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Tesla Model 3 Highland leases qualify for IRA tax credit loophole

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Commercial vehicles are not subject to the eligibility requirements as electric vehicles purchased for personal use. EVs that qualify for the full $7,500 tax credit must be follow the IRA’s assembly and battery requirements. The IRA’s assembly and battery requirements do not apply to commercial vehicles.

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Tesla submerges Powerwall 3 in water amidst larger advertising efforts

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At the time, users still couldn’t purchase a Powerwall 3 through the company’s website, though installations of the upgraded hardware were quietly rolling out and were later highlighted by Musk. Tesla launches large-scale Virtual Power Plant (VPP) at Puerto Rico What are your thoughts? kWh and 11.5 kWh and 11.5

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Tesla removes base Model Y Dual-Motor AWD from configurator

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As of this writing, only the Tesla Model Y Long Range and Performance variants are available for purchase. In April 2023, Tesla reportedly added the Model Y units using 4680 battery cells to its configurator. The base Tesla Model Y Dual-Motor AWD variant is no longer available on the company’s configurator.

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Why the Next Microgrids Will Be Well Connected

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In September 2017 , Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico. Several factors combine to make Puerto Rico an ideal place for solar power and microgrids. The group is a pioneer in bringing solar energy to Puerto Rico, having installed the first photovoltaic (PV) panels in Adjuntas in 1999.

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Blink’s 2023 Year in Review

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We signed agreements to bring Level 2 charging to Arcos Dorados’s McDonalds franchises in Puerto Rico and to bring DC fast charging to Royal Farms convenience stores in the Mid-Atlantic. This year, Blink collaborated with leading brands to provide access to more EV chargers to more people.