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New Year’s Resolutions for EV Drivers

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The only thing worse than being ICE’d (as in, finding that a charger is blocked by an internal combustion engine vehicle) is discovering that an EV driver is using the charging spot but not charging. Note that new eligibility criteria restrict certain EVs from qualifying for this tax credit. Don’t block the charging station.

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BMW Group Launches car sharing service “ReachNow” in Seattle

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The service will expand to include Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in the next quarter. After downloading and registering on the ReachNow app, available in the App Store and on Google Play, members can locate and book the closest available car in the ReachNow app or find a ReachNow car on the street.

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Hyundai introduces 2018 Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid models at Chicago Auto Show

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Sonata Plug-in Hybrid buyers are currently eligible for a $4,919 federal tax credit. Sonata Hybrid SE has preliminary internal estimates of 39 mpg (6.03 Plus, users can search for points of interest using Google with voice or text and have the directions when they start their Sonata Plug-in. Hybrid Powertrain.

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Four Benefits of EV Charging for Hospitality

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million electric cars were sold worldwide in the first quarter of 2023, a 25% increase from the same period in 2022, and the International Energy Agency currently expects 14 million global EV sales by the end of the year. The federal tax credit will provide qualifying businesses located in certain census tracts with up to 30% per station.

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How EV Charging Boosts Value at Commercial Real Estate

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In addition, while electric vehicle charging was removed from the 2021 International Building Code requirements, chargers may be required in municipal building codes and certain rebate programs. Level 2 chargers are less taxing on available power supply and budgets. Is your property within 1 mile of the highway?

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How to Answer Top EV FAQs This Season at Your Dealership

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It’s a new car-buying season and many new car buyers want to take advantage of the federal government’s electric vehicle tax incentives. With the federal used and commercial EV tax credits now eligible for residents’ 2023 taxes, even those who want to buy a used vehicle can purchase their first EV!

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U. Minnesota team develops Lagrangian technique to identify NOx hotspots; opportunity for connected vehicles and big data

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They manually identified Lagrangian NO x hotspots by plotting emitted NO x as a function of location using internally developed software and the Google Earth mapping program. The sheer size of data possible as more vehicles are connected presents a significant challenge to extending Lagrangian analyses.

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