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Citroën ë-Berlingo Van now available to order

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The Citroën ë-Berlingo Van is now available to order. ë-Berlingo Van is targeted in particular at SMEs, delivery companies, craftsmen and tradesmen who make a lot of short-distance trips and need free access to their loading area in regulated zones. There are tax incentives in most European countries. ë-Berlingo van range.

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T&E: two-thirds of European battery production at risk as companies weigh investing in US instead

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Tesla in Berlin, Northvolt in northern Germany and Italvolt near Turin are among the projects that stand to lose the greatest volumes of their slated capacity as the companies weigh up investing in the US instead. Battery investment in the US and China continued to grow, and European companies have already signalled expansion in America.

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Rivian R2 will be available in Europe

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In preparation for the unveiling, the company revealed a few tidbits about its new electric vehicle (EV), including the fact that the Rivian R2 will be available in Europe. According to Rivian’s dedicated R2 page , the company’s new EV will be released in Europe in the future. The company shaved off $3,100 from each R1 vehicle.

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Tesla Model 3 RWD and Long Range tax credits reduced for 2024

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Federal electric vehicle (EV) tax credits will be reduced on purchases of two of Tesla’s Model 3 configurations next year, under updated guidance released by the White House this week. “$7,500 tax credit will reduce to $3,750 for Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive and Model 3 Long Range on Jan 1, 2024,” Tesla writes on its website.

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Tesla creates two-seater Model Y for France business tax loophole

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Tesla has launched a two-seater Model Y for business owners in France, helping them qualify for a unique tax loophole. France’s tax loophole for business owners requires a utility vehicle to be used in “a professional context” and must be limited to two or three seats in the front and zero in the back.

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

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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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Volvo XC40 Recharge EV to start at $53,990 in US before qualifying tax incentives

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The purchase of an XC40 Recharge may qualify for a federal tax credit of up to $7,500. Volvo Car Group is the first company to team up with Google on integrating an infotainment system powered by Android, with the Google Assistant, Google Maps and the Google Play Store built-in. State and local incentives could add further benefits.

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