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Proposed Federal EV Tax Credit Reform: Will It Move the Sales Needle?

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For electric vehicle observers, the legislation contains two key provisions: The first would extend the tax credit to automakers who already reached the current phaseout level of 200,000 EVs sold with another 400,000 vehicles, but with a reduction to $7,000 from the current maximum $7,500 credit.

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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. Ford Motor Company. General Motors Company.

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Honda to lease 2017 Clarity Electric for $269 a month, 36 months

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Honda announced an introductory lease price of $269 a month for 36 months (plus tax) for the 2017 Honda Clarity Electric sedan ( earlier post ), which is coming to select dealerships in California and Oregon August 2017. The lease terms include an attractive allowance of 20,000 miles per year and 24/7 roadside assistance.

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2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid PHEV minivan EPA-rated at 84 MPGe in electric-only mode; role of eFlite dual-motor/one-way clutch strategy

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Exceeding its initial program targets, the plug-in 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid ( earlier post ) has earned an electric-mode fuel economy rating of 84 miles-per-gallon-equivalent (MPGe) from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid also excelled on two other fronts. Click to enlarge.

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GM Won't Fund CCS, VW TDI Fix Rejected, Electric-Car Tax Credits: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

Today, General Motors says it won't fund Combined Charging Standard (CCS) DC fast-charging stations for the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV electric car, California rejects Volkswagen's proposed fix for 2.0-liter liter TDI diesel cars, and we look at when electric-car tax credits will expire. California rejects.

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Chevrolet delivers first Bolt EVs to SF Bay Area customers

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Named the Motor Trend 2017 Car of the Year, the Bolt EV offers an EPA-estimated 238 miles of range on a full charge, enabling owners to go beyond average daily driving needs with range to spare. Depending on individual tax situations, customers may receive an available federal tax credit of up to $7,500.

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Hyundai lowers entry price, bumps all-electric range on new 2018 Sonata Plug-In Hybrid

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The starting price for the 2018 Sonata Hybrid Plug-In is $33,250, a $1,350 reduction from the 2017 model. The vehicle qualifies for a $4,919 Federal Tax Credit along with other state-level incentives. 27 miles in the outgoing model). LED Headlights with Dynamic Bending Light. Second row USB port. GDI 4-cylinder Atkinson Cycle.

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