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Feature: Bridging the EV Affordability Gap

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The number of plug-in electric cars nearly doubled from 40 to more than 70 vehicles this year, including attractive SUV crossovers in the $40,000 range like the Ford Mustang Mach-E and the Volkswagen ID4. Rebates & Tax Credits Don’t Help Most Americans. Only 6% of EV Drivers Make Less than $200,000/Year.

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Saft to Raise Approximately 120M to Fund Li-ion Plants in US

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Saft remains very focussed on its exciting medium term growth prospects, with high performance Li-ion batteries and is delighted that its projects have been chosen by the US Government to receive grants to build new factories in North America. million, including $100 million of investment-related, refundable tax credit. Jacksonville.

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How Automotive Dealerships Can Save Money with Battery Energy Storage

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A BESS can assist an automotive dealership in cost savings by allowing them to charge during peak times when electricity rates are at their lowest and utilize the stored energy during periods of higher electricity rates. Incorporating a BES system can aid in lowering the operational costs of a DC fast charger. per kilowatt-hour (kWh).

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Top Factors Affecting EV Adoption

EV Connect

Cost (and Cost Comparison) A recent study showed 67% of would-be purchasers claim cost is a primary concern. However, market competition, falling battery prices and government incentives are pushing the cost of EVs to parity with gasoline. EV Connect conforms to the stringent standards set by the U.S. million cars a year.

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US DOE progress report says 1M plug-ins by 2015 ambitious but achievable; not likely to be constrained by production capacity

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Ford Focus EV. Ford Transit Connect EV. However, additional policy steps are needed to further drive innovation, reduce costs, and spur consumer demand, the report says. and model 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015. Fisker Karma EREV. Fisker Nina EREV. Chevy Volt EREV. Navistar eStar EV. Earlier post.). Advanced Technologies R&D.

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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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The SSI study captures 12 different PEV models from eight vehicle manufacturers, including GM (Chevrolet Volt); Nissan (LEAF); Tesla (Model S); Ford (Focus EV, C-Max Energi and Fusion Energi); Honda (Fit EV and Accord PHEV); Toyota (Prius Plug-in and RAV4 EV); Mitsubishi (i-MiEV); and Daimler (Smart Fortwo ED). —Cahill et al.

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How to Choose the Right Vehicle for Your Fleet

Clean Fleet Report

If you are in Australia, and looking for Ford dealers in Brisbane or surrounding areas, make sure to do your research and read reviews to find the best dealership for your needs. Whether it’s finding the best deals, accessing a broad spectrum of options, or seeking expert advice, the right dealership is pivotal.

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