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Rivian (RIVN) adds R1S SUV to lease program and expands to additional states

Baua Electric

Although these flagship models first hit the market in 2021, the ability to lease one was not an option until late last year. Rivian ($RIVN) looks to continue its momentum in 2024 following a relatively strong second half of 2023 and looks to do so on the wings of its two passenger EV models – the R1T pickup and R1S SUV.

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Electrify Your Fleet Faster With Incentives and Rebates

EV Connect

Federal Incentives for Electric Fleets There are a variety of federal tax credits and incentives for purchasing electric vehicles, as well as for expanding America’s charging network and EV infrastructure. Current models, credit amounts and manufacturer phase-out info are available through the Internal Revenue Service.

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Li-ion Polymer Battery Maker Kokam America Is Partner of Choice for Smith Electric Vehicles US; Kokam JV With Dow Targeted at Scaling Up Production

Green Car Congress

When Smith Electric Vehicles US Corp (SEV-US) announced on 27 March its selection of Kansas City, Missouri as the site for its US assembly plant for electric commercial vehicles ( earlier post ), SEV-US CEO Bryan Hansel named Kokam America (also based in Missouri) as the electric vehicle company’s battery “ partner of choice. ”

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US and China Presidents Announce US-China Electric Vehicles Initiative, Six Other Measures to Strengthen Cooperation Between the Countries on Energy Issues

Green Car Congress

The United States and China are the world’s two largest automobile markets. In the United States, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act expanded a $7,500 consumer tax credit for electric vehicles and included $2.4 In the past year, both countries have made major investments in electric vehicles.

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Kokam is Smith Electrics partner of choice

Green Cars News

Smith Electric Vehicles has announced that Kokam America will be its battery partner of choice when work begins at its Kansas City, Missouri, site. Having established itself in several niche markets, the company has been building up for the automotive sector. For more information on that story, click here.