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Putting the “Utility” in Sport Utility Vehicle: Which Electric SUVs Perform Best Off-Road?

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These standards are important because they dictate the MSRP limit the vehicle must meet in order to qualify for the federal EV tax credit, which can make or break sales numbers. If a vehicle qualifies as a car, the MSRP limit is $55,000 to be eligible for the tax credit. Where are the real electric SUVs? Range Dual Motor AWD 533 hp 4.5

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Proposed Changes to Federal EV Tax Credit – Part 3: MSRP Must Be Less Than $80,000

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Should expensive electric vehicles be excluded from the federal electric vehicle tax credit (IRC 30D)? The provision requires that a new qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicle purchased by the taxpayer has a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of $80,000 or less. – The Drive.

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The Hottest EVs Coming Out in 2023-2024 and How to Save Big on Them

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The Lightning is expected to compete against similar electric trucks like the aforementioned Chevy Silverado EV, GMC’s Hummer EV, the Rivian R1T , and the Tesla Cybertruck. And the best part about the EVs listed in this article? The drawback?

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3 Scenarios That Would Make An EV Ineligible For the Federal EV Tax Credit

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In my previous article, Proposed Changes to the Federal EV Tax Credit Passed by the House of Representatives , I outlined and analyzed 13 proposed changes to IRC 30D (federal EV tax credit). In this brief article I will share the 3 scenarios that lead to an EV being completely disqualified from any available tax credit amount.

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NTSB Head Raises Concerns on the Aftermath of Collision Between EVs & Lighter Vehicles 

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She mentioned that an electric GMC Hummer weighs about 9,000 pounds (4,000 kilograms), with a battery pack that weighs 2,900 pounds (1,300 kilograms) on its own which is roughly the weight of a regular Honda Civic.   Jennifer Homendy, the head of NTSB highlighted the matter in a speech to the Transportation Research Board in Washington.

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Convincing Consumers To Buy EVs

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Even if interest in purchasing an EV is increasing, close to 70 percent of Americans are still leaning towards buying an ICE vehicles as their next purchase. In the UK, only 14 percent of drivers plan to purchase an EV as their next car. EVs ain’t cheap Price is another EV purchase risk that is comparable to EV range.

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Proposed Changes to the Federal EV Tax Credit Passed by the House of Representatives

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For electric vehicles, the BBBA includes multiple proposed changes to IRC 30D, more commonly knows as the federal EV tax credit. Perhaps the mostly likely is the requirement for EVs to be assembled in the US in a union factory to qualify for an additional $4,500 tax credit. Tax Credit Becomes Refundable. More on this below.