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Tesla ships more vehicles from China to North America

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Tesla is shipping another batch of vehicles from China to North America as a second ship packed with all-electric cars built at Gigafactory Shanghai is on its way to Canada. However, the April reports were proven to be accurate as both Model 3 and Model Y vehicles made their way to a port in Washington State on May 1.

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Kia EV9 reservations to start this month in North America

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Kia EV9 reservation will start this month in North America. The South Korean automaker recently announced that North American customers may start reserving the three-row EV9 SUV on October 16, 2023, at 10 a.m. market in years,” said COO & EVP of Kia America Steven Center. “As

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The Updated Tesla Model 3 is Available in North America

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After several months of spy shots and looking at the updated Tesla Model 3 in European markets, the car is finally available in North America. inch display in the front that handles all vehicle controls and functions, and back-seat passengers get an 8-inch touchscreen for climate and entertainment controls.

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Tesla Model 3 Highland leases qualify for IRA tax credit loophole

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The Tesla Model 3 Highland was recently launched in North America. Tesla Model 3 Highland leases are more affordable thanks to a loophole in the Inflation Reduction Act about commercial vehicles. Tesla calculated that Model 3 Highland lease payments would be $329 monthly, excluding taxes and fees.

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New bipartisan bill in US Congress to expand EV and hydrogen fuel cell tax credits

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US Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Lamar Alexander (R-TN), Gary Peters (D-MI), and Susan Collins (R-ME) along with Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05) introduced the Driving America Forward Act, bipartisan legislation to expand the electric vehicle and hydrogen fuel cell tax credits. ITC Holdings Corp., ITC Holdings Corp.,

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Inflation Reduction Act mandates escalating battery critical mineral requirements to qualify for EV tax credit

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The Inflation Reduction Act , which the Senate passed last week, revamps the electric vehicle Federal tax credit of $7,500 ( earlier post ). Among the changes are an extension of the tax credit through 2032, the removal of the unit-sales cap of 200,000 per OEM, and a new mandate for qualified cars being assembled in North America.

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Biden Administration mulls over reprieve from EV tax credits for automakers

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The reprieve would concern the eligibility of electric vehicles for the IRA’s tax incentives. One of the biggest concerns about the IRA’s requirements for EV tax credit eligibly regards battery packs, cells, and the materials used to manufacture them. The Teslarati team would appreciate hearing from you.