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DOE publishes list of EVs eligible for new tax credit

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Department of Energy’s Alternative Fuels Data (DOE) published a list of electric vehicles that are immediately available for the new $7,500 EV tax credit. Under the new law, only EVs assembled in North America qualify for the credits. BMW 3-series Plug-In. Lincoln Corsair Plug-in. Tesla Model 3.

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Researchers call for major change in US policies supporting plug-ins; failure of “mainstream consumer bias”

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Although sales of plug-in vehicles (plug-in hybrid-electric and battery-electric vehicles, collectively PEVs) in the US climbed more than 80% in 2013 to more than 96,000 units (Tesla has not yet released its final figures) from 52,835 units in 2012 EDTA ), the 2013 results still reflect a meagre new light-duty vehicle market share of ~0.6%

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Flash Drive: 2024 Acura ZDX Type S

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Tam went on to say: “over the past decade, we have been tracking our customers, many of which have moved over to Tesla, so this speaks loudly they are ready for this transition.” Co-developed with General Motors, the midsize ZDX rides on the Ultium platform that is also shared with the Cadillac Lyriq, Chevrolet Blazer and Equinox EVs.

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Road Test: 2022 Polestar 2 Single Motor EV

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Once at the Hotel Californian , the staff kindly plugged-in the 2 and had it fully charged when I left two days later. Even here in Southern California, where at some point every car sold in America can be seen, the 2022 Polestar 2 is rare and drew the obvious question–“What is that?” So what is a Polestar 2? kWh per mile.

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Obama Administration launches series of actions to accelerate EV adoption; inc. $4.5B in loan guarantees, pursuing 350 kW fast charge

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During past eight years the number of plug-in electric vehicle models has increased from one to more than 20, battery costs have decreased 70%, and the number of electric vehicle charging stations has increased from less than 500 in 2008 to more than 16,000 today—a 40-fold increase. Among the actions announced are: Unlocking up to $4.5

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Road Trip: 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium Extended Range

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There are two ways to charge, with the most common plugging into either a home or public charger, the other is through regenerative motor braking. This is our review of the car that made the trip. Ready to hit the road Charging The first question asked about a long trip in an EV is always charging. Here’s an overview.

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Flash Drive: 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 Crossover EV

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Did all the Tesla-killer talk raise my expectations too high? Sorting Out the New EV Kid on the Block. Did I expect too much? Did the delightful times I’ve spent in the e-Golf and the backing of one of the world’s largest auto companies take me down a path of unreasonable suppositions? Ready to ramble. Total miles for the drive are 32.

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