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Government of Canada investing nearly $15M in new EV chargers across the GTA

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The Government of Canada announced federal investments totalling nearly $15 million (US$11.2 Since 2016, the Government of Canada has invested $1 billion to make EVs more affordable and chargers more accessible for Canadians and has approved funding to support the installation of more than 34,500 EV chargers to date.

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Tesla Model 3 Highland leases qualify for IRA tax credit loophole

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Tesla models eligible for IRA tax credits in 2024 The loophole lies in the IRA’s tax credit qualifications for commercial vehicles. Commercial vehicles are not subject to the eligibility requirements as electric vehicles purchased for personal use. In fact, Car and Driver wrote about it a year ago.

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Budget 2024: Helping Canada get more EVs on the road – Electric Mobility Canada

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Electric Mobility Canada (EMC) notes that the federal government continues to support the transition to electric transportation with some good news for potential EV buyers and for the EV supply chain. 608 million in new funding for EV purchase incentives for consumers through the existing Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles (iZEV) program.

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Canada’s Budget 2022 calls for C$3.8B to launch Critical Minerals Strategy

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The Government of Canada has released Budget 2022. billion (US$3 billion) to implement Canada’s first Critical Minerals Strategy to capitalize on a growing need for the minerals used in everything from phones to electric cars. Critical Mineral Opportunities in Canada. Among its measures is up to C$3.8 This includes $1.7

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Tesla rolls out forgotten Model Y configuration in Canada

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Tesla has rolled out the Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive in Canada, a forgotten configuration that the automaker has not made a standard offering in several years. Tesla launched the Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive in Canada this week, offering the car for $59,990 CAD. BREAKING: @Tesla has introduced the Model Y RWD in Canada for $59,990 CAD.

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Tesla set to dominate North America’s used car market as officials ponder 2nd-hand EV incentives

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Telsa could dominate the United States and Canada’s used car industry as politicians contemplate introducing tax credits and rebates for used electric vehicles (EVs). The Tesla brand has also made its mark in Canada. The United States seems to be exploring similar policies. in Fall 2020 to 6.5% by April 2021. .

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NY state launces series of initiatives to encourage adoption of EVs

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New York State announced a series of broad-scale initiatives to encourage the purchase and to increase the convenience and accessibility of electric vehicles (EV). Drive Clean Rebate Initiative Supporting the Direct Purchase of 11,000 EVs. To date, more than 11,000 rebates have been approved for New Yorkers to purchase electric cars.

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