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Rural EV charging incentivized in much of the US with Biden guidance

Baua Electric

The Biden administration will use a broad legal interpretation to provide tax credits to EV charging projects in a large swath of the country. As The Hill notes, it also allowed car-like crossovers to qualify for the tax credit for electric SUVs. ” The new guidance provides clarification on that eligibility.

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Tips: 4 Warning Signs to Watch for in Your Hybrid Car

Clean Fleet Report

Many people are making the switch to save on gas and help the environment. If you’re thinking of buying a used hybrid car, there are a few things you should keep in mind. Second, hybrids tend to be more expensive to insure than traditional gas-powered cars. Hybrid cars are becoming more and more popular each year.

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EV charging query? Ask GM’s mavens

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Battery-electric cars made up 5.6 % of U.S. That determine may well be even upper if misconceptions combating adoption are got rid of, stated Hoss Hassani, GM’s vp of charging and effort. And what we’re finding is people are calling in and they’re walking away from this conversation going, ‘You know what?

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New BMW X5 xDrive40d and new BMW X6 xDrive40d feature straight six-cylinder diesel engine and 48V mild-hybrid technology

Green Car Congress

Thanks to the power output of the combustion engine being increased to 250 kW/340 hp, and the electrically assisted mild hybrid system, the superior forward thrust of the luxury-class Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) and Sports Activity Coupe (SAC) is experienced even more intensively.

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Tesla To Offer Auto Leases

Revenge of the Electric Car

Read more in the article: Tesla to Offer Auto Leases. “This will help us with the customers who have some trepidation about changing the paradigm from gasoline to electric,&# said Elon Musk, Tesla’s chairman and chief executive. Tesla To Offer Auto Leases. Electric car maker Tesla Motors Inc.

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Toyota introduces new XSE Hybrid Grade Camry

Green Car Congress

The engine features Toyota’s most advanced technologies, including Dual VVT-i with VVT-iE (Variable Valve Timing intelligent system by Electric motor) and laser-clad valve seats. liter Dynamic Force four-cylinder engine and an electric motor (MG1), while using that motor and a second motor (MG2) for hybrid battery charging.

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Feature: Going Green on Car Care, Repair and Insurance

Clean Fleet Report

If you’re working on increasing fuel efficiency or you already have an alternative fuel vehicle, you can lessen your carbon footprint by taking advantage of green car care, repair and insurance. You may be wondering if electric and hybrid cars are cheap to insure. Electric cars can cut your insurance. Electric Cars.

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