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Less is more with this ‘street-legal’ tiny Chinese electric SUV

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I stumbled across these $2,600 gems while perusing Alibaba, and one of the first things to catch my eye was the “street-legal” moniker in the title. Once you add the battery, freight, taxes, customs brokers, port fees, and other importing expenses, you’ll probably be looking at several times that figure.

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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! First, the easy part: How do I claim the $7,500 EV tax credit?

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Elon Musk confirms his threat: give me 25% of Tesla or you don’t get AI and robotics

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That’s why it was really concerning when the CEO suggested that he is “uncomfortable” building AI products at Tesla unless he has “25% control over the company” – something he doesn’t have right now – partly because he decided to sell tens of billions of dollars worth of Tesla shares to buy Twitter. You can’t have your cake and eat it too.

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Polaris to buy Global Electric Motorcars LLC (GEM) from Chrysler

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The six GEM passenger and utility models are legal on most streets with posted speeds of 35 mph or less. GEM cars are eligible for incentives and tax credits from clean-air districts and other governmental agencies. To date, GEM cars have driven more than 450 million emission-free miles.

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Former Buick-GMC worker in Michigan sentenced to 42 months in jail for embezzling

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It was once when LaFontaine was once buying Glenn Buege Buick-GMC Lansing that Root confessed to taking greater than $250,000 from the dealership to safeguard her playing losses. Root, who didn’t declare the remaining cash on her taxes, was once charged with 4 counts of embezzlement and 4 counts of submitting a fraudelant tax go back.

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Car more than 15 years old? State govts announce discounts for scrapping; 5 things to know about how to scrap an old car – ET Auto

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Then you should know that 21 states and union territories (UTs) are offering up to 25% discount on personal vehicle price or road tax for customers who scrap their old vehicles and buy a new one, stated a Times of India news report. The tax can be up to 50% of your road tax and is based on the pollution level in your state.

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Was the Jeep Wrangler 4xe 2021’s 3rd Highest-Selling EV in the US?

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There are no legal or financial reporting requirements that would compel Stellantis to publish the specific sales numbers for the Wrangler 4xe, however, doing so would actually provide credibility and proof of its “best selling” claim.

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