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2021 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV features upgraded powertrain, enlarged battery pack

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Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. With these updates that prioritize enhanced efficiency, economy and performance, the 2021 Outlander PHEV achieves a combined 74 MPGe and 26 MPG. With its new, larger-capacity battery pack, Outlander PHEV is eligible for additional federal tax incentives for 2021.

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Governor George Pataki Calls for 40% Penetration of Electric Drive Vehicles in US by End of Decade

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Incentivize auto manufacturers, for example, by exempting the profits resulting from the sale of the first 10 million vehicles that deliver more than 75 mpg from any corporate taxes. ” Pataki suggested converting the tax credit to a rebate, for three years or for five. Incentivize the battery makers.

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Road Test: 2022 Polestar 2 Single Motor EV

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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?” Federal and state tax credits could reduce the price you pay. Even less if your state also offers a tax credit.

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Flash Drive: 2024 Acura ZDX Type S

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Charging Charging away Acura gives new ZDX owners three options: a home or portable charging unit, or charging credits through EVgo or Electrify America. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class. Go here for the details. miles per hour of charging.

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VW ID.4 EV tax credit; Subaru Solterra update; Macan, Prologue, and ZDX pricing: The Week in Reverse

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4 models qualify for the $7,500 EV tax credit , making it the first foreign automaker to get the nod under tightened sourcing rules. and longer for some markets outside Europe and North America. And the California Air Resources Board (CARB) was set to rubber-stamp Electrify America’s proposed plan for the final 2.5-year

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

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Charging along the way We exclusively used the Electrify America charging network accessed through the FordPass app that maps routes and finds chargers, and the BlueOval Charge Network where new Mach-E owners receive 250 kWh of complimentary charging (a number we blasted past on this long trip).

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First drive: US spec Audi A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid; 83-86 MPGe with 16-17 mile EV range

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Although the EPA has not as of this writing released the final fuel economy numbers for the US A3 e-tron, Filip Brabec, Director, Product Management, Audi of America, said that the figures will be around 83 to 86 MPGe combined (depending on the equipment level), with 35 to 39 mpg gasoline only and 16-17 miles of EV range.

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