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Pyka awarded $7M California tax credit to expand manufacturing of zero-emission autonomous aircraft

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Pyka, a developer of autonomous electric aviation technology, was awarded a $7-million California Competes Tax Credit with the California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz), approved last week by the California Competes Tax Credit Committee.

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EV tax credit rules get extension in big win for automakers

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The electric vehicle tax credit rules got an extension on Friday as the U.S. Department of the Treasury will allow some crucial trace minerals from China to be included in anode materials and battery components to be exempt. Additionally, Joe Manchin, Senate Energy Committee Chair, said the priority of flooding the U.S.

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Study finds EV buyers want rebates, not tax credits; government could have saved $2B

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A study by a team from the George Washington University finds that not all financial incentives are created equal in the eyes of prospective car buyers, and the current federal incentive—a tax credit—is, in fact, valued the least by car buyers. The current federal electric vehicle tax scheme is a pain.

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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 ). It will also jeopardize our collective target of 40-50 percent electric vehicle sales by 2030. Specifically, the bill requires (Part 4, Sec. percent aluminum by mass.

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2023-2024 VW ID.4: Most eligible for full $7,500 EV tax credit

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4 electric crossovers on sale now are eligible for the full $7,500 federal EV tax credit, VW confirmed Wednesday in a press release. VW notes in the release that it's the first foreign automaker to qualify under tightened rules relating to battery supply that took effect at the start of the year. It achieved that.

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US Treasury delays EV battery guidance, more vehicles could qualify for 2023 tax credits

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The United States Treasury department announced it will delay its guidance in regard to the sourcing requirements for battery materials in order for EVs to qualify for federal tax credits. The post US Treasury delays EV battery guidance, more vehicles could qualify for 2023 tax credits appeared first on Electrek.

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Volkswagen ID.4 with SK ON battery components eligible for full $7,500 tax credit in 2024

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4 units with SK On battery components qualify for the Inflation Reduction Act’s (IRA) full $7,500 federal tax credit for electric vehicles. 4 starts with an MSRP of $38,995 for the Standard variant, which has a 62 kWh battery and an EPA-estimated range of 209 miles. 4 with two battery and powertrain options.