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Rivian launches $5,000 gas car trade-in deal for Earth Day

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or Canada who purchase or lease a new Rivian R1 between April 22 and June 30. Plus, you’ll also get one year of charging on the Rivian Adventure Network (powered by 100% renewable energy) at no additional cost.” ” Credit: Rivian The offer is currently open to residents in the U.S.

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Which EVs Still Qualify for Federal Tax Credits?

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Formerly eligible models from BMW, Audi, Volkswagen, and Volvo have been bumped off the list. Though, perhaps more interesting, is seeing Rivian's electric trucks (the R1S and R1T) losing their eligibility — despite the vehicles themselves being assembled in Illinois. That also means a bunch of foreign-made vehicles no longer qualify.

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The EV Transition Explained: Reshaping Labor Markets

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BMW, for example, claims it will not cut jobs in the transition to EVs, but it is likely that it will still reduce its workforce by both reskilling and attrition like other German automakers are contemplating. Electric vehicles require new or re-tooled factories , each requiring thousands of employees.

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