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New bipartisan bill in US Congress to expand EV and hydrogen fuel cell tax credits

Green Car Congress

US Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Lamar Alexander (R-TN), Gary Peters (D-MI), and Susan Collins (R-ME) along with Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05) introduced the Driving America Forward Act, bipartisan legislation to expand the electric vehicle and hydrogen fuel cell tax credits. ITC Holdings Corp., ITC Holdings Corp.,

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Inflation Reduction Act mandates escalating battery critical mineral requirements to qualify for EV tax credit

Green Car Congress

The Inflation Reduction Act , which the Senate passed last week, revamps the electric vehicle Federal tax credit of $7,500 ( earlier post ). Among the changes are an extension of the tax credit through 2032, the removal of the unit-sales cap of 200,000 per OEM, and a new mandate for qualified cars being assembled in North America.

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Tesla’s cheapest Model 3 with the 2024 tax credit might surprise you

Teslarati

Treasury’s updated guidance on the federal electric vehicle (EV) tax credit has officially taken effect. With some of Tesla’s vehicles losing access to the credit in 2024, one Model 3 configuration is currently looking more appealing than ever. However, sightings of the Model 3 Highland in the U.S.

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Biden Administration mulls over reprieve from EV tax credits for automakers

Teslarati

One of the biggest concerns about the IRA’s requirements for EV tax credit eligibly regards battery packs, cells, and the materials used to manufacture them. In March, the United States Department of Treasury published the battery sourcing guidance, which automakers must comply with to reap the tax credits from the IRA.

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Fisker scraps direct sales and turns to auto dealers for sales

Teslarati

The startup is now turning to auto dealerships for sales and services. The company also shared its intention to expand retail operations in North America and Europe. He plans to attend the National Automobile Dealers Association convention and make a pitch to the auto dealers.

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Tesla launches limited-time 0.99% APR loan rate on U.S. Model Y orders

Teslarati

Credit: Tesla The recently launched base-level Model Y Long Range RWD currently starts at $44,990 before federal and local tax credits, while the Long Range AWD and the Performance trims start at $47,990 and $51,490, respectively. Tesla’s Model Y comprised over a third of all Q1 EV sales in the U.S. What are your thoughts?

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81% of EVs Sold in 2023 Still Qualify for the Federal EV Tax Credit

EV Life

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) introduced new guidelines for a federal EV tax credit aimed at helping qualified drivers purchase an electric vehicle. The tax credit is part of a broader plan to make 50% of new vehicles sold in the United States hybrids or plug-ins by 2030. dependence on China.