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Novel Sodium-Ion Battery-Powered EVs To Hit Chinese Streets in January

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While Chinese brands and obscure battery chemistries may never become mainstream in America, this type of movement in the industry is what’s needed to drive adoption to the tipping point. Image: Iryna Imago via Shutterstock] Become a& TTAC insider.

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Survey Shows Auto Dealers Still Annoyed With Biden EV Strategy

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Thousands of dealerships have urged President Joe Biden to reconsider the proposal — which could be finalized as soon as March — arguing it would mandate an unrealistic shift to solely battery-powered vehicles before the market and infrastructure are ready. Electric vehicles are exciting.

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What EV has the Best Bang for the Buck?

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Bronson, Tampa, FL With some 43 new battery-powered electric vehicles (EVs) debuting in the U.S. As of this publishing things have not settled completely about the eligibility of different vehicles, which can shuffle the affordability question. –Ed.] EV buyers still qualify for up to $7,500 in tax credits.

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Electric Vehicle Adoption Divide Mapped

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The populace is split between gasoline-loving Luddites, endlessly bemoaning the current regulatory landscape and smug EV adopters who proselytize battery-powered vehicles with all the zealotry of a religious fanatic. They've got pricing power right now." "To There’s plenty of overlap between the two groups.

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Must Read 40+ Electric Vehicle Interview Questions & Answers

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It coordinates communication between different systems, including the motor, battery, power electronics, and charging system. 7 DC-DC Converter: A DC-DC converter converts high voltage DC supply from the battery to low voltage supply. Taking advantage of these incentives can make EVs more financially attractive.

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Are Rising EV Inventories Proof Nobody Wants Them?

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However, government incentives (EV tax credits) have made them more attractive in the general sense. The Tesla Model Y may still be on the pricier side of affordable EVs, lack the fit-and-finish of other models, and be a little too barren inside for some tastes. There will be points where one is ahead of the other."

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Road Test: 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV

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The 2022 Bolt EUV has a 65 kilowatt-hour (kWh) lithium-ion battery powering a single 150 kW motor that produces 200 horsepower and 266 pound-feet of torque. The Bolt EUV no longer qualifies for federal tax credits, but will qualify for credits in some states and will probably be eligible under the new tax credit system.

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