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Study finds EV buyers want rebates, not tax credits; government could have saved $2B

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A study by a team from the George Washington University finds that not all financial incentives are created equal in the eyes of prospective car buyers, and the current federal incentive—a tax credit—is, in fact, valued the least by car buyers. The current federal electric vehicle tax scheme is a pain.

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Congress finally agrees on electric bike bill – but not the one everyone wanted

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But one thing they have agreed on – unanimously this time – is electric bikes. The last electric bike bill to hit the floor of the US House of Representatives was the EBIKE Act, which sought to create a federal tax incentive for e-bike purchases. Just not in the way we all hoped. I’m just a little cynical.

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Proposed Changes to the Federal EV Tax Credit Passed by the House of Representatives

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For electric vehicles, the BBBA includes multiple proposed changes to IRC 30D, more commonly knows as the federal EV tax credit. Perhaps the mostly likely is the requirement for EVs to be assembled in the US in a union factory to qualify for an additional $4,500 tax credit. Tax Credit Becomes Refundable.

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EPA confirms 249-mile range for Volkswagen ID.4 AWD Pro electric SUV

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4 electric SUV. Electrify America is the nation’s largest open DC fast charging network with more than 650 charging stations and more than 2,700 DC fast chargers, including two cross-country routes that can allow electric vehicle (EV) drivers to travel from Washington DgC to Los Angeles and Jacksonville to San Diego.

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EIA: California home to almost half of US plug-in electric vehicles

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Total US sales of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs)—battery electric and plug-in hybrid electric—have increased in recent years, but still represent only about 0.7% Electric vehicles per 1,000 vehicles. Several states offer tax incentives to reduce the upfront cost of PEVs to consumers. in 2013 and 0.4%

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EPA confirms 250-mile range for Volkswagen ID.4 Pro and 1st Edition electric SUV

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4 electric SUV 1st Edition and Pro models officially have an EPA-estimated 250 miles of range on a single charge. According to the EPA’s calculations, based on an electricity cost of 13 cents per kilowatt-hour, the ID.4 4 Pro starting at $39,995 MSRP, before a potential Federal tax credit of up to $7,500 is applied.

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Sila introduces Titan nano-composite silicon anode material; 20% increase in vehicle range and reduced charge time

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Since then, Sila has optimized its high-performance nano-composite silicon for mass production, which is scheduled to come online in the second half of 2024 in Sila’s facility in Moses Lake, Washington. Sila offers an alternative anode material source for automakers that want to meet requirements for Inflation Reduction Act tax credits.

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