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GM goes all-in on EV battery development with new Michigan facility

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General Motors is going all-in on its electric vehicle investment. “The addition of the Wallace Center is a massive expansion of our battery development operations and will be a key part of our plan to build cells that will be the basis of more affordable EVs with longer range in the future.”

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OPINION: Musk’s distaste for Biden incentives would even EV playing field

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However, other companies, like Ford, General Motors, and others, who are working to transition to EVs, are getting the attention. Eliminating incentives from the EV sector would cancel any political influence a consumer may have to digest before purchasing a car. If people want an electric vehicle, they are going to buy one.

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Germany announces plan for EV subsidy reductions

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The German government announced on Tuesday its new plan of financial incentives for electric vehicle purchases. Drivers will no longer receive the same amounts they did previously for purchasing electric cars, as Germany announced it would reduce the amount of money it gives consumers for switching to sustainable powertrains.

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California Energy Commission awards nearly $5M to encourage natural gas-powered buses and trucks

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million to help public and private fleet operators as well as individual consumers afford new alternative-fueled passenger vehicles and medium- and heavy-duty buses and trucks. Bridgeport Truck Manufacturing (Bridgeport, Texas) is awarded $320,000 in incentives to help buy-down 10 natural gas-powered trucks that they manufacture.

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National Electric Vehicle Sweden AB acquires assets of Saab Automobile to create new EV company; first model based on 9-3 due year-end 2013/2014

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National Electric Vehicle Sweden AB (NEVS)—an international consortium formed by Chinese, Japanese and Swedish stakeholders—and the Receivers of the Saab Automobile bankruptcy estate ( earlier post) signed a purchase agreement covering the main assets of Saab Automobile AB, Saab Automobile Powertrain AB and Saab Automobile Tools AB.

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Electric vehicles Prices May Drop Soon, and Here’s Why

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Then, companies attempt to lower prices to get more customers to buy electric vehicles. # Consumer Reports pointed out that General Motors lost these EV tax benefits. More drivers may be able to purchase the new electric vehicle of their dreams because of these tax benefits given to the manufacturers. #

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Tesla’s biggest rival in China: an in-depth look at the $4,200 Wuling HongGuang Mini EV

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Information regarding this small but impressive electric car that is a part of an SAIC, General Motors, and Wuling joint venture is vague and usually hard to come by. The affordability of the HongGuang Mini EV is proving to be a disruptor. Production of the HongGuang Mini EV.

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