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Hybrid hype: types, tech, and the road ahead

Baua Electric

Is hybrid a good choice for Indian roads Hybrids have not been popular in India in the past due to high upfront cost of buying a hybrid, and lack of government subsidies for this tech, and and because some see it to be not as green as pure electric as it still relies on internal combustion.

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Proposed Changes to Federal EV Tax Credit – Part 2: End of the Manufacturer Sales Phaseout

EV Adoption

Arguably the biggest flaw in the Plug-In Electric Drive Vehicle Credit ( IRC 30D ) regulations is the triggering of a phaseout schedule of the tax credit when a manufacturer sells 200,000 total EVs (BEV and PHEV). In this part 2 article, we’ll dive deeply into the elimination of the per manufacturer 200,000 EVs sold phaseout.

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The Brand-New Tesla Model 3 Performance Already Got a Price Bump

The Truth About Cars

That price hike will come as a disappointment to hopeful buyers, but it’s still the only car in the Model 3 line that qualifies for federal tax credits, which can make it less expensive than the Long Range variant in some configurations.

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Tesla May License FSD to Other Automakers - Maybe

The Truth About Cars

CEO Elon Musk recently confirmed the move, saying Tesla was in talks with at least one “major automaker” about a licensing deal for the tech. Even if Tesla struck a deal with another OEM, it would be a few years before the tech could be integrated with another vehicle brand.

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Ford Mustang Mach-E captures KBB’s EV Best Buy of 2022

Teslarati

Ford has captured a tremendous accolade with the Mustang Mach-E after Kelley Blue Book announced that the all-electric crossover is the Electric Vehicle Best Buy for 2022. The Ford EV SUV is eligible for the maximum $7,500 federal EV tax credit, plus any other state and local incentives in your area.

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Tesla sales, VW tech, electric Harley-Davidson: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

Volkswagen buys wireless tech from Volvo. With final sales reports out from the whole auto industry, we built some context around Tesla's end-of-the-year sales numbers. The Model 3 is setting the pace among luxury cars. Harley-Davidson announces pricing and a date for buyers interested in purchasing its LiveWire electric motorcycle.

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How EV adoption is soaring in unlikely circumstances, and what could make it better

Teslarati

The state of EV adoption is relatively healthy, with more Americans buying EVs than ever despite increased costs and extended wait times for delivery. “Americans are buying EVs at a record pace despite rising prices and long waits for delivery. Price Parity and the EV Tax Credit. Superior EV tech is keeping the U.S.