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LG Energy Solutions shifts plans for Arizona plant

Teslarati

LG Energy Solution (LGES) recently announced that its battery facility in Arizona will become a key production hub for 46-series cylindrical cells in North America. ” The Arizona plant was initially expected to produce 2170 cells at an annual capacity of 27 GWh. . billion to $5.5 billion with a margin of 6.3%.

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2023 was a tremendous year for both EVs and Plug In America!

Plug in America

Clean Vehicle Tax Credits Clean vehicle tax credits kicked into high gear in 2023. New federal EV tax credits were expanded and updated, and credits for used and commercial EVs became available for the first time in January. Join us as we recap highlights from 2023 and flag big things to expect in 2024.

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Ford reportedly eliminates lease-to-buy option on electric vehicles

Teslarati

” Ford, GM, Stellantis, Toyota push for Congress to eliminate EV tax credit limits. .” This change happened on June 15 in 37 states; the remaining 14 states and the District of Columbia will follow suit by the fourth quarter of this year. Ford confirmed to CarsDirect that its communication was legitimate. battery production.”

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Blink’s 2023 Year in Review

Blink Charging

Specifically, BlueLA powered by Blink Mobility prioritizes affordable EV car sharing in cities, while Envoy concentrates on offering sharing services as an amenity in apartments, hotels, and workplaces. In February, Blink teamed up with Hertz to provide free EV charging to Hertz customers in Phoenix, Arizona during the big game weekend.

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Everyone’s EV

Electric Auto Association

E VA members spread the word about Chevy Bolts Raejean Fellows, a former president of the Electric Vehicle Association, has been determined to show that electric vehicles (EVs) are affordable for a large swath of the American public. I was lucky to have a great dealership here in Arizona,” Fellows said about Van Chevrolet in Scottsdale. “The

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How EV Connect Helps Service Charging Stations Beyond the Initial Installation

EV Connect

When you’re shopping around for an EV charging station provider, you’ll want to evaluate their O&M plan for features and affordability. While the programs may not mandate an O&M plan, an EV customer service plan is the best way to affordably operate and maintain your charging stations. What does it cover?

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800-Volt EV Charging: The ?Other Palliative for Range Anxiety ???

Cars That Think

The Arizona-built Lucid Air sedan can also charge at just under 300 kW. In even-more-affordable, rear-wheel-drive form, they sneak over the magic 482-km (300-mile) mark in range. That Air, however, starts above $140,000 for its Grand Touring edition, and $96,500 for a Touring model. As noted, the Hummer costs more than $110,000.

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