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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. —Roberson and Helveston (2022).

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IRS invites consumers to comment on EV tax credit qualifications

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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is inviting consumers to share comments on the electric vehicle tax credit qualifications. For those wanting to mail in comments, comments should be addressed to Andres Garcia, Internal Revenue Service, Room 6526, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20224. Credit: IRS.

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Tesla Model Y’s complete lineup now qualifies for EV tax credits through Inflation Reduction Act

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Tesla’s complete lineup of Model Y trim levels now qualifies for electric vehicle tax credits through the Inflation Reduction Act, as the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has increased the applicable MSRP limit to $80,000 across each of the all-electric crossover’s configurations.

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Sila introduces Titan nano-composite silicon anode material; 20% increase in vehicle range and reduced charge time

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Sila, a next-generation battery materials company, announced the availability of its high-performance nano-composite silicon (NCS) anode material, Titan Silicon. Graphite anodes and simple silicon compounds (Si, SiO, SiO 2 ) for lithium-ion batteries have reached their energy limit, stifling EV performance, Sila says.

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Panasonic partners with Sila to deliver EV batteries with unparalleled performance

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Panasonic is a leading battery supplier worldwide with partners like Tesla, Mazda, and Stellantis. Sila is a next-generation battery materials manufacturer that debuted Titan Silicon during WHOOP 4.0 Titan Silicon is expected to optimize the Japanese supplier’s lithium-ion batteries.

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EPA confirms 249-mile range for Volkswagen ID.4 AWD Pro electric SUV

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4 models offer an 82kWh (gross) battery along with a permanent-magnet synchronous motor in the rear and an asynchronous motor in the front offering a combined maximum 295 horsepower and 339 pound-feet of torque. 4 AWD Pro has a starting MSRP of $43,675, before a potential Federal tax credit of up to $7,500. The AWD ID.4

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EIA: California home to almost half of US plug-in electric vehicles

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Total US sales of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs)—battery electric and plug-in hybrid electric—have increased in recent years, but still represent only about 0.7% Several states offer tax incentives to reduce the upfront cost of PEVs to consumers. Washington has exempted EVs from the state''s 6.5% sales and use tax.

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