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Tesla introduces financing product for Model S customers; lease-sale hybrid

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Tesla Motors, in partnership with Wells Fargo and US Bank, has created an automotive financing product that combines elements of ownership and leasing for Model S customers. Elements of the new program include: US Bank and Wells Fargo have agreed to provide 10% down financing for purchase of a Model S (on approved credit.).

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Electric Car: Lease Or Buy?

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Should you lease or buy? Each financing option has its pros and cons, so we''ve outlined the reasons you might opt for each alternative. LEASING The Federal income-tax credit of $2,500 to $7,500 is.' You''re considering a plug-in electric car.

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Proposed Changes to Federal EV Tax Credit – Part 2: End of the Manufacturer Sales Phaseout

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Arguably the biggest flaw in the Plug-In Electric Drive Vehicle Credit ( IRC 30D ) regulations is the triggering of a phaseout schedule of the tax credit when a manufacturer sells 200,000 total EVs (BEV and PHEV). Elimination of the Manufacturer 200,000 EVs Sold Phaseout Threshold.

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Australia PM Gillard announces carbon pricing plan; transport fuels exempt, but lowered fuel tax credits to bring carbon price to some businesses

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Under the scheme, around 500 of the largest emitters in Australia—facilities that have direct greenhouse gas emissions of 25,000 tonnes of CO 2 -equivalent per year or more (excluding emissions from transport fuels and some synthetic greenhouse gases)—will need to buy and surrender to the Government a permit for every tonne they produce.

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Ford and SunPower to offer home rooftop solar system to offset charging of Focus Electric

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The complete SunPower solar system is offered at a base price of less than $10,000, after federal tax credits. Affordable financing options for the solar system are available through SunPower. This price point does not include local sales tax.

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Tesla launches limited-time 0.99% APR loan rate on U.S. Model Y orders

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Tesla has launched its latest buying incentive for the Model Y, this time offering a special, super-low interest rate for those who purchase the SUV by the end of this month. On Friday night, Tesla launched the promotional financing on its website for the Model Y, offering a 0.99

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UC Davis ITS study suggests hastening consumer adoption of plug-ins will require innovation on the sales side

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New retail approaches, including new methods for building dealer competence, could improve the PEV buying experience. Anything that introduces uncertainty into the customer’s buying calculus reduces the likelihood of that outcome. A dealer’s primary interest is to close a sale. Other incentive-related uncertainties abound.

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