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Tesla Cybertruck tax credit and 48V, next-best EVs, House EPA pushback: Today’s Car News

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The House votes on what appears to be a broad misunderstanding of proposed EPA rules. The EPA is very optimistic about the Tesla Cybertruck qualifying for the EV tax credit. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The EPA listed the two versions. The Cybertruck pulled off a shift to 48 volts.

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EV tax credit details, automakers' CAFE credit glut, hybrid thefts: Today’s Car News

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Automakers aren’t doing all they can to raise mpg, according to a new EPA report. Hybrids are hot for car thieves right now. And will the EV tax credit include that union-made bonus? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The House version of the Build Back Better Act passed last week includes a tax.

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EPA proposal details, VW ambition, Americans support EV incentives: Today’s Car News

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models eligible for the full $7,500 EV tax credit amount. And the EPA proposes standards that effectively align with California, without an EV mandate. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. EPA has proposed tough new vehicle emissions rules. VW is planning a great many U.S.

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Volvo EX30 debut, base Model 3 tax credit, plugging in PHEVs: Today’s Car News

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Base Standard Range versions of the Model 3 are eligible for more EV tax credit money than they were last week. Plug-in hybrid drivers likely aren’t plugging in as much as the EPA has been assuming. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. And the Volvo EX30 EV aims for the $35,000 mark from the start.

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VW ID.4 AWD range, EV tax credit union pushback, “green” hydrogen from methane: Today’s Car News

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Tesla, Toyota, and Honda are among the automakers pushing back about an EV tax credit that gives a boost to labor unions. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Volkswagen revealed EPA range. Volkswagen reveals range ratings for its affordable all-wheel-drive EVs.

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Tesla’s demand-triggering Model 3 LR gets official EPA range rating

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Tesla’s reintroduced Model 3 Long Range has finally landed an official range rating from the EPA just a few weeks after the automaker started re-offering the vehicle to U.S. Now the EPA has listed the Model 3 Long Range’s official range rating of 333 miles. customers after an eight-month hiatus. seconds from 0-60 MPH.

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President Biden calls on Congress, States for fuel tax holiday; increase in refinery capacity

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President Biden called on Congress to suspend the federal gas tax for the next 90 days, through the busy summer driving season—18 cents per gallon for gasoline and 24 cents per gallon for diesel. He also called on states to suspend their state gas taxes as well or to find other ways to deliver some relief.

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