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GM resumes sales, cuts price of Chevy Blazer EV after software issue – ET Auto

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The Blazer price cuts and restored tax credit bring the effective price for qualified buyers down to USD 42,695 from the original USD 56,715 for the lowest-priced model. USD 7,500 EV tax credit after new battery sourcing rules from the U.S. automaker to halt deliveries in late December. Treasury on Jan.

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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?

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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)? While this question is often hotly debated on social media, the proposed changes to IRC 30D would draw a line in the sand and establish an $80,000 MSRP cap on the credit.

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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). If categorized as an SUV, however, the LYRIQ would qualify for the maximum $12,500 tax credit.

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What Does GM’s “30 New EVs By 2025” Promise Mean for the US Market?

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In GM teaser videos we saw hints of future electric GMC and Chevrolet pickups and what clearly looks like a Camaro. Below are two charts I created last March for inclusion in my CleanTechnica article: GM’s 10(+) Future EV Models: Our Estimated Specs & Sales Volume.

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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?

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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.