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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. The Cybertruck pulled off a shift to 48 volts. The EPA listed the two versions. And why didn’t some EVs and PHEVs make the cut?

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Kia looks to secure US federal tax credit for EV9 in 2025

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It appears that South Korean automaker Kia is taking some steps to ensure that its EV9 all-electric SUV will qualify for the full $7,500 federal tax credit in the United States next year. By producing the EV9 in Georgia, the all-electric SUV could qualify for a partial EV tax credit. The vehicle is equipped with a 99.8

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Colorado buyers of Chevy Volt eligible for $13,500 in tax credits

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Colorado residents who purchase or lease a new Chevrolet Volt are eligible for a state tax credit of up to $6,000 in addition to a federal tax credit of up to $7,500 for a total price reduction of as much as $13,500. A tool to determine specific state or local electric vehicle tax credits is available here.

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Hyundai 2023 IONIQ 6 EV to start at $41,600; 53 kWh pack option with 240-mile range

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The IONIQ 6 SE Long Range with an EPA-estimated 361 miles of range from its larger 77.4 Eligibility for state tax credits is dependent on individual tax circumstances. kWh battery has a MSRP of $45,500 ($46,615 including delivery).

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Tesla Solar City layoffs, Chevrolet Volt recall, and EPA staff levels: Today's Car News

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Chevrolet issues a recall for the 2013 Volt. EPA staff levels are below legal levels. And an energy industry poll says Americans aren't fond of the electric-car tax credit. Tesla's recent layoffs have hit Solar City installers. All of this and more on Green Car Reports. New reports.

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EPA pegs Ford C-MAX Energi PHEV range at 620 miles

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has rated the overall range for Ford’s plug-in hybrid C-MAX Energi at 620 miles (998 km). The Toyota Prius plug-in trails the C-MAX Energi by 80 miles at 540 miles of overall range, and the Chevrolet Volt comes in third at 380 miles.

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Ford C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid EPA-certified for 100 MPGe combined; tops Volt and Prius PHV

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The new Ford C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ), which goes on sale in the US this year, is now EPA- certified at 100 miles-per-gallon equivalent (MPGe) combined city and highway, and 108 MPGe in the city. C-MAX Hybrid, available in dealerships this fall, is now EPA-certified at 47 mpg city, 47 mpg highway and 47 mpg combined.

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