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Which EVs Still Qualify for Federal Tax Credits?

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With the guidance having come in on the United States’ updated EV tax credit scheme, outlined in the so-called Inflation Reduction Act, we now have a pretty good idea of which electric vehicles still qualify. But it’s kind of a clunky interface so we’re just going to list them here for you.

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BMW is Willing to Pay to Attract Customers from Other EV Brands

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While not currently eligible for federal tax credits, BMW’s EVs can be leased to receive the $7,500 discount others get. Kia recently announced $5,000 off the brand-new EV9, and General Motors has discounted some of its models that lost federal tax credit eligibility. Image: BMW] Become a& TTAC& insider.

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Toyota Re-Launched Land Cruiser “70” in Japan

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That’s a mill which also probably wouldn’t play well with regulators around these parts, by the way, despite belting out around 200 horsepower and likely returning good fuel economy in the process. The outfit apparently includes insurance, tax, maintenance, and the like; signing up can be done online or at a Toyota dealership.

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Perspective: A View Into the New GM

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The morning session started out with an hour long press conference, the highlight being the unveiling of the Volt’s 230 mpg preliminary EPA city fuel economy finding ( earlier post ), as well as a tour showing selected elements from the studios of the four GM North American brands: Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Cadillac. Click to enlarge.

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No Hybrid Ford Explorer or Lincoln Aviator for the 2024 Model Year

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It seems plausible that retail customers were looking at the fuel economy advantages offered by the hybrid and decided it wasn’t worth the extra money. But if that was all Ford’s clientele were interested in, there are other three-row SUVS that should have been on their shortlist. V-6 or a turbocharged 2.3-liter

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Millennials Really Do Intend to Buy Cars. Thank the Pandemic.

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EY, a global leader in assurance, tax, strategy, and consulting services, and […]. COVID-19 has changed that, as 31 percent of those without a car intend to buy one in the next six months, and 45 percent of them are Millennials. The post Millennials Really Do Intend to Buy Cars. Thank the Pandemic.

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Perspective: US Needs to Transition to Hydrous Ethanol as the Primary Renewable Transportation Fuel

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This opinion piece originally appeared in the Field-to-Pump blog, published by Renergie, Inc. ]. The oil price shocks of the 1970s led the Brazilian government to address the strain high prices were placing on its fragile economy. Donovan, CEO Renergie, Inc. Use of Hydrous Ethanol in Brazil. Anhydrous Ethanol vs. Hydrous Ethanol.