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Boston-Power to supply Li-ion battery systems to Beijing Electric Vehicle Company for EVs, starting with Saab 9-5 based C70

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Boston-Power, Inc., The two companies, which have a long-standing working relationship, project that Boston-Power’s battery systems will be used in hundreds of electric vehicles (EVs) starting in 2012 and thousands of EVs by 2014. I think Boston-Power has a chance to be one of the players that enable that dream. Earlier post.)

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Study Suggests Automakers Lose $6,000 On Each EV Sold

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Boston Consulting Group, an American-based global management consulting firm that issued the report, said the figure accounts for customer tax credits — painting a rather bleak picture for the future of EVs. consumers surveyed by Boston Consulting Group in January said they intend to purchase an EV as their next vehicle.

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Li-ion battery maker Boston-Power announces $125M in new financing; focus on and support from China

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Boston-Power, Inc., Additionally, through its stimulus programs and local industrial policies, the Chinese government is providing a range of grants, low-interest loans and related financial and tax incentives. Existing Boston-Power investors Oak Investment Partners and Foundation Asset Management (FAM) also participated in the round.

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How EV Charging Boosts Your Workplace Benefits Package

Blink Charging

EV drivers can save thousands of dollars on fuel and maintenance costs and now qualify for a $4000 used EV tax credit or a $7500 new EV tax credit. Another resource for implementing workplace charging comes from the City of Boston, which has its own HOW-TO GUIDE: Starting an electric vehicle workplace charging program.

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How EV Charging Boosts Your Workplace Benefits Package

Blink Charging

EV drivers can save thousands of dollars on fuel and maintenance costs and now qualify for a $4000 used EV tax credit or a $7500 new EV tax credit. Another resource for implementing workplace charging comes from the City of Boston, which has its own HOW-TO GUIDE: Starting an electric vehicle workplace charging program.

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BCG study finds conventional automotive technologies have high CO2 reduction potential at lower cost; stiff competition for electric cars

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Conventional automotive technologies have significant emission-reduction potential, according to a draft of the Boston Consulting Group’s (BCG) latest report on automotive propulsion, Powering Autos to 2020. BCG comparison of the CO 2 reduction potential and cost of different technologies. Source: BCG. Click to enlarge. Source: BCG.

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A Guide to Massachusetts EV Rebate Programs

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And the good news is, the tax incentives in the IRA and NEVI programs aren’t the only ones available to Americans. For more ways to make an EV purchase affordable, you can look to tax credits, grants and rebate programs in your state. Rebates of $1,500 are also available for plug-in hybrid EVs.