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Kentucky electric cars now pay two taxes where gas cars only pay one

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Kentucky State Capitol. Photo by Mobilus in Mobili on Flickr As of January 1st, Kentucky has implemented not one but two new taxes on electric vehicles, both of which are individually higher than what gas vehicles pay on similar units of energy. cents, compared to a current average gas price of $2.78 per gallon in the state).

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University of Tennessee to head $250M advanced composites manufacturing institute; Ford, Honda and Volkswagen members

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The new Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation (IACMI), announced today by President Obama, will focus on advanced fiber-reinforced polymer composites that combine strong fibers with tough plastics to yield materials that are lighter and stronger than steel. Adherent Technologies, Inc.; Honda R&D Americas, Inc.;

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Toyota 3-row EVs, Tesla price cuts, electric G-wagen, airless tires: The Week in Reverse

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Which EV brand has the lowest ownership costs of any automotive brand? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending April 26, 2024. That complements the other Toyota 3-row electric SUV set to be made in Kentucky in 2025. vehicle share, and about 20% of all cars sold globally.

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UAW Contract Voting Has Been Mixed Thus Far

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Unionized Ford workers in Louisville, Kentucky, and General Motors employees from Spring Hill, Tennessee, have voted no on the contract agreement reached by the United Auto Workers. & On Monday, production workers at the Ford Kentucky Truck Plant and Louisville Assembly Plant voted against the tentative agreement.

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UAW Broadens Strike to Target Stellantis Truck Plant

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Union leadership said the facility had been targeted due to Stellantis having offered the “worst proposal” in regard to wage increases, cost-of-living adjustments, and the timeline required for employees to reach full-time status. These are the vehicles that matter most to those brands and shutting them down is a fairly serious escalation.

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Toyota is already offering $10k off a lease for its fully electric 2024 bZ4X

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Lease cash is a manufacturer incentive that lowers the cost of a new vehicle when it’s leased. CarsDirect scouted out this Greater New York deal that enables car buyers to lease a bZ4X XLE for just $299 per month for 36 months with $3,999 due at signing. It’s focusing on hybrids and gas cars.

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UAW crash with Detroit 3 displays a extra confrontational union as collision time limit looms

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Talking extreme era to Ford employees at a plant in Louisville, Kentucky, Fain complained about one usual for the company category and some other for familiar employees. As well as, he famous, the automakers are all set to let fall a slew of pristine electrical cars that may be not on time via a collision.

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