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2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid Qualifies for $3,400 Tax Credit

Green Car Congress

Buyers of a new 2010 Fusion Hybrid or Mercury Milan Hybrid this year will qualify for a $3,400 tax credit. The credit amount is based on a vehicle’s potential fuel efficiency. The Fusion Hybrid carries a 41 mpg rating in the city and 36 mpg on the highway. Ford Hybrid Tax Credit Amounts.

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Altech-Eco Receives Final EPA Certifications for Dedicated and Bi-Fuel 2010 Ford Focus CNG/Gasoline Conversion Systems

Green Car Congress

Altech-Eco Corporation has obtained Certificates of Conformity (COC) from the EPA for its new dedicated and bi-fuel 2010 Ford Focus compressed natural gas (CNG) conversion systems. Households or companies can receive a $4,000 Federal Income Tax Credit by purchasing and converting a vehicle with Altech-Eco’s conversion system.

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Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid Qualified for Hybrid Vehicle Credit

Green Car Congress

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has designated the new Mercedes-Benz 2010 S400 Hybrid ( earlier post ) as eligible for the Alternative Motor Vehicle Credit as a Qualified Hybrid Motor Vehicle. Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid customers are eligible for a one-time tax credit of up to $1,150.

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EPA and NHTSA Issue Notice of Intent to Develop New Greenhouse Gas and Fuel Economy Standards for Light-Duty Vehicle Model Years 2017-2025; Proposal Expected by 30 Sep 2011

Green Car Congress

The 2025 targets analyzed thus range from 190 g/mi (equivalent to 47 mpg under test) under the 3% per year reduction scenario to 143 g/mi (equivalent to 62 mpg under test) under the 6% per year scenario. EPA-HQ-OAR-0799 and/or NHTSA-2010-0131. Earlier post.). —Notice of Upcoming Joint Rulemaking.

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First Drive: 2016 Hyundai Sonata PHEV and HEV

Green Car Congress

Hyundai unveiled the first generation hybrid Sonata in 2010, with a 2011 market introduction. Sonata Plug-in Hybrid buyers will be eligible for a $2,500 fixed federal tax credit and a variable federal tax credit based on battery capacity that will also be over $2,000. Combined fuel economy (mpg). 40 93 MPGe.

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Plug-in cars: Moving Forward

Plugs and Cars

GM may be in bankruptcy but remains unwavering in its commitment to have the Volt in some showrooms by November 2010. The federal consumer tax credit awaits major automaker cars that can claim them. Mitsubishi has begun to manufacture the iMiev in the thousands for the Japanese market. It’s far from a slam dunk.

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2030: 20 Million More ICE Vehicles Will Be on the Roads in the US Than in 2021

EV Adoption

After 11 years (starting in 2010) of the modern/contemporary EV period, combined US sales of EVs (BEV and PHEV) reached 318,798 in 2020. Adding up the annual sales beginning from 2010 gets us to approximately 26.2 Following are the step-by-step inputs and data: 2030 EV Sales and Share of New Vehicle Sales. million EVs in operation.

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