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NOVEMBER 5, 2022

Battery manufacturer SK On signed a lithium hydroxide supply deal with Chile’s SQM, a move that will further strengthen SK On’s supply chain for critical battery materials in coping with the US “Inflation Reduction Act” (IRA) following its recent deals with Australian lithium developers. million electric vehicles (EVs). Earlier post.).

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FEBRUARY 6, 2018

Thirty-seven percent of Southeast Asian consumers planning to buy a car are open to purchasing an electric vehicle, according to a Nissan-commissioned study by Frost & Sullivan. Three in four respondents said they were ready to switch to electric vehicles if taxes were waived. Motivating factors for buying an electric vehicle.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Nearly one-third of those surveyed already own an EV or plan to buy one within five years. Conversely, 39% of respondents would only buy an EV if gasoline-powered vehicles were no longer available. Americans cite too few charging points and too high upfront cost as the leading barriers to buying an electric vehicle.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 9, 2020

In 21 of the 50 States there are cash, parking and rebate incentives to buy an electric vehicle. Although fuel costs are the most ‘present’ cost on peoples’ minds, insurance and tax and also see running costs creep up. Across the states, the average cost of taxes for a gas car is $321 a year, compared to $504 for electric vehicles.

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APRIL 17, 2023

EV incentives in the United States have been a hot topic in Congress since the Inflation Reduction Act was introduced to the House floor last year. The new rules removing eligibility from countless vehicles, including those assembled in North America, are “battery sourcing requirements.” following a new rule implementation.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 16, 2020

For Mustang Mach-E owners with the extended-range battery, the 250 kWh of fast-charging energy is equal to more than three fill-ups. For standard-range battery models, the 250 kilowatt-hours of fast charging energy is equal to more than five fill-ups.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

Although the Germans are leading the charge on a political level, it is the Italians who have the highest share of potentially interested customers: 54% of Germans would consider buying one, compared to 79% of Italians (lowest is the UK with 52%). Across all EU countries, 22% would support higher vehicle emission taxes.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2021

The site provides consumers with information to help guide buying decisions for all types of vehicles, including current EV federal tax credits, as well as operation and maintenance tips to save drivers money. Consumers can personalize estimates for their annual miles and local fuel prices, for example.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 28, 2022

First-time owners who have made the switch to battery electric vehicles (BEVs) are discovering that it is a positive experience. We know from our research that many consumers have concerns during the purchase consideration process with aspects like battery range and vehicle charging. PP100) and squeaks and rattles (13.4

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 21, 2009

In the Pre-Budget Report (PBR) released on 9 December, UK Chancellor Alistair Darling announced that all electric cars will be exempt from Company Car Tax (CCT) for 5 years and electric vans will be exempt from Van Benefit Charge (VBC) for the same period. The PBR also has news of an additional £30 million (US$48.5 Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

JULY 27, 2010

GM will introduce the Chevrolet Volt extended range electric vehicle with a starting MSRP of $41,000; after applying the Federal income tax credit of $7,500, the price drops to $33,500. When the battery runs low, a gasoline-powered range extender extends the driving range for 300 miles on a full tank of fuel.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2012

The Precourt Institute for Energy, the umbrella organization for energy research and education at Stanford, will fund the following four studies: Nanostructured Polymers for High-Performance Batteries. This project explores the use of specially designed nanostructured polymers to make high-energy, low-cost, flexible and stretchable batteries.

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APRIL 26, 2011

The GEM e2 two-passenger vehicle features six 12-volt flooded electrolyte batteries and a range of up to 35 miles on a charge. GEM cars are eligible for incentives and tax credits from clean-air districts and other governmental agencies. Click to enlarge. Polaris Industries Inc. based subsidiary of Chrysler Group LLC.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 28, 2009

The supervisory board of the Russian Corporation of Nanotechnologies ( RusNano ) has approved the state corporation’s participation in a project with China-based Li-ion battery manufacturer Thunder Sky to manufacture Lithium-ion batteries, the first such project in Russia. Tags: Batteries China Russia.

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JANUARY 18, 2023

This factor measures the proportion of new-vehicle buyers who have an EV purchase option that meets their buying needs, reflective of factors like price, manufacturer origin, segment and other inputs. Availability. Affordability.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2015

At the same time, Sommer said in his presentation at the 2015 Electric Drive Congress in Washington DC, continued legislative support is needed to reach the next level of electric vehicle adoption. Examples in this category include protecting and expanding existing tax credits in the Energy Independence and Security Act. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

MAY 20, 2009

A new Johnson Controls survey, conducted by Harris Interactive, finds that 88% of US adults believe the United States must become a leader in hybrid vehicles and 84% that the government should support the advancement of battery technology in this country.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 26, 2010

Jack Rosebro, founder of Perfect Sky in Los Angeles [and a contributor to Green Car Congress ], spoke of the need for government policy makers to move beyond incremental changes that are not providing enough incentive for the market to produce alternatives to oil as the almost exclusive source of energy for road and rail transportation.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 26, 2009

Designed for city and town center use, the Smith Newton is powered by an 80 kWh Li-ion battery pack and a 120 kW electric motor. This provides a top speed of 50 mph (80 km/h) and a range of 100 miles (160 km) on one battery charge. This represents some 250,000 cars, vans and trucks on Irish roads over the coming years.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 21, 2012

Tax credits and gasoline prices necessary for various electric vehicles to be cost-competitive with conventional vehicles at 2011 vehicle prices. The electric vehicles that are the focus of this study fall into two broad classes: plug-in hybrid electric vehicles and battery-electric vehicles. Source: CBO. Click to enlarge.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

In Europe, the car market is skewed in favor of diesels through regulation and tax policies. Europe buys 7 out of 10 diesel cars and vans sold globally while less than 1% of new vehicles sold in the US are diesel and in China, the world’s largest vehicle market, diesel represents less than 2%. —T&E study.

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MARCH 2, 2010

Distribution of battery requirements for consumer-selected PHEV designs (shaded circles) compared to USABC, MIT and EPRI performance requirements. The USABC specifies two PHEV designs to guide its battery requirements: an AE-10 crossover and AE-40 mid-sized car. Battery mass. Source: Axsen et al. Click to enlarge. grid only).

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JUNE 27, 2019

Businesses that buy zero-emission vehicles are also now eligible for a tax benefit estimated to be worth around $13,000 in the year they purchase the vehicles. In the 2019 budget, the Government of Canada announced rebates of up to $5,000 for consumers on the purchase of zero-emission vehicles.

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MAY 22, 2013

Some research has shown that purchase rebates can be more effective than income-tax credits, the committee noted. Important unknowns regarding workplace charging infrastructure are the potential effects and needs if and when much larger battery capacity becomes affordable; this might be particularly important in less densely populated areas.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

NOVEMBER 19, 2009

A coalition of car makers, battery suppliers and electricity providers has come together to ask for federal help for EVs. More details at: Group Seeks US Tax Credits To Spur Electric Car Use. “A coalition of auto makers, battery manufacturers, utility operators and shipping companies wants the U.S. By Judith Burns.

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JUNE 14, 2012

In this way car manufacturers can substantially increase their service to drivers, and a major hurdle to buying electric or hybrid cars will be removed. One of these is the installation of manufacturer-specific networks for drivers and for dealers.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 18, 2012

Very broadly, the report lays out an agenda to “Invest in Our Future” through education and innovation, “Build on Our Strengths” in the critical sectors of energy and manufacturing, and “Play to Win” by making overdue tax and regulatory reforms to stay competitive. Cuts in this area would be terribly shortsighted.

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JANUARY 20, 2011

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) plans to introduce eight hybrid (HEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV), and battery-powered (BEV) models by fiscal year 2015 in anticipation that demand for low-carbon, fuel-efficient automobiles will expand worldwide. The vehicle is expected to carry a MSRP of $29,995 before taxes and incentives.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2012

Starting MSRP is $29,995 (after a federal tax credit). The plug-in hybrid leverages Ford’s global C-car platform, powersplit architecture, next-generation driver information features and advanced lithium-ion battery systems. Battery-saving mode that reserves the pack power for later use. Earlier post.).

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EV Adoption

APRIL 4, 2021

The Qualified Plug-In Electric Drive Motor Vehicles (IRC 30D) tax credit – commonly referred to as the “Federal EV tax credit” has a number of flaws, but one of the biggest is the poorly-designed formula that determines the amount of the tax credit available for each BEV and PHEV sold in the US. miles of EPA range per kWh.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 1, 2011

DB has lowered its advanced lithium-ion battery cost projection by about 30% for 2012. Increasing political animus towards the ethanol tax credit, which was “ begrudgingly renewed for one year in the lame-duck tax bill.” Click to enlarge. ” The team suggests that this may be the last extension for the credit.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2013

Ultimately, the mass market transition to ULEVs will happen through industry developing and bringing products to market and consumers deciding which products they wish to buy. The government is also offering a £10-million prize (US$16 million) to develop a new long-life battery for next generation ULEVs. Driving the Future Today.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 10, 2011

According to the survey of 4,760 European consumers, 16% see themselves as potential first movers to buy or lease an electric vehicle, while 53% say they might be willing to consider it, and 31% say they are not likely to consider purchasing or leasing an EV. There is no doubt that electric vehicles are the future of the automotive industry.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 23, 2011

A 44kW, (226 N·m) synchronous electric motor with rotor coil underneath the hood is powered by a 22kWh lithium-ion battery located beneath the floor. Eco-driving systems and the ability to pre-heat the vehicle while the battery is being charged have also been developed. 3 of carrying space.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 9, 2017

Sales of plug-in vehicles (PEVs) in China—battery-electric and plug-in hybrid—suddenly soared 343% in 2015 to about 331,000 units—more than 3 times the number sold in the US that year. The 10% sales tax on vehicles is waived for PEVs. Six other China OEMs are among the top 20 PEV manufacturers.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 16, 2009

In 2010 and 2011, the Shanghai municipal government plans to offer up to a 20% one-time subsidy to people who buy “new-technology vehicles” that save 15% or more on fuel compared with conventionally powered cars and trucks. Buyers of hybrids, all-electric or fuel-cell vehicles will also get a break on some road taxes.

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FEBRUARY 8, 2011

The Obama Administration is proposing a three-part strategy that supports electric vehicle manufacturing and adoption through improvements to tax credits in current law, investments in research and development (R&D), and a new competitive program to encourage communities to invest in electric vehicle infrastructure. Earlier post.).

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