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DOE awards $98M in tax credits to automakers and suppliers for clean technology manufacturing

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced $150 million in clean energy tax credits to 12 businesses to build US capabilities in clean energy manufacturing; $98 million of that goes to five automakers and suppliers towards investments in domestic manufacturing equipment. Funded at $2.3 Funded at $2.3 Lead organization. Description.

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What effect will lower tax credits on Tesla and GM plug-ins have in the new year? Take our Twitter poll

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The wind-down of federal tax credits on plug-in vehicles begins to hit in 2019. Tax credits for Tesla buyers were already reduced to $3,750 on Tuesday. The same reduction is scheduled to hit GM's plug-in models, the Chevy Volt and Bolt EV on April 1.

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How Automotive Dealerships Can Save Money with Battery Energy Storage

Blink Charging

Paired with renewable energy sources like solar, wind, or other energy sources, facilities can use the BES system to store and harness solar power or as a backup power source by storing energy from the grid. Unlike Level 2 chargers that use 208/240-volt (V) input, DC fast chargers demand 480 V (often necessitating a new transformer).

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NYC Goes EV

Revenge of the Electric Car

From the article: ‘The New York study anticipates that by 2015, electric vehicle prices should decline because of reduced battery costs, that there will be a sufficient supply of electric vehicles to purchase, and that consumers will take advantage of the existing federal tax credit of $7,500 for new electric cars. Better Cars ….

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First drive: US spec Audi A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid; 83-86 MPGe with 16-17 mile EV range

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On a drive along tightly winding, climbing and descending, and sometimes narrow roads, the A3 Sportback e-tron stayed planted to the pavement on its line through tight curves taken at speed. kWh battery pack ranges between 280 and 390 volts, depending upon level of charge. Battery pack. The voltage of the 8.8

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Road Test: 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Limited Plug-in Hybrid

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kilowatt onboard charger will replenish an empty battery to the maximum 32 miles driving range in about two hours using a 240-volt Level 2 charger. Expect about 14 hours with a regular, 120-volt household outlet. The Pacifica Hybrid does not have a Level 3/DC fast charging capability. Pricing and Warranties. Touring L $48,573.

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Road Test: 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid

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kW onboard charger will replenish an empty battery to the maximum 32 miles driving range in about two hours using a 240-volt Level 2 charger. Expect about 14 hours with a regular, 110-volt household outlet. Wind gusts or passing big rigs had no effect on the stability and sure footed feel. Yep, all on one tank.