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TN will triple its dumb EV tax for inflation, but its gas tax lags inflation by ~5x

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Photo by Ron Cogswell on Flickr Tennessee has started the process of hiking its EV registration fee from $100 to $274 per year and beyond, aiming to continue hiking the fees in perpetuity, further increasing the disproportionately high taxes paid by EVs in the state as compared to gas cars. Tennesee State Capitol.

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SK Innovation Q2 profit tops forecast, battery unit eyes EV demand recovery – ET Auto

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Analysts say rising oil prices benefited the company’s petrochemical business, helping to offset losses from its battery unit SK On, which has been facing weaker electric vehicle (EV) battery demand. billion won in the previous quarter due to fewer EV battery shipments.

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EPA recognizes Volkswagen Chattanooga with a Green Power Leadership Award for on-site generation

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The award recognizes EPA Green Power Partners who distinguish themselves using on-site renewable energy applications, such as solar photovoltaic (PV) or landfill gas. MW solar energy system, which is enough green power to meet 12% of the organization’s electricity use. GWh hours of electricity per year. 1,253 kWh/car.

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2024 Honda Prologue: Japan’s most American brand gets serious about EVs

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As it did in previous decades, Honda has used another maker’s car to enter a new US segment. Over the years, the company has pioneered a number of advanced powertrain technologies, including both natural gas and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. None of those were battery-electric vehicles, however. Both were purely compliance cars.

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Ford delays next-gen electric truck and SUV, plans hybrids across lineup

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The electric future will take a bit longer than originally promised at Ford. On Thursday, Ford announced its next-gen electric truck, known as T3, will arrive a year later than planned while the unrelated three-row electric SUV will arrive two years later than planned. billion on the 3,600-acre mega campus.

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Electric vehicles are inflation relief

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has been experiencing severe inflation and high gas prices. EV’s may be the answer Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming increasingly popular as gas prices continue to rise. A “Consumer Reports” study stated that EV owners spent approximately 60 percent less on fuel each year than gas vehicle owners. gal would be $12,785.

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2024 Honda Prologue: Japan’s most American brand gets serious about EVs – Charged EVs

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As it did in previous decades, Honda has used another maker’s car to enter a new US segment. Over the years, the company has pioneered a number of advanced powertrain technologies, including both natural gas and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. None of those were battery-electric vehicles, however. Both were purely compliance cars.

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