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DOE awards $98M in tax credits to automakers and suppliers for clean technology manufacturing

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced $150 million in clean energy tax credits to 12 businesses to build US capabilities in clean energy manufacturing; $98 million of that goes to five automakers and suppliers towards investments in domestic manufacturing equipment. Funded at $2.3 Funded at $2.3 Lead organization. Description.

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2020 Audi A8 TFSI e plug-in hybrid carries starting price of $94,000

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Audi anticipates that customers purchasing the 2020 Audi A8 TFSI e will be eligible for a federal tax credit of up to $6,795. liter, turbocharged V6 engine paired with an electric motor integrated into the torque converter of the eight-speed automatic transmission. Additional state incentives may also be available.

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Rechargeable Zinc-Air Battery Company Approved to Receive $6.8M in Loans and Tax Credits from the State of Oregon and City of Portland

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ReVolt Technology, LLC, a company that is developing rechargeable zinc-air batteries ( earlier post ), has been approved to receive a package of loans and tax credits from Oregon and Portland authorities totaling approximately $6.8 Charging of metal-air cells converts hydroxyl ions to oxygen in the air electrode, releasing electrons.

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Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid Qualified for Hybrid Vehicle Credit

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Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid customers are eligible for a one-time tax credit of up to $1,150. The S 400 BlueHYBRID is the first series-production hybrid to be equipped with a Li-ion battery. Continental is the pack integrator and will also supply power electronics: the inverter and the DC/DC converter.

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How Automotive Dealerships Can Save Money with Battery Energy Storage

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This is accomplished using bidirectional electronic converters that link the electrical network to EV batteries. The report also says Toyota in collaboration with Japanese utility JERA, have commissioned the Sweep Energy Storage System, comprising lithium-ion, nickel metal-hydride and lead acid cells.

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Hyundai introduces 2018 Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid models at Chicago Auto Show

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Sonata Plug-in Hybrid buyers are currently eligible for a $4,919 federal tax credit. liter Nu GDI four-cylinder engine coupled with a six-speed automatic transmission that houses a 38 kW electric motor and clutch where the torque converter would normally be found. The lithium-ion polymer battery pack capacity is 1.76

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Software Upgrade to Prius PHEV NiMH Conversion Kit Enables All-Electric Driving At Up to 70mph

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kWh NiMH plug-in hybrid (PHEV) conversion kit that enables all-electric mode driving at speeds of up to 70 miles per hour (until the battery pack is depleted) in a converted Prius. When the PICC battery pack charge is depleted, the converted Prius reverts to its normal factory HEV operating mode. Andrew Ewert.

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