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EV tax credit union boost, Hyundai Tucson PHEV pricing, BMW EV range: Today’s Car News

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The Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid beats the RAV4 Prime on affordability. And controversy swirls over a boost being given to unions as part of the EV tax credit. A revamped version of the federal EV tax credit, lifting the. BMW is sitting out the race for more mass-market EV range.

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Kia Plans to Release Smaller, More Affordable EV3 By the End of 2024

The Truth About Cars

Kia recently announced plans to develop new hybrid and plug-in hybrid models to help it cope with wavering EV demand, but that hasn’t stopped the automaker’s trudge toward full electrification. In fact, Kia’s CEO said the company was pushing forward with plans to release an affordable electric car called the EV3.

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Affordable Audi electric, Ford police hybrids, Tesla refunds: Today's Car News

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Audi will build an upscale car on VW's affordable electric-car platform. Ford is taking orders from police departments for its more efficient hybrid police cruisers. Tesla will refund the full amount if it doesn't deliver cars in time for the full federal tax credit.

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Ford C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid EPA-certified for 100 MPGe combined; tops Volt and Prius PHV

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The new Ford C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ), which goes on sale in the US this year, is now EPA- certified at 100 miles-per-gallon equivalent (MPGe) combined city and highway, and 108 MPGe in the city. Ford projects that its Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid, due out in early 2013, will deliver 100+ MPGe combined.

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Survey: Dealers think Biden is moving too fast on EVs

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Along with concerns about charging infrastructure, some dealers reportedly cited “affordability concerns or a lack of inventory” as reasons for the lack of EV interest. Surprisingly, 57% of respondents thought that the new point-of-sale rebate for the federal EV tax credit would have no effect on EV sales, or they were unsure.

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Conversion supporters petitioning Obama Administration to extend tax incentives to plug-in conversions

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Entrepreneurs and advocates for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles conversions have taken advantage of the platform to create a petition urging the Administration to extend the Qualified Plug-in Electric Drive Motor Vehicles (IRC 30D) tax incentives, currently granted for new plug-in vehicles, to plug-in conversions.

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The Abarth 600e Brings Electrified Performance in a Compact Shape

The Truth About Cars

Alfa Romeo and Dodge have twin plug-in hybrid models with the Tonale and Hornet, and Dodge will unveil its electric muscle car in about a month. tax credits and other supply chain challenges may make that difficult. tax credits and other supply chain challenges may make that difficult.

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