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Proposed California Bill SB-233 Mandates Bidirectional Charging for EVs to Advance Grid and Climate Protection

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The bill, SB-233 , aims to advance grid resilience and protect the climate by using EVs as “batteries on wheels,” tapping their stored energy to balance electricity supply and demand rather than bringing high-polluting peak generators online. Vehicle-to-building works much the same way but on a larger scale.

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Survey Shows Auto Dealers Still Annoyed With Biden EV Strategy

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Our roads and electric grid, let alone consumers, just aren't ready as fast as the current administration wants," explained one respondent. About half of all dealerships also said they never bothered to register with the IRS to more easily facilitate EV tax credit exchanges.

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Four Major Trends in the eMobility Industry in 2021

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The “carrot” typically takes the form of incentives such as subsidies and tax credits. The German government offers grants up to €9,000 plus tax reductions for fully electric passenger vehicles, €40,000 for small to medium-sized electric trucks and up to €500,000 for heavy-duty trucks. Looking ahead.

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The State of Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicle Electrification

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Electric school buses equipped with vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology also have tremendous potential as “batteries on wheels” that can store electricity and provide it to the grid or to buildings when needed.

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Deep Dive into the Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Tax Credit in 2022 and 2023

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The Section 30C Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Infrastructure tax credit expired at the end of 2021; however, with the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, the program was renewed for another 10 years with a few caveats. Learn more about the EV tax credit. Use Form 8911 to claim your credit.

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5 Ways Owning an EV Can Save You Money

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Of course, you still have to purchase the vehicle, but the federal government will give you a tax credit of up to $7,500 if you and the vehicle both qualify for it. According to the US Department of Energy: “EVs convert over 77% of the electrical energy from the grid to power at the wheels.

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Five ways EV charging providers can cut EV charging OPEX and CAPEX

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In this blog, we’ll look at five things you can do decrease EV Charging station costs and cut OPEX and CAPEX so you can offer affordable pricing to customers, attract more drivers to your network, and minimize upfront costs. Use local battery storage to capture grid energy when prices are lowest. In the U.S.,