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Ford's EV Business is Becoming a Real Drag

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Ford and the UAW have reached a tentative agreement that will end the strike at some locations, but the automaker is looking at lower profits and a challenging road ahead with electrification. Ford said it would delay some of the planned EV investments after seeing less demand and more price pressure than expected. It lost $1.3

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Notable Updates are Coming to the VW ID.4 for 2024, but Only the More Expensive Models

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4 range, it remains the only European EV that qualifies for federal tax credits in the United States. VW started building the SUV in Tennessee and sources batteries from SK On, giving the vehicle full access to the $7,500 credit. 4 one of the most affordable EVs on sale today. The new model is also expected to qualify.

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Rivian Will Give You a Discount to Trade In a Gas Vehicle for a New R1 Model

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Rivian sells two compelling EVs that have garnered a good deal of happy customers, but they’re far from affordable. At around $70,000 to start, the brand’s R1T pickup and R1S SUV are out of reach for most buyers, even after the $3,750 federal tax credits for some models.

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Tesla May License FSD to Other Automakers - Maybe

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If it moves forward, the deal could help other automakers compete against Ford, General Motors, and Mercedes-Benz, which offer well-established competitors to FSD. Full Self-Driving recently dropped to $8,000 or $99 per month, but that’s still a significant upcharge on the automaker’s more affordable vehicles.

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Toyota's Already Offering a Huge 2024 bZ4X Lease Discount in New York

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The Tesla Model Y, the best-selling EV in the world, is now more affordable than ever as the automaker looks to clear existing inventory with deep discounts. It’s also eligible for federal tax credits, which makes it an even more compelling option.

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Blink’s 2023 Year in Review

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Specifically, BlueLA powered by Blink Mobility prioritizes affordable EV car sharing in cities, while Envoy concentrates on offering sharing services as an amenity in apartments, hotels, and workplaces. Like the tax credit for new EVs, the used EV tax credit included an AGI cap and must be sold by a licensed dealer.

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Survey Shows Auto Dealers Still Annoyed With Biden EV Strategy

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About half of all dealerships also said they never bothered to register with the IRS to more easily facilitate EV tax credit exchanges. Luxury-minded electrics are simply too expensive for most people to afford and the more pedestrian models have been seen in the news for battery fires and botched product launches.

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