West Virginia it is true, as that state produces roughly 94% of its electricity from coal power plants. But the problem with an example like that is that in 2020, West Virginia only accounted for 0.1% Said another way, residents of California purchased 390.9 of US EV sales in 2020.

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Ford reportedly eliminates lease-to-buy option on electric vehicles

Teslarati

As of June 15, 2022, Ford will no longer offer the opportunity to purchase its three all-electric vehicles, the F-150 Lightning, Mustang Mach-E, and E-Transit Van, for new leases. Ford informed dealers in a letter that it was discontinuing the end-of-lease purchase option for the E-Transit van, Mustang Mach-E, and F-150 Lightning.

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News: 10 Best States To Own an EV

Clean Fleet Report

West Virginia. In contrast, Kentucky, West Virginia, North Dakota and Kansas had no incentives. Most states fell in between, offering a variety of purchase or electricity rate incentives. California. Rhode Island. Connecticut. Where the plugs are. Down at the bottom of the list are: Alabama. Mississippi.

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EV Readiness Index Study shows which U.S. States are most prepared for an electrified future

Teslarati

Mississippi, North Dakota, and West Virginia were the states with the worst EV penetration, scoring 0.09 California has a whopping 134 forms of legislation or purchasing incentives favorable to EVs, while New York has 42. West Virginia – 12.50 – 1, 1, 4, 3, 3. Oregon – 11.00 – 2, 2, 1, 2, 3.

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