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Brands respond to Plug-in Car Grant changes with price reductions and new models

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The UK Plug-in Car grant aims to stimulate the sales of electric cars by slicing a chunk of the price. Recently the value of the grant was reduced and the number of models eligible dramatically cut. Priced at £34,945, before the grant, the new model offers upto 282 miles of range (WLTP), the most of any sub £35,000 car.

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Electric Vehicle Glossary: The Complete list of Electric Car Related Terms

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Link to the articles related to the word is also provided so that you can read more about them. Do you think I can add more terms to this list after reading it? Please comment any words that you think I missed in the list. You may bookmark the page and use for future reference! How to use Electric Vehicle Glossary?

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5 great electric cars still eligible for the Plug-in Car Grant

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Yesterday the UK Government announced immediate changes to the Plug-In car Grant, reducing the value to £2,500 and the number of models eligible. The value of the grant has been reduced by £500 to £2,500 and is only available on cars under £35,000. Additionally, MG has committed to topping up the grant to £3,000 until March 31, 2021.

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Tesla’s newest software update shows it’s not resting on its laurels

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which launched earlier this month, but has only recently released its list of changes, initially reported by NotATeslaApp. Further granting the driver control over their driving experience, Tesla has added toggles to air suspension settings available on the Model S and Model X. What do you think of the article?

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Tesla confronted by U.S. Senators regarding ‘forced arbitration’

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Besides keeping employee or consumer complaints out of the public eye, according to the Senators, when a case is settled within arbitration, it can result in significantly less or no rewards granted to potential victims. Neither Tesla nor Elon Musk has responded publically to the allegations put forward in the letter from the Senators.

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Good News and Bad News: Changes to the Federal EV Tax Credit in 2024

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The list of electric vehicles that qualify for the federal tax credit shrunk from 35 to 14, according to the US Department of Energy. However, some automakers have indicated that they will make the necessary changes to their pricing, sourcing, or manufacturing in the coming year to place some models back on the list.

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Progress! IRA signed into law

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The list of vehicles falling into each of these categories is still unknown. Environmental and Climate Justice Block Grants : Funding for investments in low- and zero-emission technologies and projects that reduce indoor air pollution and climate resiliency for disadvantaged communities as defined by the EPA. programs. “The