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US COVID-19 mitigation efforts resulting in significant decline in traffic, emissions and fuel-tax revenues

Green Car Congress

A new report from the Road Ecology Center at the University of California, Davis has found that total US vehicle miles traveled (VMT) at the county and state level have declined by 61% to 90% following the various government stay-at-home orders in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Fuel saved, tax revenue lost. Fuel use dropped from 4.6

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Tesla Semi will be incredibly affordable with US’ revamped EV tax credit

Teslarati

Battery costs are declining quickly, but even Tesla still lists its 300-mile Semi variant with an estimated starting price of $150,000. The bill allocates $369 billion for programs that help fight climate change and preserve the environment, and it also includes a number of revamped EV tax credits.

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Why EVs Aren't a Climate Change Panacea

Cars That Think

“Electric cars will not save the climate. Today, depending on the EV model, where it charges, and assuming it is a battery electric and not a hybrid vehicle, it may need to be driven anywhere from 8,400 to 13,500 miles , or controversially, significantly more to generate less GHG emissions than an ICE vehicle.

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2024 Honda Prologue electric SUV starts under $40,000 with full EV tax credit eligibility

Baua Electric

The 2024 Honda Prologue, the brand’s first all-electric SUV, qualifies for the full $7,500 EV tax credit. 2024 Honda Prologue eligible for full $7,500 EV tax credit After kicking off production last month, Honda’s first fully electric SUV will begin hitting dealerships any day. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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Tesla’s demand-triggering Model 3 LR gets official EPA range rating

Teslarati

market, and the automaker listed its official range as “325+ miles.” Now the EPA has listed the Model 3 Long Range’s official range rating of 333 miles. Credit: Tesla The previous 325+ miles that Tesla had listed was followed by “estimated.” seconds from 0-60 MPH. seconds from 0-60 MPH.

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The Updated Tesla Model 3 is Available in North America

The Truth About Cars

Pricing for the cars remains the same as last year, but the range for the Long Range model is up to 341 miles, eight better than the previous car. The entry-level rear-drive model’s range stayed flat at 272 miles. That said, there’s no mention of tax credits for the car, though buyers can still get a credit by leasing.

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The Best Electric SUVs on the Market

EV Life

We’re also going to show you how you can save big on financing your SUV by applying for an EV Climate Loan with EV Life. Tesla Model X Long Range Range: 348 Miles Price: $98,490 With a variety of fancy features and a sleek design, the Model X Long Range is Tesla’s definition of a luxury electric crossover SUV. The other upside?

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