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2023 was a tremendous year for both EVs and Plug In America!

Plug in America

Clean Vehicle Tax Credits Clean vehicle tax credits kicked into high gear in 2023. New federal EV tax credits were expanded and updated, and credits for used and commercial EVs became available for the first time in January. New Mexico adopted the Advanced Clean Cars II standard (ACC II).

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Ford reportedly eliminates lease-to-buy option on electric vehicles

Teslarati

“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.” ” Ford, GM, Stellantis, Toyota push for Congress to eliminate EV tax credit limits. battery production.”

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Obama Administration launches series of actions to accelerate EV adoption; inc. $4.5B in loan guarantees, pursuing 350 kW fast charge

Green Car Congress

35 new businesses, non-profits, universities, and utilities signing on to DOE’s Workplace Charging Challenge and committing to provide electric vehicle charging access for their workforce. It will also list current tax credits and incentives applicable to EV charging. Binghamton University (State University of New York).

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What a month for EVs!

Plug in America

And then for emphasis, said that the American Jobs Plan (which includes a whopping $174 billion investment in transportation electrification over a decade) would enable us to “lead the world in the production of electric vehicles and batteries.”. On Earth Day, he committed the United States to a 50% reduction in greenhouse gases by 2030.

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Gas War: U.S. House Suggests Ending California Emissions Authority, White House Says Nope

The Truth About Cars

At the time, the White House claimed this would result in Americans having limited choices, being forced into more-expensive automobiles, and ultimately advantage China as the world’s largest battery producer. That’s not to suggest battery and hybrid-powered vehicles don’t have benefits.