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

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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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SAFE Report: electricity shortfalls impede IRA’s materials production goals

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Recent legislative incentives to produce more solar panels, EVs, electrical charging infrastructure, and other clean energy transition products will require more domestic primary aluminum. The IIJA funds $73 billion for aluminum-heavy electric infrastructure and $5 billion for a nationwide network of EV charging stations.

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Why Car Dealerships Should Invest in Public Charging

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EVs offer dealerships the unique opportunity to not only earn money selling and servicing vehicles, but also to offer paid public charging and own the entire EV value chain: sales, servicing, and fueling. Here are 3 reasons why public charging is a great opportunity for car dealerships: 1. percent on average. and Canada.

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EIA: California home to almost half of US plug-in electric vehicles

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Several states offer tax incentives to reduce the upfront cost of PEVs to consumers. These incentives are in addition to a federal (nationwide) tax credit, which ranges from $2,500 to $7,500 depending on battery capacity and gross vehicle weight. Customers also have the option of paying a flat $40 monthly fee for charging.

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Survey: Dealers think Biden is moving too fast on EVs

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Along with concerns about charging infrastructure, some dealers reportedly cited “affordability concerns or a lack of inventory” as reasons for the lack of EV interest. Surprisingly, 57% of respondents thought that the new point-of-sale rebate for the federal EV tax credit would have no effect on EV sales, or they were unsure.

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How Truck Stops and Convenience Stores Can Benefit from Holiday EV Travel

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The American Automobile Association (AAA) predicts that 115.2 Electric vehicle ownership is increasing, and that means more EVs on the road and more demand for charging services. What do the placement of electric vehicle charging stations mean for truck stops and roadside convenience store owners?

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Hyundai and Kia are closing the gap with Tesla as US EV market share hits double-digits

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Offering over 300 miles range, fast charging in under 20 mins, and an affordable price tag, the Korean automakers are making their presence known in the US. According to data from the Korean Automobile & Mobility Association (via BusinessKorea ), after selling 48,383 EVs in the US through May, Hyundai Motor accounted for 11.2%

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