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Tesla Model 3 Highland leases qualify for IRA tax credit loophole

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Tesla models eligible for IRA tax credits in 2024 The loophole lies in the IRA’s tax credit qualifications for commercial vehicles. EVs that qualify for the full $7,500 tax credit must be follow the IRA’s assembly and battery requirements.

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BMW's next-gen Neue Klasse EVs will be made in Mexico

Green Car Reports

BMW's next-generation EVs will be built in San Luis Potosí, Mexico, as well as two European production sites, the automaker confirmed in a press release Friday. That may allow these new EVs, and their related battery production facility, to qualify for U.S. tax credits and supply-chain incentives.

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After chiding Ford for US CATL battery plan, GM may be seeking its own

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battery-supply deal with China’s CATL, Car News China reports. The deal reportedly being discussed would bring that partnership to North America in the form of a joint battery plant located in either the U.S. or Mexico, along with a GM license agreement for CATL’s LFP battery tech. car manufacturing.”

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China is Unhappy with the Inflation Reduction Act and Has Complained to the WTO

The Truth About Cars

Among many other things, the Inflation Reduction Act changed the way EV tax credits work in the United States. With an eye on reducing America’s dependence on Chinese batteries and materials, the Act incentivizes automakers to source materials from free-trade-compliant countries and build EVs in North America. others might.

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Tesla said to be mulling U.S. battery plant with supplier CATL

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based battery plant with one of its suppliers, CATL, according to a new report. Bloomberg reported yesterday that Tesla is potentially looking to build an electric vehicle battery cell production facility somewhere in the United States with CATL , citing people familiar with the matter. Tesla is said to be mulling a potential U.S.-based

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GM in talks with CATL to license cheaper LFP EV battery tech and joint North American plant

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General Motors (GM) is reportedly in talks with battery giant CATL to license its cheaper LFP battery tech. The plans could include a new joint North American plant to produce the new batteries. GM is ramping up production of its Ultium-based models after it “turned the corner” at its battery factory in Detroit.

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Fisker releases details on $29,900 Pear production in the US

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The company will offer Fisher Pear customers two battery options. One battery has an estimated range of 180 miles, while the other is made for longer trips with an estimated range of 320 miles per charge, based on Europe’s WLTP standard. The Fisker Pear could qualify for some of the tax incentives listed in the Inflation Reduction Act.

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