The Truth About Cars

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Ford has said it will restart construction on the electric vehicle battery facility it’s building in Marshall, Michigan, after pausing work when the UAW strike kicked off a couple months ago. From Ford: While we remain bullish on our long-term strategy for electric vehicles, we are re-timing and resizing some investments.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 30, 2024

Ford is instituting big discounts on the Mustang Mach-E for fleet customers, as well as a new program that allows dealers to use inventory as rental cars. The discount, which matches the amount of the federal EV tax credit the Mach-E no longer qualifies for, is reportedly aimed at spurring sales. 30, reports CarsDirect.

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Baua Electric

MAY 21, 2024

2024 Kia EV9 (Source: Kia) CarsDirect is busy hunting down the best Memorial Day EV deals – here are three standouts from Tesla, Kia, and Ford. CarsDirect reported earlier in May that the $7,500 federal tax credit can make the Model Y $9,000 cheaper than a Model 3. Click here to find a local dealer that may have the Kia EV9 in stock.

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Baua Electric

MAY 23, 2024

2024 Kia EV9 (Source: Kia) CarsDirect is busy hunting down the best Memorial Day EV deals – here’s the latest from Tesla, Kia, Ford, and now Mercedes. Click here to find a local dealer that may have the 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQB-Class in stock. Click here to find a local dealer that may have the Tesla Model Y in stock.

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EV Life

JUNE 29, 2023

The bill puts forth several measures aimed at advancing decarbonization in the state, including tax credits for industrial facilities to implement emission-reducing improvements, new spending for geothermal energy projects and geothermal electricity generation, the construction of sustainable aviation fuel production facilities, and more.

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Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 6, 2023

Road Trip: 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium Extended Range Making the Case To Be Your Only Car Clean Fleet Report recently ventured on a 1,796-mile, four-state road trip in an all-electric 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium AWD Extended. This is our review of the car that made the trip. Here’s an overview.

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Teslarati

JULY 11, 2023

Electric cars currently account for about 6.5% For context, dealers have about 54 days’ worth of inventory for gasoline-powered cars. Even the Ford Mustang Mach-E, which is popular and well-loved, now has a 117-day supply. of the country’s automotive sector. That’s up from 38% in 2021.

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Clean Fleet Report has previously reviewed the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E, and our opinion is Ford has a winner with this all-electric SUV. To make things even more interesting, Ford has just released the 2021 Mustang Mach-E GT and GT Performance models that deliver more performance with increased speed and handling. Technology.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 12, 2014

A study by researchers at the Institute of Transportation Studies, UC Davis finds that buyers of plug-in vehicles (PEVs) are substantially less satisfied with the dealer purchase experience than buyers of conventional vehicles—with the notable exception of Tesla buyers. In some cases, dealers outright discouraged PEV purchases.

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EV Adoption

JUNE 21, 2022

Nine of these EVs have a base MSRP of less than $35,000 and another nine would have a net effective price below $30,000 when factoring in the applicable federal EV tax credit. And buyers in some states may qualify for further incentives including rebates or no sales tax, along with some utilities also providing rebates. Cost Parity?

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 9, 2012

Ford began production of the 2013 C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid vehicle ( earlier post ) at Michigan Assembly in October, and the vehicles are heading for showrooms. Ford has tripled to more than 200 the number of dealers certified to sell its lineup of plug-in electrified vehicles, including the C-MAX Energi that is on sale now.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The automaker now expects to begin building electric cars in the US in the fourth quarter of 2024, with the grand opening in the first quarter of next year. Hyundai initially planned to begin production early next year, but the automaker is plowing ahead with the $7,500 federal tax credit on the line.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 6, 2024

Which EVs made the tax-credit shortlist in 2024? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending January 5, 2024. The Kia EV9 is Green Car Reports’ Best Car To Buy 2024. The plan will include up to 50 dealers in the U.S. Which company faced a $1.7

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 25, 2024

Hyundai expects to sell around 300,000 electric cars in 2024, or about 12% growth from last year. Hyundai accelerated construction to take advantage of government incentives like the $7,500 tax credit. Hyundai IONIQ 5 (Source: Hyundai) To make up for the tax credit, Hyundai introduced significant incentives on the IONIQ 5 and 6 models.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 16, 2024

A dealer bulletin shows that all versions of the 2024 Ioniq 6 are eligible for $7,500 in “retail bonus cash”—a rebate that can essentially be applied only to purchases, and not with Hyundai’s current low-interest financing, CarsDirect notes. So it appears that the company wants to stay very competitive on price.

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EV Central

APRIL 16, 2024

That’s the findings from the Automotive Insights Report analysing March 2024 used car sales compiled by AutoGrab and the Australian Automotive Dealer Association. The used market for electric vehicles is gradually emerging with strong growth in the number of listings and cars sold,” he said. per cent of used cars sold were EVs.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 4, 2013

The 05’s monocoque weighs in at 78kg (172 lb), while the dry weight of the entire car is 695 kg (1,532 lb). 55,000 (US$83,925) (plus tax, plus shipping). HL 05 mid-engined two-seat supercar will launch in July. Drawing of the V?HL Click to enlarge. Pricing will start from c.£55,000

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Teslarati

JULY 27, 2022

Hauser said Tesla will take its business elsewhere: “I appreciate the fact that whether I did a poor job of explaining or whether you just don’t accept the fact we’re not a traditional car dealership there’s nothing I can do about that. A 2016 study found that 34 percent of people would rather wait in line at the DMV than buy a car.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The filing is classified under “automobiles, electric cars…trucks, lorries, [and] sports utility vehicles.” In the US, Hyundai Motor (including Kia) surged past Ford and GM to become the second top-selling EV brand behind Tesla. And that’s without its electric models qualifying for the federal tax credit (only through leasing).

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 17, 2024

Red details are also featured on the wheel and dashboard to give that sports car feel. Hyundai Motor Group (including Kia) overtook Ford and GM to take second in US EV sales last year, behind only Tesla. That’s without their electric models qualifying for the $7,500 EV tax credit (only through leasing).

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Cars That Think

MARCH 12, 2023

Electric cars barely existed in 2010, when the Tesla Model S was still a glint in Elon Musk’s eye. Instead, Lucid leaders see a bright future in cars that aim for maximum efficiency — rather than range per se — via smaller, more-affordable batteries. allowing automakers to theoretically build many more cars from a finite supply.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 16, 2011

The Sonic’s highway fuel economy makes it one of the most fuel-efficient small cars in the market, with fuel economy equivalent to the 2012 Ford Fiesta SFE and on a par with the 2012 Hyundai Accent. The Sonic is the only sub-compact car currently built in the US. The 2012 Chevrolet Sonic with the Ecotec 1.4L L/100km) combined.

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 10, 2024

Find a Reliable Dealer Near You In the quest for the perfect fleet vehicle, the importance of partnering with a reliable and reputable car dealer cannot be overstated. Whether it’s finding the best deals, accessing a broad spectrum of options, or seeking expert advice, the right dealership is pivotal.

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Baua Electric

AUGUST 17, 2023

for a number of causes: The logo is in large part unknown; the VF 8 is priced above alike automobiles from Ford, Volkswagen and Hyundai; and Tesla’s value cuts to the Style Y manufacture the market-leading crossover extremely aggressive. Analysts say VinFast faces headwinds within the U.S. The post VinFast’s paltry U.S.

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Blink Charging

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Specifically, BlueLA powered by Blink Mobility prioritizes affordable EV car sharing in cities, while Envoy concentrates on offering sharing services as an amenity in apartments, hotels, and workplaces. Like the tax credit for new EVs, the used EV tax credit included an AGI cap and must be sold by a licensed dealer.

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EV Life

MAY 5, 2023

This article is for informational purposes only, and is not intended to provide tax, legal or accounting advice. You should consult your own tax, legal and accounting advisors before engaging in any transaction. As one might imagine, car dealerships are excited to share the $7500 tax credit to encourage you to buy a car.

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My Energi

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

According to the results of a new YouGov survey commissioned by the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA), consumer acceptance of electric vehicles (EVs) continues to grow. To date this year, more than 260,000 BEVs alone have driven off dealer forecourts, with the Tesla Model Y now the fifth most popular new car in the UK.

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EV Adoption

JANUARY 8, 2022

Ford’s Mustang Mach-E in its first year on the market (Ford delivered 3 Mach-E units in December 2020), was the number one-selling BEV among legacy automakers at 27,140 units in 2021. The second key trend is the solid first-year sales of both the Ford Mustang Mach-E (27,140) and Volkswagen ID.4 4 (16,742) BEVs.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 3, 2024

As sales of electric vehicles continue to grow in 2024, many new and prospective customers have questions about qualifying for a federal tax credit on electric vehicles. Luckily, we have compiled everything you need to know about tax credits for your new or current electric vehicle into one place. How much is the federal tax credit?

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 2, 2024

Ask any race car engineer the importance of getting the weight low to the ground and evenly distributed. A-Spec RWD $65,850 A-Spec AWD $69,850 Type S AWD $74,850 Type S AWD $75,850* (*With the Performance Wheel and Tire Package) The ZDX is built in Spring Hill, Tennessee, meaning it will qualify for federal and state tax credits.

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Electric Auto Association

APRIL 1, 2021

An early adopter Sinclair’s first venture into the world of clean energy vehicles came in the early 2000’s when she and her husband purchased a Ford Escape Hybrid, a car they still own today. It was a little more than I wanted to spend on a used car, but it’s certainly worth it. The Tesla supercharging network is a game changer.”

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EV Life

JANUARY 4, 2024

Well, it’s 2024, the changes to the federal EV tax credit have officially taken effect, and it’s a bit of a mixed bag. The list of electric vehicles that qualify for the federal tax credit shrunk from 35 to 14, according to the US Department of Energy. Which Electric Vehicles Still Qualify for the Tax Credit?

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 30, 2018

Add to that the advent of autonomous vehicles and new business models such as ride hailing and car sharing, and we could be on the brink of major disruption in the transportation sector. In the top California cities for EV penetration, auto dealers offer 25 to 30 different models. And zero-emission vehicles are following this pattern.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2011

Conversely, responses for hybrid vehicles dropped in 2011, and basic/introduction cars fell more than 20 percentage points from last year. In fact, Hans Flick, national tax leader for KPMG’s automotive practice noted that executives appear to indicate that the idea of entry level cars may not have met expectations.

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Plug in America

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Remarkably, even electric cars came up in the debates, with Biden’s repeated commitment to build 500,000 charging stations. It’s not that EVs aren’t intrinsically better than gas cars, it’s simply that good policies help to accelerate the transition. 4, and Ford Mustang Mach-E, plus others. Despite this, U.S.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 8, 2014

Broadly, Navigant expects expansion in both the higher end of the market (thereby putting competitive pressure on Tesla Motors), as Audi, BMW, Cadillac, Mercedes, Saab, and Volvo introduce their first plug-in cars. Fuel cell car launches will spur a new round of “fuel cell vehicle versus battery electric vehicle” hype.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 25, 2009

Green Car Congress had the opportunity recently to have a discussion with Mark Donaghy, the Global Marketing Manager for Valence Technology, Inc., In May 2008, the Telegraph newspaper in the UK reported that British drivers paid 57 pence/liter or $2.99/ gallon of diesel in excise tax which doesn’t include the value added tax.

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