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Elon Musk complains about his smaller stake in Tesla after wasting it on buying Twitter

Baua Electric

The statement is particularly bizarre when you consider the fact that he himself recently sold tens of billions of dollars worth of Tesla stock to buy a grossly overpriced Twitter. The CEO framed the idea as pressure from the media and politicians about the rich not paying taxes on unrealized gains. You are welcome.

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Comment on Nio plans to continue European expansion despite EU tariff uncertainties by Neehaw Asinine

CN EV Post

Until NIO doesnt build its OWN Factory in the EU, it makes NO sense to continue expanding and wasting money on the EU Market. Buy or build a factory on EU soil. Lower the import tax duties on cars and hence reduce the selling price. Employ EU citzens. Sell more cars. Very simple.

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SK On signs 5-year lithium hydroxide supply deal with SQM

Green Car Congress

In addition to the supply deal, SK On and SQM agreed to discuss a mid-to long-term partnership to enhance their cooperative relationship, including additional lithium supply, potential investment in production plants, and waste battery recycling. or in the countries whose FTA with the US is in effect. Earlier post.).

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Kia EV9 wins, Fisker franchises, Tesla tops BYD, leather in EVs: The Week in Reverse

Baua Electric

Which EVs made the tax-credit shortlist in 2024? The Kia EV9 is Green Car Reports’ Best Car To Buy 2024. 2024 Rivian R1S A preliminary list of 2024 EVs qualifying for the tax credit was released early this week by the EPA, and as expected there are very few models qualified for the full $7,500 amount. Which company faced a $1.7

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T&E concludes that diesel cars emit more CO2 on a full lifecycle basis than gasoline cars

Green Car Congress

The composition of the biodiesel itself uses the average shares of rapeseed oil (48%), palm oil (27%), waste oils (15%), soya oil (5%), tallow & grease (4%), etc. In Europe, the car market is skewed in favor of diesels through regulation and tax policies. Diesel fuel is taxed between 10% and 40% less than gasoline in most countries.

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What You Should Know About Tesla Financing 

EV Life

You will also want to take advantage of the numerous state and federal tax credit, incentives, and rebates available to encourage drivers to purchase eligible EVs like the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y instead of a traditional gas-guzzler. EV Life immediately factors in your anticipated EV tax credits and rebates as an incremental down payment.

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PHEVs Are A Great Solution For Many — But PHEV Incentives Need Fixing

EV Adoption

This of course is not a good thing as this practice wastes the benefit of the battery in the PHEV and simply adds weight and complexity. And perhaps most annoying, it wastes our precious taxpayer dollars that should be going to EV owners who do plug in. Consumers buying or leasing PHEVs with less than 30 miles of range.

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