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Which EVs Still Qualify for Federal Tax Credits?

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With the guidance having come in on the United States’ updated EV tax credit scheme, outlined in the so-called Inflation Reduction Act, we now have a pretty good idea of which electric vehicles still qualify. That also means a bunch of foreign-made vehicles no longer qualify.

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Ford prices C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid at $29,995 after federal tax credit; expects conquest rate of about 50%

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Its eligibility for a $3,750 federal tax credit drops that to $29,995. Both Prius Plug-in models qualify for a federal tax credit of $2,500. C-MAX Energi also is expected to qualify for additional tax credits up to $1,500 in California. The base MSRP for the Prius Plug-in Hybrid is $32,000.

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Ford to Invest Additional $450M in Michigan for Hybrid and Plug-in Vehicle Production; Battery System Design and Development to Be In-House Core Competency

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With the additional investment, Michigan Assembly will be the production site of next-generation hybrid, plug-in hybrid and full battery electric vehicles, all of which will be built off the company’s new global C-car platform. “We The production site will be announced at a later date. beginning in 2012.

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The Best Electric SUVs on the Market

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The Model Y qualifies for the full $7,500 federal EV tax credit. At the moment, the Mach-E only qualifies for half of the federal EV tax credit, providing eligible drivers a credit of up to $3,750. The Chevy Bolt EUV also qualifies for the full $7,500 federal EV tax credit. The other upside? Let’s take a look at some of them.

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Ford issues 2015 trends report; the emergent role of Generation Z

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Ford has issued its third annual trends report, a compilation of consumer research and insights from thought leaders around the world, which is intended to provide a look at micro-trends expected to influence products and brands for 2015 and beyond. People are increasingly seeking out immersive adventures, elevating escapism to a fine art.

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Frost & Sullivan Outlines Opportunities for Chemical Companies in the Changing Automotive Sector

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However, chemical companies must develop products for the unmet needs of automotive OEMs rather than simply pushing an existing product in a new sector, the consultancy said. Therefore, recycling, performance and sustainable production should be key focus points of R&D programs with clear objectives and targets based on unmet needs.

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Argonne researchers developing multifunctional farm landscapes balancing economy, bioenergy and environment

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In collaboration with the farming community of the Indian Creek Watershed in central Illinois, researchers from Argonne National Laboratory (ANL) are finding ways to meet three agrarian land management objectives simultaneously: maximizing a farmer’s production; growing feedstock for bioenergy; and protecting the environment. 2015.04.012.