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Volkswagen and Audi launch sustainability programs for US introduction of e-Golf BEV and A3 e-tron PHEV; carbon offsets with 3Degrees and solar energy

Green Car Congress

VoA made the announcement at the Management Briefing Seminar, hosted by the Center for Automotive Research. As part of Volkswagen’s efforts to deliver an ultra-low-carbon car, the company is working with SunPower to provide qualified US Volkswagen e-Golf customers the opportunity to install a high performance SunPower solar system.

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Progress! IRA signed into law

Electric Auto Association

The IRA restores the 30% tax credit for an EVSE, and its cost of installation, to a maximum credit of $1000 (businesses may claim a larger amount). Originally, this credit ended last year, but has now been extended for installations through 2022 and is retroactive to the beginning of the year.

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Study examines potential for alternatives to new car ownership models to advance EV market

Green Car Congress

The paper, “Car Rental 2.0”, summarizes the findings from a joint seminar held by the RAC Foundation and BVRLA earlier this year on alternatives to car ownership: car rental, traditional and one-way car clubs, and ridesharing. The limited range of electric vehicles will make them unsuitable for most long journeys.

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The Further Adventures of The Solangelist

Creative Greenius

So I need to do something to cut the cost of my system even more than the rebates and tax credits are going to do. And I think that means I’m going to have to learn to install my solar panels myself. We want to empower consumers and help them get ahead in the most economical way possible,&# continued Deri.

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Ford deploying single manufacturing operating system that to support global expansion with improved efficiencies, better capacity utilization

Green Car Congress

As Ford brings on new facilities, it is expanding the use of common manufacturing processes and standard systems for tracking material, delivery, maintenance and environmental costs so that new and existing plants are aligned in how they operate.

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