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Ford Focus Electric in California qualifies for $10K in tax credits, HOV access

Green Car Congress

California buyers of the Ford Focus Electric will be able to receive up to $10,000 in tax credits ($2,500 state, $7,500 federal) and enjoy high-occupancy vehicle lane (HOV) access after the car was just approved for California’s Clean Vehicle Rebate Program ( CVRP ). 3 and 7, respectively, for the worst congestion in the US.

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Hey Google! Lets Reinvent Detroit Together Using Our Creative Greenius Before The Opportunivors Scavenge It

Creative Greenius

No this is a job for the company I’ve long been a stockholder of – Google. Because Google is smart enough to not only see the opportunity and have the wherewithal to seize it, they also know what to do with it. Google dudes, you have my gmail address. Communications. Climate change adaptation and Sustainability.

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Tesla set to build batteries at Giga Berlin faster than previously thought, despite recent reports

Teslarati

Earlier this week, the Wall Street Journal reported Tesla was planning to delay battery cell production outside of the United States as recently-signed tax credit plans benefit domestic battery manufacturing. Tesla also manufactures the 4680 cells at a facility near the Fremont Factory in Northern California.

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How To Reduce EV Charging Station Costs

EV Connect

As a result, it’s usually best to google “federal EV incentives” when you’re starting your project, to ensure you’re as up-to-date as possible. This is the Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Tax Credit. What’s more, this tax credit is being extended and expanded as part of the Inflation Reduction ACT. Sources U.S.

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Hyundai introduces 2018 Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid models at Chicago Auto Show

Green Car Congress

The Sonata Plug-in Hybrid will be distributed in California, Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island and Vermont, but customers in any of the other states can custom order the vehicle at their local Hyundai dealer.

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Road Test: 2022 Polestar 2 Single Motor EV

Clean Fleet Report

Even here in Southern California, where at some point every car sold in America can be seen, the 2022 Polestar 2 is rare and drew the obvious question–“What is that?” seconds was perfectly fine for merging onto Southern California freeways, and the 3.8 Federal and state tax credits could reduce the price you pay.

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Final EV Tax Credit Details and More EV News

Electric Auto Association

Many Americans want to know if their next EV purchase qualifies for a full, half, or any tax credit. EV tax credit. Source: Electric Vehicle Association) Proposed EV Tax Credit Rule to be Finalized on April 18 On March 31, the Treasury Department gave guidance on battery material requirements for automakers.