The Truth About Cars

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Again, here are the rules: The vehicle has to be a car/truck/SUV/crossover at least one of us drove during the calendar year, even if only for a few minutes. It’s the car I drove this year that I most likely can see myself buying for, uh, myself. The Mazda CX-5 remains a great option and is roughly the same price.

Cars 111

Cars Prius Toyota Mazda 111

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 23, 2009

The plug-in Prius is a separate model from the all new 2010 Prius Hybrid. The fleet models will be part of a test bed for Toyota and future development of the plug-in Prius may at some point lead to a consumer model. The plug-in Prius is expected to launch sometime in 2010.

Prius 28

Prius Plug-in Plug Miles 28

Baua Electric

JANUARY 23, 2024

Per the IRS: Beginning January 1, 2023, if you buy a qualified previously owned electric vehicle (EV) or fuel cell vehicle (FCV) from a licensed dealer for $25,000 or less, you may be eligible for a previously owned clean vehicle tax credit under Internal Revenue Code Section 25E. As long as they fit certain criteria.

Tax Credit 52

Tax Credit Tax PHEV 2018 52

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us How Carmakers are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity If you ask, "have major auto-makers come around on PHEVs?", Mazda Ford Partner was reported to be developing Series PHEV based on Mazda 5 MPV platform. No announced plans.

Plug-in 45

Plug-in Plug Hybrid PHEV 45

EV Adoption

MARCH 9, 2021

Many consumers won’t buy an EV until they feel comfortable that wherever they drive there are plenty of available fast charging stations. In addition to trucks, SUVs, and more affordable EVs – American consumers need more choice. That would still leave eight automakers without an EV.

Price 87

Price Gas-Electric Available Charging 87

EV Adoption

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Notes: SUVs are not defined, but presumably this category includes crossovers. With caps on vans, SUVs and pickups at $80,000 the proposed revisions fundamentally fails these two goals. The reality is that households that can afford to purchase or lease a $75,000 vehicle don’t need a tax credit enable them to buy the vehicle.

Tax Credit 116

Tax Credit Tax F-150 PHEV 116