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Ford prices C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid at $29,995 after federal tax credit; expects conquest rate of about 50%

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Its eligibility for a $3,750 federal tax credit drops that to $29,995. Both Prius Plug-in models qualify for a federal tax credit of $2,500. C-MAX Energi also is expected to qualify for additional tax credits up to $1,500 in California. The base MSRP for the Prius Plug-in Hybrid is $32,000.

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Ford to Invest Additional $450M in Michigan for Hybrid and Plug-in Vehicle Production; Battery System Design and Development to Be In-House Core Competency

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from a large SUV factory to build the all-new Focus starting in 2010 and Focus Electric pure battery electric vehicle in 2011. —Bill Ford In addition, Ford said it is bringing battery system design and development in-house. Tags: Batteries Electric (Battery) Hybrids Plug-ins Vehicle Manufacturers.

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Connecticut providing up to $3K cash rebate for buyers of BEVs, FCEVs, and PHEVs while funding lasts

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EVs covered by CHEAPR include battery electric (BEV), fuel cell (FCEV), and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) vehicles. CHEAPR rebates are being offered at three levels: The maximum $3,000 rebate is available for vehicles with a battery capacity of 18 kWh or greater of for any fuel cell electric vehicle.

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‘OEMs are transforming themselves into Software Organisations’: Tata Technologies’ Sandeep Terwad | Autocar Professional

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The regulatory bodies world over has also contributed to the change in the way of policies that promote electric vehicles (EVs) andor alternative Powertrains, including subsidies, infrastructure support, tax incentives and even to the extent of funding programs to encourage EV adoption. These are some of the changes brought in by technology.

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‘OEMs are transforming into Software Organisations’: Tata Technologies’ Sandeep Terwad | Autocar Professional

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The regulatory bodies world over has also contributed to the change in the way of policies that promote electric vehicles (EVs) andor alternative Powertrains, including subsidies, infrastructure support, tax incentives and even to the extent of funding programs to encourage EV adoption. These are some of the changes brought in by technology.

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Live Blog: Tesla (TSLA) 2021 Annual Meeting of Stockholders

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So mining for battery materials will stop when the transportation sector becomes electric. By this time, key battery components could be recycled. 15:38 PT – Elon highlights the importance of solar and batteries. 15:16 PT – Elon addresses some of the concerns about methane and batteries. Credit: Tesla/YouTube.

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First Drive: 2016 Hyundai Sonata PHEV and HEV

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Sonata Plug-in Hybrid buyers will be eligible for a $2,500 fixed federal tax credit and a variable federal tax credit based on battery capacity that will also be over $2,000. EV mode, or all-electric battery charge depleting mode, can handle speeds up to approximately 75 mph (121 km/h). Battery charge mode.

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