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Experts discuss the remaining hurdle to EV sales

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Experts in the auto industry believe affordability is the remaining hurdle preventing electric vehicle (EV) sales from rising. Dave Katarski, the COO of Feldman Automotive Group, observed that people tend to buy EVs when they can afford them. EVs, when the price and payment is there, they’re not afraid to buy them.

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Lightning Systems electric shuttle buses now offered on CALACT purchasing contract

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Communities throughout California can now purchase all-electric shuttle buses and ADA-equipped vans from Lightning Systems on a new California Association for Coordinated Transportation (CALACT) cooperative purchasing contract. Nonprofits or government agencies can use the new agreement to purchase electric buses once they join CALACT.

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Tesla’s resilient brand loyalty proves good products still drive sales (Op-Ed)

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This suggests that even in today’s social media-driven landscape, good products still drive sales and loyalty. A look at the strong sales in the United States of the Volkswagen Beetle Type 1 , a vehicle whose creation was driven by Adolf Hitler’s desire for a people’s car, proves this. The list goes on.

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Orange EV takes electric yard truck rental program nationwide

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Orange EV has expanded its yard truck rental program to offer the largest electric spotter rental fleet across the United States. These all-electric rentals are now available in 48 states, providing increased uptime and reduced costs. Renting is also a great way to try before you buy to experience the Orange EV difference.

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Study finds EV buyers want rebates, not tax credits; government could have saved $2B

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You have to be wealthy enough to buy the whole car and then wait for your tax-break kickback in April. But if you’re not in that class of buyers, you often need the money when you buy the car or you’re not going to buy it. It’s not doing a good job of spurring wider adoption of electric vehicles. —John Helveston.

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Auto Alliance pushing for passage of Maryland SB 1234 that would require state purchase of ZEVs; 50% of LDVs by 2026

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The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers (Auto Alliance) is strongly supporting the passage of Maryland’s SB 1234 , a bill that would require the State of Maryland to purchase zero emission vehicles (ZEVs) for state fleets. The bill also includes a reporting requirement for State agencies that purchase vehicles.

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Tesla Taiwan partners with Costco to sell vehicles

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The first 50 people to purchase a Tesla from a Costco in Taiwan will receive 5,000 km of free supercharging, a Type 2 travel charging case, and wall-mounted charging equipment for their home. The Costco Starlink sales offered two months of free internet service at the beginning.

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