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“Project Volt Gas Volt” proposes long-term financing plan to support widespread implementation of power-to-gas systems

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Project Volt Gas Volt is based on a long-term financing plan and the use of existing technologies for the large-scale conversion of surplus renewable electricity to methane, with subsequent reuse. The concept is the same embodied in Audi’s e-gas project ( earlier post ), to which the VGV proposal makes continued reference.

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

EV Life

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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Hyundai to launch a new rugged off-road IONIQ 5 XRT model in the US

Baua Electric

2024 Hyundai IONIQ 5 (Source: Hyundai) The 2024 IONIQ 5 starts at $41,800 in the US, but Hyundai has introduced significant incentives , including a $7,500 EV lease bonus and rare 0% APR Financing. The R3X design was inspired by iconic rally cars of the past, like Audi and Lancia, with a modern spin. We can help you get started.

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Tesla Model Y Should Finish 2023 as the 4th Highest-Selling Vehicle in the US

EV Adoption

Tesla lowered the price of the Model Y $16,000 in the last few months and the Model Y also qualifies for the $7,500 Clean Vehicle Credit (CVC) tax credit and many other state and utility incentives. Besides a strong brand, the best charging infrastructure, Tesla also offers the best financing (at least when it comes to leasing.)

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Why communication is key to accelerating electrification

My Energi

Mercedes-Benz, Chrysler, Fiat, Peugeot, Citroën, Jaguar, Volvo, Ford, Audi and Volkswagen, for example, have already cut funding for ICE models, [3] while almost every other OEM aims to offer an exclusively electric line-up before 2030. worth it for lower running costs, significant tax advantages and the added environmental benefits?

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Volkswagen again reaffirms 20 new PEV models coming across the Group; MEB development

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On the whole, earnings before tax of the Volkswagen Group in 2015 came to –€1.3 The return on sales before tax decreased to –0.6% Earnings after tax were –€1.4 In the Financial Services Division, the return on equity before tax decreased slightly from 12.5% in the previous year. It fell from 14.9% in the reporting period.

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Navigant Research forecasts new EV global sales of > 346,000 units in 2014; 10 predictions for the year

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Broadly, Navigant expects expansion in both the higher end of the market (thereby putting competitive pressure on Tesla Motors), as Audi, BMW, Cadillac, Mercedes, Saab, and Volvo introduce their first plug-in cars. More mainstream models will come from Kia, Mahindra, Škoda, and Volkswagen. Tesla Motors will have a bumpy year.

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