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Hyundai will begin construction on its first EV plant October 25 as it targets US tax credit

Electrek

billion electric vehicle factory in Bryan County, Georgia, on October 25. After several months of lobbying with US officials over EV tax credit changes in the recently passed climate law, the South Korean motor group is officially starting construction on its EV manufacturing plant.

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2024 Volkswagen ID.4 82 kWh model qualifies for full federal tax credit

Teslarati

4 82 kWh model qualifies for the Inflation Reduction Act’s (IRA) full federal tax credit. 4 models with SK On components are eligible for the full $7,500 federal tax credit because the updated VW ID.4’s VW will use cells from SK Innovation’s site in Commerce, Georgia. The 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 Volkswagen ID.4

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Converting Coal Power Plants to Nuclear Gains Steam

Cars That Think

Only one nuclear power plant is currently under construction in the United States, in eastern Georgia. Nationally, the recently enacted Inflation Reduction Act offers tax credits for nuclear projects in communities with retiring coal plants—something that will certainly increase interest in conversions.

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The Complex Calculus of Clean Energy and Zero Emissions

Cars That Think

Thousands of Washington insiders and climate activists have had a hand in these legislative breakthroughs. presidential election, it seemed that we were entering one of those rare windows where you might see substantial policy action on climate and clean energy. C in this century. clean-tech legislation.

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ICCT study finds state EV incentives playing a significant role in driving sales

Green Car Congress

California, Georgia, Hawaii, Oregon, and Washington—have electric vehicle sales shares that are approximately 2–4 times the national average. While the federal tax credit of $7,500 per vehicle may be thought to be the major factor in consumer decision making in the U.S., —Jin et al. electric vehicle incentives ”.

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Obama Administration launches series of actions to accelerate EV adoption; inc. $4.5B in loan guarantees, pursuing 350 kW fast charge

Green Car Congress

Georgia Power. NextGen Climate America. Southern Company: Georgia Power. It will also list current tax credits and incentives applicable to EV charging. Southern Company: Georgia Power. Florida Power and Light Company. General Motors. Hawaiian Electric. Hawai`i Electric Light. Maui Electric. National Grid.

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Eco real estate

Electric Auto Association

When Christopher Matos-Rogers launched a new career as an Atlanta-area real estate agent a decade ago, he had just spent five years as a marine biologist and he knew what was up with climate change. Georgia had one of the most aggressive tax credit programs in the country back then.

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