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Polaris to buy Global Electric Motorcars LLC (GEM) from Chrysler

Green Car Congress

GEM cars are eligible for incentives and tax credits from clean-air districts and other governmental agencies. GEM cars are used by local, state and national government agencies, resorts, master-planned communities, universities, medical and corporate campuses, as well as by sports teams, taxi-shuttle services and individual consumers.

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SDG&E to invest $7.5M in EV education push; complement to $45M charging station initiative

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The education campaign will complement the $45-million pilot program recently approved by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to install 3,500 charging stations at 350 local businesses, multi-family communities and disadvantaged neighborhoods. The utility expects the combined $52.5

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

EV Life

In this article, we’re going to show you how California residents can save over $15,000 on Tesla Model 3 and Model Y by taking advantage of available EV tax credits, rebates, and incentives. Any unused funds are not available as a refund or to be used on the following year’s taxes. Not anymore.

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How Government Incentives Help Convenience Stores Install Electric Vehicle Chargers

Blink Charging

1 million publicly accessible Level 2 charging ports at locations that include high-density neighborhoods, office buildings, and retail outlets. To be eligible for the first 6% of the EV charging tax credit, all chargers must be installed in a population census tract that is a low-income community or that is not an urban area.

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Are You Plugged In?

Revenge of the Electric Car

All will qualify for a $7,500 federal tax credit. The Think City, a two-seater with optional back seats for children, can travel at speeds of up to 60 miles per hour and go as far as 100 miles per charge, but it is also the most expensive, at about $37,500 before a tax credit.

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EVs and Fleet Electrification Are Reducing Noise Pollution

Clean Fleet Report

Fleets going electric will reduce neighborhood noise EVs also bring financial incentives through the federal tax credit. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) says an EV can get a credit of up to $7,500 when consumers select a qualifying car. EVs have fewer moving parts, meaning there is a lesser chance of malfunctioning.

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US DOE Awards $300 Million in Clean Cities Grants to Support Alternative Fuels, Vehicles, and Infrastructure Development

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New vehicles to be deployed include 55 CNG vehicles, 363 propane vehicles, 89 hybrid electric vehicles, and 56 neighborhood electric vehicles. The project includes 45 E85 and B20 stations, eight propane stations, and 132 electric vehicle recharging sites. Total DOE award: $12,975,388. Total DOE award: $12,633,080.