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Alfa Romeo starts production of its first plug-in hybrid; Tonale offers 30 miles electric range

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US customers who choose to lease their all-new Alfa Romeo Tonale can take advantage of a $7,500 federal EV tax credit. The industrial complex has produced more than 5 million cars to date and has won numerous international awards, including in 2013 with World Class Manufacturing (WCM) Gold certification. The additional 1.3-liter

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ICCT suggests minor changes to Fed tax policy to cut higher investment risk of 2nd-gen biofuels and advance the industry

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Minor changes to an existing Federal tax incentive for second-generation biofuels (i.e., While a Federal tax credit for the production of second-generation biofuels exists, its use has remained limited. Harmonizing definitions of eligible pathways between this tax credit and the RFS2. —Miller et al.

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Two case studies outline how Houston and Loveland are saving money with EVs in their fleets

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City officials in Houston estimate that the city’s 27 Nissan LEAF electric vehicles will save the city $110,000 annually compared to internal combustion engine vehicles. Based on its experience to date with the two, Loveland ordered another three for 2013 and an additional four for 2014. Earlier post.).

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Here are all the used EVs that qualify for a $4,000 tax credit

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January 1, 2023, kicked off a fresh start of new tax credits for vehicles, both new and used. Since then, much of the dust has settled on the Capitol as it continues to implement qualifying terms for tax credits , continuously shifting what used EVs do and do not qualify. Here’s the latest list. Here’s how it works.

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ICCT study finds state EV incentives playing a significant role in driving sales

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A study by a team from the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) shows that state electric vehicle incentives are playing a significant early role in reducing the effective cost of ownership and driving electric vehicle sales. Whereas California has over 2.4% In other words, these incentives are effective at driving BEV sales.

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BMW 5 Series Full Hybrid to Be Available Next Year; Hybridization of Further Series to Come

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In Japan, for instance, the government has adopted a proposal to offer tax credits for hybrid vehicles. Based on responses so far from the international MINI-E test program, he said, BMW has concluded that: Many enthusiastic customers for e-mobility already exist today. This has had a phenomenal effect on the market.

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Johnson Controls to invest $138.5M in Toledo battery facility to support start-stop market; projecting 70-92% demand globally for start-stop systems in new vehicles by 2020

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By 2020, JCI projects, demand for start-stop systems in new vehicles will reach 70–92% in Europe, North American and China—essentially supplanting conventional internal combustion engine vehicles. —Jorge Guillen, vice president, Start-Stop, for Johnson Controls Power Solutions. Resources.

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