The Truth About Cars

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Ford has said it will restart construction on the electric vehicle battery facility it’s building in Marshall, Michigan, after pausing work when the UAW strike kicked off a couple months ago. But the company has also announced that it would be “re-timing and resizing some investments.”

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Blink Charging

JANUARY 19, 2024

Although the $7,500 consumer tax credit for buying an electric car is becoming more restrictive for new vehicles adhering to specific manufacturing requirements , there’s a provision enabling consumers to still enjoy the credit when leasing an EV assembled outside of North America.

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Blink Charging

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

federal government is actively facilitating EV adoption, aiming to simplify the purchasing process for consumers , encourage companies to electrify their fleets , and assist businesses in installing EV charging stations. This is accomplished using bidirectional electronic converters that link the electrical network to EV batteries.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 20, 2021

Ford unveiled the F-150 Lightning battery-electric pickup. F-150 Lightning offers a standard-range battery targeting 230 miles of EPA-estimated range and an extended-range battery targeting 300 miles of EPA-estimated range. —Kumar Galhotra, Ford president, Americas and International Markets Group, Ford Motor Company.

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Baua Electric

MAY 23, 2024

We wrote at the time that his company’s rugged, no-nonsense electric work trucks should find a lot of buyers, if the company could navigate the shoals that have wrecked most of the EV startups. The trucks are also eligible for federal EV tax credits of up to $7,500.

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EV Adoption

JUNE 21, 2022

Nine of these EVs have a base MSRP of less than $35,000 and another nine would have a net effective price below $30,000 when factoring in the applicable federal EV tax credit. And buyers in some states may qualify for further incentives including rebates or no sales tax, along with some utilities also providing rebates.

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Baua Electric

MAY 20, 2024

The company aims to build 200,000 to 300,000 EVs this year, about 20 times more than GM did in 2024. In a new interview with The Detroit News , Barra confirmed the (battery cell) issues are “behind us now.” The company calls the new Equinox the “most affordable EV” in its class, with over 300 miles of range.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

February 26, 2024, will forever be known as Hyundai Day in the state of Georgia as the automaker gears up to begin production at its first dedicated EV and battery plant in the US later this year. Hyundai initially planned to begin production early next year, but the automaker is plowing ahead with the $7,500 federal tax credit on the line.

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Cars That Think

MARCH 12, 2023

A battery will be the high-voltage heart of each of those 77 million electric vehicles, and by far their most expensive component, setting off a worldwide race to ethically source their materials and crank up production to meet exploding demand. Yet propelling this full-size luxury barge still demands a 112 kWh battery aboard.

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Teslarati

JUNE 8, 2023

Ford F-150 Lightning has found a unique niche of consumers Ford has worked with its suppliers to enable higher production metrics for the XLT trim in particular, as it has been the most sought-after trim level of the F-150 Lightning, which is the company’s introductory electric pickup.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 6, 2024

Which EVs made the tax-credit shortlist in 2024? Which company faced a $1.7 2024 Rivian R1S A preliminary list of 2024 EVs qualifying for the tax credit was released early this week by the EPA, and as expected there are very few models qualified for the full $7,500 amount.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 11, 2024

Since then, we’ve seen the company unveil a novel Class 3 box truck called the P7-B, lock in a battery supplier , and introduce an additional REE EV called the P7-C. It was two years ago at CES 2022 when the EV startup first introduced its modular P7 platform , designed with fleets in mind – particularly delivery operators in the US.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 25, 2024

The company saw solid sales growth across key markets, including North America, Europe, and India. 2024 Hyundai IONIQ 6 Limited (Source: Hyundai) The company said 99.9% billion EV and battery plant in late October. Hyundai accelerated construction to take advantage of government incentives like the $7,500 tax credit.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 26, 2013

Nissan provided a list of the top 15 markets in the US for the Nissan LEAF battery-electric vehicle. Georgia has a tax credit worth up to $5,000 for zero-emissions vehicles. In Atlanta, Nissan workplace outreach has resulted in more than 100 LEAF sales to Southern Company employees. Source: Nissan Click to enlarge.

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Teslarati

JANUARY 3, 2023

The vehicle must have a battery with a capacity above 7kWh. The vehicle must be sold by a licensed dealer; they cannot come from a private seller. The vehicle cannot have already been used to claim this credit, so each vehicle is one and done. “I This includes PHEVs). This eligibility tool makes it much easier.

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Blink Charging

DECEMBER 19, 2023

It’s been a great year with company record-breaking sales and big increases in our membership. In March 2023, we relaunched our Mobile EV Charger , which provides portable charging for emergency roadside assistance companies and fleets. 2023 is nearly at its end, and the Blink team is working hard to bring EV charging everywhere.

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Teslarati

JUNE 24, 2022

Ford informed dealers in a letter that it was discontinuing the end-of-lease purchase option for the E-Transit van, Mustang Mach-E, and F-150 Lightning. “The purchase of the BEV Lease is to aid in our goal of delivering carbon neutrality by 2050 by controlling the vehicle battery through its life, keeping it in the Ford network.”

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Baua Electric

APRIL 25, 2024

EV assembly and battery plant in Bryan County, GA. It is because we need to cope with sharply rising hybrid demand,” A Hyundai executive said on the company’s Q1 earnings call (via Nikkei Asia ). You can use our links below to find deals on Hyundai EVs at a dealer near you. Hyundai’s total auto sales fell 1.5%

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 7, 2012

Tax credits. Removing the cap on the number of vehicles per manufacturer eligible for the credit and, instead, ramping down and eventually eliminating the credit at the end of the decade. EV Everywhere is the second in a series of Clean Energy Grand Challenges designed by the DOE.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 3, 2024

As sales of electric vehicles continue to grow in 2024, many new and prospective customers have questions about qualifying for a federal tax credit on electric vehicles. Luckily, we have compiled everything you need to know about tax credits for your new or current electric vehicle into one place.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 9, 2013

Cuomo announced a $19-million New York Truck Voucher Incentive Program to encourage the purchase of battery-electric commercial trucks as well as other energy-efficient transportation, including hybrid and CNG (compressed natural gas) trucks. Electric (Battery) Fleets Heavy-duty Hybrids Natural Gas Policy' New York Governor Andrew M.

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EV Life

JANUARY 4, 2024

Well, it’s 2024, the changes to the federal EV tax credit have officially taken effect, and it’s a bit of a mixed bag. The list of electric vehicles that qualify for the federal tax credit shrunk from 35 to 14, according to the US Department of Energy. Which Electric Vehicles Still Qualify for the Tax Credit?

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EV Life

MAY 5, 2023

Federal EV Tax Credit To accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs), the US Government offers a federal EV tax credit of up to $7500 to anyone purchasing or leasing an electric car. Here’s a step-by-step guide to making an educated decision about electric car tax credits.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 23, 2024

January 1, 2023, kicked off a fresh start of new tax credits for vehicles, both new and used. Since then, much of the dust has settled on the Capitol as it continues to implement qualifying terms for tax credits , continuously shifting what used EVs do and do not qualify. Here’s the latest list. Here’s how it works.

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EV Connect

AUGUST 22, 2022

With strong policy support and aggressive climate initiatives , prioritizing plug-in hybrids and fully electric vehicles makes more sense for auto dealers than ever. After all, a customer can’t test-drive an EV with a dead battery. Dealers can choose between level 2 chargers and the more expensive level 3 fast-charging options.

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Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

The standard Leaf S has a 149-mile all-electric range (AER) with a 40 kWh battery and a 110 kW electric motor producing the equivalent of 147 horsepower (hp) and 236 pound-feet (lb.-ft.) Nissan stresses that ProPilot Assist is not autopilot, which no car company has, including the one that fled California for Texas.

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 2, 2023

kWh lithium-ion battery. Charging on the 800-volt system should enable a 10% to 80% battery charge in 18 minutes on a 350 kW DC Fast Charger. This extends into the dealerships–there are three stand-alone Genesis dealers in the country with many more coming on-line in 2023–where they engage customers with immersion and education.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 29, 2022

That, of course, didn’t stop the curiosity, but since I don’t sell cars and only review them, I told the inquisitors where the closest Polestar dealer is located and off I would go. kWh per mile, taking advantage of the powerful motor regeneration that returned electricity to the battery when coasting or braking. Battery and Charging.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

That said – all of these changes are ONLY on the bigger battery 82kWh version. 4 does currently qualify for the full $7,500 US federal EV tax credit – the only car made by a foreign automaker to qualify, due to local production in Chattanooga, Tennessee – and the credit is now available upfront at the point of sale.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 10, 2009

kWh NiMH plug-in hybrid (PHEV) conversion kit that enables all-electric mode driving at speeds of up to 70 miles per hour (until the battery pack is depleted) in a converted Prius. PICC says that its system also can recoup more regenerative power from braking than a factory-installed Prius battery. Earlier post.).

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 3, 2024

After quite a bit of difficulty getting Ultium off the ground, GM’s new battery platform is finally seeing significant ramps in production. And it’s a better deal than ever now that the US EV tax credit is now easier to get for low-income buyers and available upfront as well, making it possible to get a Bolt for under $20k off the lot.

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EV Adoption

JANUARY 8, 2022

The Tesla Model Y and Model 3 of course far outsold any other EV models in the US, however since Tesla neither breaks out deliveries by market or individual model (the company reports global deliveries each for the combined Model 3/Y and S/X models) we can only estimate their sales. 4 was only beginning to reach US dealers.

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Electric Vehicles India

OCTOBER 13, 2021

The purchase price of an electric vehicle is high because of its battery. But they do have the costliest component that is the battery. Check for battery life and warranty . you need to carefully assess the battery quality. Manufacturers provide a warranty on the battery’s charging capacity. Vehicle variants.

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 24, 2024

kWh lithium-ion battery. Most owners will opt to install a 240V Level 2 charger at their home that will replenish the battery 10-percent to 100-percent in about nine hours. The Solterra comes standard with a battery heater to warm the battery for a faster charge in temperatures as low as -22 degrees.

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Teslarati

JANUARY 8, 2024

During CES 2024, Panasonic Energy of North America’s president Allan Swan said the Japanese company is still planning to build a third electric vehicle (EV) battery plant in the United States. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has already released the list of EVs eligible for tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

The report, Plug-In Electric Vehicles: A Practical Plan for Progress , examines public policies toward PEVs, taking into account the promise and limitations of PEVs, recent improvements in battery technology, market dynamics, and the proliferation of policies around the world that promote the use of PEVs. BEVs vs. PHEVS.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 25, 2022

kilowatt-hour (kWh) battery and two 80 kilowatt (kW) electric motors, good for 228 miles of driving range in the Premium trim and 222 miles in Limited and Touring. kWh lithium-ion battery needs to be charged. Federal and state tax credits may affect your final price, so speak with your CPA before heading into your local Subaru dealer.

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