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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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Your Guide to Electric-Vehicle Charging-Station Tax Credits

EV Connect

And thanks to a variety of tax credits and incentive programs, the barrier to entry may be lower than you think. On the federal, state and local levels, there are a plethora of tax credits for installing electric-vehicle charging stations. They include incentives for installing EV charging stations.

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Toyota 2017 Mirai fuel cell vehicle remains $57,500; 312-mile electric range

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Toyota announced the pricing for the 2017 model year Mirai fuel cell vehicle. Mirai customers also may qualify for an $8,000 federal tax credit and $5,000 potential California rebate along with access to the California HOV carpool lane. Three years complimentary Safety Connect and Entune, including hydrogen station finder app.

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Audi ups A3 Sportback e-tron PHEV technology offerings for US MY2017; virtual cockpit

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For MY 2017, Audi has updated its A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid electric vehicle for the US with improved technology offerings such as the available Audi virtual cockpit and standard driver assistance systems including Audi pre sense front. The A3 Sportback e-tron continues to feature a 1.4-liter

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Hyundai Ioniq 5 refresh details – OTA updates, bigger battery, and a rear wiper!

Baua Electric

The Ioniq 5 is getting access to Hyundai’s “Connected Car Navigation Cockpit” software along with… over-the-air updates! As a result, it’s also selling extremely well , even in the US despite being from a foreign automaker which results in tax credit disadvantages. But the biggest interior change isn’t visible, it’s in software.

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Rivian introduces two quad-motor, AWD “Electric Adventure Vehicles”

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Connectivity and Digital Experience. Rivian has developed its connected car platform from a clean sheet to allow full control and flexibility over the vehicle hardware, software and user experience. All Rivian vehicles connect to a cloud-ecosystem for data exchange and processing, enabling machine learning and data services.

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Road Test: 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

When Clean Fleet Report first reviewed the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid in 2017, it was the only electrified minivan on the market. But the landscape has changed since 2017 as the 2021 Toyota Sienna minivan is now a hybrid. The horizontal LED tail lights, are connected by a light strip that runs the full width of the rear.