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Tesla Model 3 Highland leases qualify for IRA tax credit loophole

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Tesla Model 3 Highland leases are more affordable thanks to a loophole in the Inflation Reduction Act about commercial vehicles. Tesla calculated that Model 3 Highland lease payments would be $329 monthly, excluding taxes and fees. The IRA’s assembly and battery requirements do not apply to commercial vehicles.

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Fisker releases details on $29,900 Pear production in the US

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The Fisker Pear will be produced in the United States and would likely benefit from the country’s EV tax incentives from the Inflation Reduction Act. We created this vehicle with the idea that young people living in the world’s big cities need innovative, versatile, and affordable mobility,” said Chairman and CEO Henrik Fisker.

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After chiding Ford for US CATL battery plan, GM may be seeking its own

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battery-supply deal with China’s CATL, Car News China reports. The deal reportedly being discussed would bring that partnership to North America in the form of a joint battery plant located in either the U.S. or Mexico, along with a GM license agreement for CATL’s LFP battery tech. car manufacturing.”

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GM in talks with CATL to license cheaper LFP EV battery tech and joint North American plant

Baua Electric

General Motors (GM) is reportedly in talks with battery giant CATL to license its cheaper LFP battery tech. The plans could include a new joint North American plant to produce the new batteries. GM is ramping up production of its Ultium-based models after it “turned the corner” at its battery factory in Detroit.

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2023 was a tremendous year for both EVs and Plug In America!

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Clean Vehicle Tax Credits Clean vehicle tax credits kicked into high gear in 2023. New federal EV tax credits were expanded and updated, and credits for used and commercial EVs became available for the first time in January. New Mexico adopted the Advanced Clean Cars II standard (ACC II). Check out the full position here.

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Ford reportedly eliminates lease-to-buy option on electric vehicles

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“The purchase of the BEV Lease is to aid in our goal of delivering carbon neutrality by 2050 by controlling the vehicle battery through its life, keeping it in the Ford network.” ” Ford, GM, Stellantis, Toyota push for Congress to eliminate EV tax credit limits. battery production.” battery production.”

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NEMA endorses Biggert-Markey EV infrastructure bill

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HR 1685 extends through 2014 the tax credit for the residential and commercial purchase and installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure. This legislation makes it more affordable for consumers, businesses, and cities to adopt this exciting new technology and to realize all the benefits it enables.