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Prius Plug-In eligibile for a $1,500 California consumer incentive plus $2,500 Federal tax credit

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announced that the 2012 Prius Plug-in has been approved for the State of California’s Clean Vehicle Rebate Program ( CVRP ). Designed to promote the use of Zero Emissions Vehicles (ZEV) and related clean vehicle technologies, the CVRP is a consumer incentive made available in addition to a $2,500 Federal Tax credit.

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Senate version of “Fiscal Cliff” legislation includes 12 energy tax extenders; boost for algae

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8) passed by the US Senate on New Year’s Day by a vote of 89 - 8 to avoid the across-the-board increase in taxes currently called for by the “fiscal cliff” are a number for energy tax benefits. Extension and modification of cellulosic biofuel producer credit. The amendment applies to coal produced after 31 December 2012.

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Toyota reduces pricing on 2014 Prius Plug-In in US

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Production of the 2014 model year Prius Plug-in begins in October with pricing taking effect when these models arrive in showrooms in November.The Prius Plug-in qualifies for a Federal Tax Credit of up to $2,500 in addition to the State of California’s Clean Vehicle Rebate Program (CVRP) which offers a $1,500 rebate.

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Ford begins roll-out of Focus Electric; electrifying the platform efficiently

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A 105 kW permanent magnetic electric traction motor delivers 188 lb-ft (255 N·m) of torque, and propels the car up to 84 mph (135 km/h). Ford will ramp up Focus Electric retail production in the first half of 2012 for dealership availability in California, New York and New Jersey. Combined cycle consumption is 32 kWh/100 miles.

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2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe: The legendary SUV brand’s first plug-in hybrid

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Instead, the driver has to brake at about 4 mph to bring the car to a complete stop. As early as 2012, Chevrolet frequently trumpeted the statistic that two-thirds of total miles covered by Chevy Volts were done on grid power. Drivers hoping for one-pedal driving will be disappointed. Bring on the Magneto.

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Mitsubishi slashes prices of 2014 i-MiEV by 21% ($6K), offers more standard features

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(MMNA) is reducing the price of the MY 2014 i-MiEV battery electric vehicle by 21% ($6,130) from the previous 2012 vehicle and delivering an expanded standard equipment package with it. After factoring in the Federal tax credit of $7,500, the net MSRP of the 2014 Mitsubishi i-MiEV drops down to only $15,495.

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News: 2024 Fiat 500e Introduced

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Fiat gives performance numbers of 0-60 mph in 8.5 Based on the iconic Cinquecento (first launched in 1957 and sold in various forms in the United States through 1983), the new 500 was introduced in 2012, followed by the all-electric 500e in 2013. seconds, using the front wheels and a single speed, reduction gear transmission.