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Mayor of London backs diesel car scrappage scheme; London ranked 9th best world city in new air quality study

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The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, has renewed calls for scrapping the most polluting diesel cars and giving drivers cash incentives to switch to cleaner vehicles as part of the evidence he gave to the Environmental Audit Committee today. They now feel very hacked off now they’re told they are more polluting.

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On National Golf Cart Day (seriously), here’s 10 ways they beat cars

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In fact, these days, they’re more commonly found zipping through neighborhood streets or joy-riding around beach communities. Once powered by polluting combustion engines, these days, most golf carts use quiet and emissions-free electric motors, charging up their batteries for mere pennies and offering plenty of around-the-town range.

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Is it the Right Time to Buy an Electric Car?

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Facts such as The Tesla stock being the ‘HOT’ one in the market right now, Elon Musk rises to the richest person in the world, Governments providing incentives for electric vehicles , etc. ’ But when the question of buying an electric vehicle pops up, some of us are still can’t make a decision, and it’s not our fault.

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Paris wins gold for transforming into mobility utopia for Olympics

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In my younger days, Paris was beautiful, but you couldn’t help but notice the general pollution on all but the windiest of days. Does pollution help the wonderful tastes and smells of French cuisine? The pollution wasn’t just of the particulate matter. Paris is also phasing out those noisy, polluting two-stroke mopeds/scooters.

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NY Governor Cuomo announces “Make-Ready” program for EV charging stations; >20K EV rebates approved

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DPS Staff expects that improved charging station economics driven by increased utilization would support stepping down the incentive levels periodically during the Make-Ready Program, and the program would serve as an effective bridge to a fully self-sustained EVSE&I market. —NY Department of Public Service (DPS) whitepaper on EVSE&I.

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Tesla Tax Credit: How Californians Can Save $15,000 with EV Credits and Rebates

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Buying a new car is one of the most significant purchases you’ll likely make in your life, so you want to make sure you’re getting the best deal available. Qualified residents can receive grants of up to $5,000 in buy-down assistance and special financing, plus free vehicle charging and installation.

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How to make heavy-duty electric trucks work in practice

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However, heavy-duty electric trucks from traditional makers have started to hit the market. From the report: “The federal government and some states offer dedicated grant programs for BEVs and related infrastructure, but the funding currently available isn’t sufficient to support widescale market deployment. Onward and upward.

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