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Feature: Top 6 Reasons Why an EV Is the Right Choice

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This figure represents a 46 peercent increase compared to sales made in 2018. If you’re trying to reckon whether an electric car is for you, here are top reasons why you should get aboard the electric vehicle voyage: 1. You can now purchase an electric vehicle at a fair price due to the existing tax credits.

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Market Update: How Battery Pack Costs Declined Since 2008

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The cost of battery packs has been a significant factor in the adoption of these technologies, and recent developments show that we’re moving in the right direction as prices drop. A battery with a capacity of one kilowatt-hour that once cost $7,500 in 1991 was only $181 in 2018, marking a remarkable 97% decrease in just three decades.

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Cash for Volts?

Revenge of the Electric Car

More details at: Group Seeks US Tax Credits To Spur Electric Car Use. to offer tax credits for buying all-electric plug-in vehicles as part of a $128 billion program to get seven million such cars on the road by 2018. UPDATE:Group Seeks US Tax Credits To Spur Electric Car Use. By Judith Burns.

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Tesla driving test hell: How DMV examiners’ biases are inhibiting the EV transition

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In 2020 alone, Tesla still sold 37% of its vehicles in California, despite the pandemic and the company no longer having any access to the $7,500 federal tax credit enjoyed by competitors like the Ford Mustang Mach-E and the Volkswagen ID.4. Credit: Tesla Inc. Insights from CA’s Clean Air Protectors.

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Electric Vehicle Spotlight: Financing Rivian R1T

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First unveiled in 2018 by American EV manufacturer Rivian Automotive, the R1T has swiftly garnered attention for its fusion of cutting-edge technology, rugged design, and eco-conscious performance. Range and Battery Charging For 2024, the Rivian R1T offers three different battery packs to choose from: Standard, Large, and Max.

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Road Test: 2023 Polestar 2 Dual Motor Performance Plus

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In 2018 Polestar became its own stand-alone car company and began its numerical offerings. Both measurements are best used to compare EVs as the actual miles you will get from a kWh of battery varies greatly based on the speed you’re traveling, the temperature and the style of driving. So what is a Polestar 2? kW onboard charger.

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