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Affordable Audi electric, Ford police hybrids, Tesla refunds: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

Audi will build an upscale car on VW's affordable electric-car platform. Tesla will refund the full amount if it doesn't deliver cars in time for the full federal tax credit. And how do our readers see the future of the Chevy Volt's plug-in hybrid tech?

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

Cars That Think

The Hyundai Ioniq5 and Kia EV6 that I recently tested—a pair of wildly impressive, high-design EVs—take a different approach to solving range anxiety: an 800-volt battery architecture that delivers some of the fastest charging in the EV game, and unheard of at these price levels. With their modest size and 77.4-kWh

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Ford C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid EPA-certified for 100 MPGe combined; tops Volt and Prius PHV

Green Car Congress

The C-MAX Energi’s 100 MPGe combined rating beats the Toyota Prius plug-in hybrid’s combined EPA rating by 5 MPGe and the Chevrolet Volt’s by 2 MPGe. With a starting price of $29,995, after federal tax credit and including destination and delivery costs, Ford expects C-MAX Energi to be the US’ most affordable plug-in hybrid.

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Electric Vehicle Spotlight: Financing a Chevrolet Bolt EUV

EV Life

General Motors was one of the original pioneers of electric cars, introducing the EV1 in 1996 and the game-changing Volt in 2010. Today, we’ll be taking a look at one of Chevy’s most popular, affordable, and revolutionary offerings, the Chevrolet Bolt EUV. Federal, State, and Local EV Incentives Federal Tax Credit.

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Ford reveals specs for F-150 Lightning Pro: Price, Range, and Features

Teslarati

It is also the all-electric pickup truck’s most affordable variant. The starting MSRP for the Lightning Pro is $39,974 before tax incentives, and it features a standard battery pack and a dual-motor power 4×4 equivalent to 426 horsepower. It also comes with four 120-volt AC outlets and two USB ports.

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Personal: One in a Million

Clean Fleet Report

I think that’s fair since on a good day my 3 ½-year-old Chevrolet Volt has a 61-mile all-electric range, roughly comparable to a used Nissan Leaf or Fiat 500e. Buyers could still receive federal tax credits and local incentives if available. Would I have bought my Volt without the rebate? Nissan Leaf EV – 4,192.

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Ford and SunPower to offer home rooftop solar system to offset charging of Focus Electric

Green Car Congress

The complete SunPower solar system is offered at a base price of less than $10,000, after federal tax credits. Affordable financing options for the solar system are available through SunPower. This price point does not include local sales tax. Ford is also introducing the C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid electric vehicle in 2012.

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