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Eos Energy launches $500M Project AMAZE with $398.6M conditional loan guarantee from DOE; long-term zinc-based storage

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A rugged, injection-molded thermoplastic polymer exterior provides an optimized structure into which the electrodes are inserted—the Z3 design requires just 20 of them—minimizing materials, manufacturing, and maintenance while eliminating the risk of any external leaking.

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J.D. Power: First-time owners find switching to EVs highly satisfactory

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What will keep first-time owners coming back to buy another BEV is the compelling experience with the safety and technology features, lower service and maintenance costs, and pure driving enjoyment. More than half (62%) of these owners say they “definitely will” repurchase from the same brand. PP100) and squeaks and rattles (13.4

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Nissan and Hawaii Partner on EVs

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The partnership, which was announced at the Asia Pacific Clean Energy Summit and Expo in Honolulu, marks Nissan’s first definitive agreement in the United States, the company said. The Nissan LEAF EV will be available in Hawaii beginning in January 2011.

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J.D. Power sees hybrid and EV share below 10% of US market through 2016 despite rising fuel prices

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Percentages for overall consideration of alternative powertrains (definitely would / probably would). Percentages for overall consideration (definitely would / probably would) were: Hybrid electric vehicles: 51%. At the end of 2010, tax credits from the Energy Policy Act of 2005 were phased out. Click to enlarge.

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Dassaults SVE to Combine with and Dow Kokam in Li-ion Battery Partnership for EVs

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The transaction is subject to negotiation of definitive agreements and any applicable regulatory approvals. The Michigan Economic Growth Authority (MEGA) Board also approved a state tax credit valued at $44.6 million over 15 years and a battery cell tax credit valued at $100 million over four years for the joint venture.

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5 Tips on Switching to an EV in Rural Areas

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So, if you’re going to buy a brand new vehicle at that point, you’ll have no option but to buy an electric car if Congress puts the ban into legislation. Having the convenience of a home charger is definitely the most ideal option. Tax Incentives. The upfront cost of buying an EV is greatly lessened thanks to these tax rebates.

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Solving the Electric Vehicle Charging Conundrum

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You referenced the infrastructure bills that are currently stalled in Congress. There are also, incidentally, income tax credits at the federal and state levels for installation of EV charging equipment. It doesn't cover the whole thing, but you do get a chunk of it back as a tax credit. So that's what it takes.