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Final EV Tax Credit Details and More EV News

Electric Auto Association

Many Americans want to know if their next EV purchase qualifies for a full, half, or any tax credit. EV tax credit. Source: Electric Vehicle Association) Proposed EV Tax Credit Rule to be Finalized on April 18 On March 31, the Treasury Department gave guidance on battery material requirements for automakers.

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Johnson Controls to invest $138.5M in Toledo battery facility to support start-stop market; projecting 70-92% demand globally for start-stop systems in new vehicles by 2020

Green Car Congress

Start-Stop is a technology applied to a standard gasoline-powered vehicle that automatically shuts the engine off during idle, reducing fuel use and emissions by 5–12 percent, and restarts when the driver engages the clutch or releases the brake pedal. Resources.

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Road Test: 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Limited Plug-in Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

Or how about 32 miles on no gasoline at all as you chauffeur around the kids and do in-town errands? The 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid has a gasoline-powered 3.6-liter The EPA rates fuel economy, when using the hybrid gasoline-only engine at 30 miles per gallon. How It Works. We would like to meet and talk with those people!

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Senators Kerry and Lieberman Release Details of Energy and Climate Bill; Incentives for Electric Drive and Natural Gas Vehicles

Green Car Congress

A strategic reserve complements the hard price collar and ensures the availability of price-certain allowances in the event of unusually high carbon prices. In addition, directly impacted states can veto drilling plans if they stand to suffer significant adverse impacts in the event of an accident. Decreasing Dependence on Foreign Oil.

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Road Test: 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

This means doing errands, taking the kids to sports or visiting friends, even most commutes, will be done without using any gasoline. The 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid is available with either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, both utilize a gasoline-powered 3.6-liter How It Works. mpg based on the dashboard computer.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Subaru Solterra EV

Clean Fleet Report

But the Solterra completely leaves gasoline behind and is all-electrons all-the-time. This Flash Drive review hits the highlights of our four hours spent driving the 2023 Solterra at a recent Subaru media launch event. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology. Room to fill.

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Road Test: 2021 Kia Niro PHEV EX Premium

Clean Fleet Report

liter four-cylinder gasoline engine mated to an 8.9 The Niro PHEV qualifies for federal tax credits and state rebates, and in some states, is eligible for a HOV sticker. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology. kW electric motor. LXS $30,765. EX $34,565.

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