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AJR Trucking orders 50 Nikola Tre FCEVs; incentives bring rough cost parity with existing fleet

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AJR Trucking , a leading carrier for the United States Postal Service (USPS) and a major drayage carrier operating in the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, has executed a purchase order for 50 Nikola Tre hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) trucks from Tom’s Truck Centers, a member of the Nikola Corporation sales and service dealer network.

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How Do the Used and Commercial Clean Vehicle Tax Credits Work?

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Usually when discussing federal electric vehicle tax credits in the United States , most people are referring to the Clean Vehicle Credit (formerly the Qualified Plug-in Electric Drive Motor Vehicle Credit) for new EVs. But that’s not the only federal tax credit for buying an EV.

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How Automotive Dealerships Can Save Money with Battery Energy Storage

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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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What EV Drivers Should Know About Leasing an EV This Year

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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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Mullen Automotive scores $150 million in new capital, will put Bollinger B4 into production – Charged EVs

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It sports a 250 kW (325 hp) e-axle that cranks out 625 lb-ft of torque, and a choice of one or two 79 kWh battery packs that deliver 85 or 185 miles of range, respectively. The trucks are also eligible for federal EV tax credits of up to $7,500. The Bollinger B4 is a cabover-style chassis with a 15,500 lb GVWR.

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Lease Buyout Offers Loophole to EV Incentive Restrictions

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The most significant incentive, outlined in the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 , comes in the form of a $7,500 tax credit for eligible drivers and vehicles. As with most government incentive programs, there are a lot of rules and restrictions regarding who qualifies for the credit. However, there’s a catch.

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Ford unveils F-150 Lightning electric pickup; starting at $39,974; arriving in 2022

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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. Once power is restored, the truck automatically reverts to charging its battery.

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