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

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These combination car-and-SUVs have become immensely popular for a variety of reasons. The second reason EV crossovers are so popular with automakers is the vehicle classification standards put forth by the Treasury Department to determine whether a vehicle is a car, SUV, truck, or van. Where Are All the True SUVs?

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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). Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs): $80,000. kWh) Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid (8.8 kWh) Hyundai IONIQ PHEV (8.9

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

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There are dozens of new electric cars, trucks, and SUVs set to debut throughout 2023-2024, which is great news for drivers that are looking for the right EV to fit their needs. The Chevy Blazer is one of the most iconic SUVs ever made, and the Blazer EV is the newest addition to its storied legacy.

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

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On January 28 GM announced that it plans (aspires) to exclusively offer electric vehicles by 2035, ending production of its cars, trucks and SUVs with diesel- and gasoline-powered engines. 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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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. She claims that the Mustang Mach E electric SUV and the Volvo XC40 EV are around 33% heavier than their fuel versions.

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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.

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Cadillac’s ambitious move to an all-electric luxury brand by 2030

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It’s a truck, specifically the Escalade SUV, the gussied-up, very successful ultra-luxury version of the Chevy Suburban. Perhaps the most startling were two Cadillacs in addition to the Lyriq—since a midsize luxury electric SUV wasn’t a surprise even then. This article appeared in Issue 61: Jul-Sept 2022 – Subscribe now.