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AFS Trinity Awarded Patent for Extreme Hybrid Drivetrain; Company Arguing for Full PHEV Tax Credit

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The company said it expects DOE and US Congressional recognition of the cost, safety and performance benefits of the new technology in the form of the full plug-in hybrid tax credit of $7,500 to vehicles using this technology. AFS Trinity Chief Executive Officer Edward W.

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Nissan Sets US MSRP for 2011 LEAF EV at $32,780; As Low as $25,280 with Federal Tax Credit

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Including the $7,500 federal tax credit for which the Nissan LEAF will be fully eligible, the consumer’s after-tax net value of the vehicle will be $25,280. Reserving a Nissan LEAF ensures consumers a place in line when Nissan begins taking firm orders in August, as well as access to special, upcoming Nissan LEAF events.

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Progress! IRA signed into law

Electric Auto Association

The provisions included in the bill will fight inflation by lowering energy and health care costs for families, and by helping to reduce the deficit. This will support millions more low- and middle-income families than the original credit. The credit can also be used toward a down payment. Used EV sale price less than $25,000.

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Proposed California Bill SB-233 Mandates Bidirectional Charging for EVs to Advance Grid and Climate Protection

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With V2H, an EV’s battery can keep the lights on , the refrigerator running, and devices charged for up to three days in the event of a blackout. Consumers can also reduce home energy costs and help balance the grid by charging EVs during off-peak hours and using EV battery power during peak hours.

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Road Test: 2022 Polestar 2 Single Motor EV

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Federal and state tax credits could reduce the price you pay. If you qualify for the full $7,500 federal tax credit, the price could be $39,700 for the base model with front-wheel drive and the single motor. Even less if your state also offers a tax credit.

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Volvo To Go All Electric By 2030 – EV Week in Review: Feb 23-Mar 1

EV Adoption

This past week was certainly quite a whirlwind of EV news and developments from Volvo’s plans to end production of ICE vehicles by 2030, yet another proposal to reform the federal EV tax credit, chip shortages, Washington state’s plans to ban ICE vehicles by 2030, Lucid Air delay, Fisker to partner with Foxconn, and much, much more.

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Senators Kerry and Lieberman Release Details of Energy and Climate Bill; Incentives for Electric Drive and Natural Gas Vehicles

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A strategic reserve complements the hard price collar and ensures the availability of price-certain allowances in the event of unusually high carbon prices. In addition, directly impacted states can veto drilling plans if they stand to suffer significant adverse impacts in the event of an accident. Decreasing Dependence on Foreign Oil.