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The Volvo EX30 Is Delayed to Fix Software Issues

The Truth About Cars

The Volvo EX30 promises to be one of the most affordable new EVs on the market, but it’s not quite ready for primetime. after Volvo gets the EX90 rolling at its South Carolina factory, which will open at least partial EV tax credit eligibility for both models. Software version 1.2 Production will begin in the U.S.

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

Teslarati

” Ford, GM, Stellantis, Toyota push for Congress to eliminate EV tax credit limits. Ford’s action is only the most recent illustration of how automakers are incorporating more and more restrictive clauses into their leasing agreements. . battery production.” ” I’d love to hear from you!

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BMW’s iVision Dee Brings Sci-Fi to the Driveway

Cars That Think

In keeping with a global trend, the Neue Klasse design will also support lower-cost, ultra-durable LFP batteries (for “ Lithium Iron Phosphate ”) for more-affordable BMW Group models. An $810-million battery factory will spring up in South Carolina, in partnership with Japan’s Envision AESC.

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BMW’s iVision Dee Brings Sci-Fi to the Driveway

Cars That Think

In keeping with a global trend, the Neue Klasse design will also support lower-cost, ultra-durable LFP batteries (for “ Lithium Iron Phosphate ”) for more-affordable BMW Group models. An $810-million battery factory will spring up in South Carolina, in partnership with Japan’s Envision AESC.

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Proposed Changes to Federal EV Tax Credit – Part 4: Chinese-Assembled Vehicles Will Not Be Eligible for Tax Credit

EV Adoption

One of the proposed changes to the federal EV tax credit that has flown a bit under the radar is also one of the most political and protectionist in nature. Effective January 1, 2022, electric vehicles with final assembly* (see definition at the end) in China would no longer qualify for IRC 30D (federal EV tax credit).

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Volvo Unveils Compact EX30 All-Electric SUV

The Truth About Cars

Despite all-electric vehicles being heralded as environmentally sound solutions that would kick down the door to affordable mobility, there haven’t been a lot of good examples hitting the market recently. Localized assembly may eventually manifest at Volvo's South Carolina plant.

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Biden quadruples tariffs on Chinese EVs, up from 25% to 100%

Baua Electric

However, given Chinese EVs are incredibly affordable , even a 25% tariff might have resulted in competitive prices. Production of Polestar 3 is set to begin in South Carolina in the summer diversifying our manufacturing footprint and supporting job creation and economic growth in the region.

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