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Novel Sodium-Ion Battery-Powered EVs To Hit Chinese Streets in January

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EVs are entirely too expensive, and tax credit rules are confusing, making it difficult for the general car-buying public to afford an electric car and then understand how it impacts them financially going forward. Image: Iryna Imago via Shutterstock] Become a& TTAC insider.

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EV owner driving Tesla’s shortest-range car shares experience during I-95 traffic catastrophe

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"A recent op-ed argued that if the I-95 catastrophe had been 'an all-electric affair,' EVs 'might have littered the highway for miles.' Interestingly enough, Kanninen drives a base Tesla Model 3 , the company’s shortest-range car available today. Don’t hesitate to contact us with news tips.

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Report: Mercedes Having Tough Time Selling EVs

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Automotive News recently conducted a series of interviews with Mercedes retailers. From Automotive News : Mercedes retailers interviewed by Automotive News blame their bloated stockpiles on the product and on the brand's unwillingness to respond to increased competition with sales programs.

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Electric Vehicle Adoption Divide Mapped

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The populace is split between gasoline-loving Luddites, endlessly bemoaning the current regulatory landscape and smug EV adopters who proselytize battery-powered vehicles with all the zealotry of a religious fanatic. From Automotive News : Six of the top states J.D. There’s plenty of overlap between the two groups.

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Volvo Ending Sedan/Wagon Sales in UK, Could North America Be Next?

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The company’s plant in South Carolina (which builds the S60) is also presently being converted to focus on battery-powered SUVs intended for Volvo and Polestar. Image: Volvo Cars] Become a& TTAC& insider. Even Volvo's marketing for its traditional sedans, wagons, and crossovers tends to focus heavily on hybrid trims.

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How Do the Electric Vehicle Tax Credits Work?

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Federal tax credits for electric vehicles in the United States are complicated, especially with new changes for 2023. The good news is that there are now tax credits for individuals and businesses that buy or lease a new or used electric vehicle!

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New tax rule could save consumers thousands on home energy tech

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Earlier this week (11 December), the government announced that VAT relief on Energy Saving Materials (ESMs) in residential buildings will be extended to include home batteries, power diverters and water-source heat pumps from 1 February 2024.

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