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81% of EVs Sold in 2023 Still Qualify for the Federal EV Tax Credit

EV Life

Not only that, but the new requirements are also set to have a positive impact on North American manufacturing as many automakers start to adjust their supply chains and invest in battery plants , components, critical minerals, and assembly here at home. Battery components. Battery components. Critical minerals.

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The Best Electric SUVs on the Market

EV Life

Like their electric car cousins, all-electric SUVs have come a long way—batteries have evolved to increase range and improve performance, new motors are providing impressive torque and towing capabilities, and prices have come down to make options more affordable, making these SUVs some of the most attractive sport utility options out there.

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Super Charge It

Plug In Partners

T his has been a good week for new advanced battery announcements. Batteries , it can be argued, are much more energy-efficient, delivering as much as three times more power from the electricity grid to the wheels as fuel cell vehicles are able to.

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Ford, VW Ante Up

Plug In Partners

First, there is this story from Volkswagon. Ford believes the Single mode Plug-in Hybrid system will be superior in the future with the introduction of“ Super Batteries ” now being developed. The new batteries are expected to have a life of 10 years and 150,000 miles. M omentum for a Plug in Future continues.

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