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Market Update: How Battery Pack Costs Declined Since 2008

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The cost of battery packs has been a significant factor in the adoption of these technologies, and recent developments show that we’re moving in the right direction as prices drop. In 2008, the cost per kilowatt-hour (kWh) was $1,355, but by 2022, it had dropped to $153 per kWh.

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3 Electric Vehicle Trends in the Growing Market

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But, at this point, the only states that don’t have incentives to some degree are the Dakotas, Kansas, Kentucky and West Virginia. The important takeaways are as follows: The cost of EV batteries (which make up about 35% of the vehicle cost) has plummeted since 2008, from $1,200 per kilowatt hour to $157 per kilowatt hour.

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Your Guide to Electric-Vehicle Charging-Station Tax Credits

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Tax credits for installing EV charging stations are available in a variety of forms, and many of them apply toward the cost of equipment and installation. Washington state offers tax credits for up to 50% of the costs of equipment and related costs. They include incentives for installing EV charging stations.

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USDOT awarding $55M to support purchase of Low-No buses; electric buses and infrastructure

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The funding is for the incremental cost of a battery electric bus over a CNG bus and leverages federal, state, local utilities and local match to purchase the battery electric buses for service expansion. The new buses will be used on routes that connect residents to employment opportunities. Bloomington-Normal Public Transit System.

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Road Test: 2022 Lincoln Corsair PHEV Grand Touring AWD

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The LED tail lights are connected by a narrow strip and are part of the approach and farewell lighting elements. Lincoln Connect offers convenience features, such as remotely locking and unlocking the doors and starting the engine, along with a 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot that can accommodate up to 10 devices–as far as 50-feet away.

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Road Test: 2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid XSE

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The electric power steering connected the front wheels to the road with a positive and direct feel. Through connected services , the Wi-Fi has a three-month trial period and includes up-to two GB. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. Sweetened Exterior.

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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

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Louisville Gas & Electric and Kentucky Utilities. A multi-partner team, led by PNNL as part of the Battery500 research consortium, will receive an award of up to $10 million per year for five years to drive progress on DOE’s goal of reducing the cost of vehicle battery technologies. Duke Energy Kentucky. General Motors.

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