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The US’ EV incentives are being updated: Here’s some useful tips

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Some of the most significant incentives exist or will exist, in Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Delaware, and Maryland. Illinois has announced that they will be introducing a $4,000 tax incentive for new fully electric vehicles as of today (July 1st). Delaware offers buyers a range of incentives depending on the vehicle they purchase.

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The Cheesy Charm of the Clapper

Cars That Think

This 1980s earworm of a jingle touted a gadget to turn your lights, your TV, or any other electrical device on or off with the clap of your hands. In 1985, Peter Liljequist and Kou Chen filed a Canadian patent for an acoustic switch for turning lights and other appliances on and off. The Clapper!” 5,493,618 ) is a chatty marvel. “In

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Rivian Gear shop reminds owners of the company’s sustainable adventure goals

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The shop features T-shirts, sweatshirts, and caps with Normal, Illinois printed on them, almost like one of the souvenirs tourists buy during trips to new and fun places. And Rivian didn’t forget to add some lighting into the set either, as it comes with a string of lights and a pole. Credit: Rivian).

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Ford, Volkswagen, and GM Explore EV-Powered Houses

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These V2H/V2G-enabled vehicles offer some three to 10 days powering the fridge and lights in case the power goes down. In case of power outage at home, the DC pins in the charger can send juice back into the house, keeping the lights on. So you essentially need to buy everything from the same provider.”

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EV gateway

Electric Auto Association

The club started in 2006, when you couldn’t buy an electric car. Louis in Illinois that is known as a prime spot for Tesla drivers to compete against each other. Then the light turned green, but I noticed that Wayne was just sitting there, not moving, so I yelled toward him, ‘Wayne, it’s green, go!!’

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EV gateway

Electric Auto Association

The club started in 2006, when you couldn’t buy an electric car. Louis in Illinois that is known as a prime spot for Tesla drivers to compete against each other. Then the light turned green, but I noticed that Wayne was just sitting there, not moving, so I yelled toward him, ‘Wayne, it’s green, go!!’