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Lunaz to begin production of electric classic Range Rovers; prices begin at £245,000 excluding local taxes

Green Car Congress

Prices for classic electric Range Rovers by Lunaz start at £245,000 (US$329,000) excluding local taxes. Every car by Lunaz goes through a full bare metal restoration and re-engineering process ahead of conversion to the company’s proprietary electric powertrain. This provides extraordinary scope for personalization.

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Tesla stock dips as Elon Musk agrees to sell 10% of his personal TSLA shares

Teslarati

Musk’s poll was triggered in part by recent conversations about billionaires’ unrealized gains being used as a means to avoid taxes. Politically and from tax point of view and given that Elon is poor in cash, he has no choice but to sell his stakes to pay tax and to be cash-rich. Disclaimer: I am long TSLA.

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You Probably Shouldn’t Be Afraid To Buy A 2-Wheel Drive EV

CleanTechnica EVs

” I’ve seen this on social media and in a few in-person conversations. After the tax credit (assuming you owe enough taxes for […] “That little Bolt EUV looks great, but I’m waiting for them to make one with all-wheel-drive.”

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Off With His Head: Heritage Customs Shows an Open-Top Defender

The Truth About Cars

Far from a backyard Sawzall job, this conversion involves a semi-electric soft top, roll cage which conforms to FIA standards, snazzy new wheels, different upholstery (water resistant, perhaps), and the expected scattershot blast of badges and emblems. .& Depending on spec, it can take upwards of 3 months to create one of these machines.

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Success!!! The Ban on EV Conversions in Ontario, Canada is Over!!!

DIY Electric Car

The Ban on EV Conversions is Over!!! Yesterday (June 7, 2010), Electric Mobility Canada sent out an e-mail advising its Ontario members that MTO has lifted the ban, and has implemented an interim solution for the licensing of electric vehicle conversions. "EV conversions are: ? Ontario's Ban on Electric Cars.

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Audi survey finds more than half of US drivers would support government initiative to spur diesel vehicle sales

Green Car Congress

The study was conducted in September 2013 among 2,041 US adults, among whom 1,629 identified themselves as regular drivers, driving their own personal vehicle at least once a once week or more often. Conversely, only 39% of those 45+ said they would purchase a diesel car over a gas car if there was fuel price parity.

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The US’ EV incentives are being updated: Here’s some useful tips

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Many states determine eligibility by fuel type, class of vehicle, whether the vehicle is new or used, and how the vehicle will be used (commercially or personally). Illinois has announced that they will be introducing a $4,000 tax incentive for new fully electric vehicles as of today (July 1st).