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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. sec 7,400 lb-ft 250 miles Hummer EV2X 625 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)? 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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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. Hence the focus on high-end models such as the GMC Hummer and Cadillac LYRIQ. read my CleanTechnica article, Can The New Cadillac Lyriq Ev Reinvigorate The Cadillac Brand? ).

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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.

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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.