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The Best Electric SUVs on the Market

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The Model Y qualifies for the full $7,500 federal EV tax credit. At the moment, the Mach-E only qualifies for half of the federal EV tax credit, providing eligible drivers a credit of up to $3,750. The Chevy Bolt EUV also qualifies for the full $7,500 federal EV tax credit. The other upside?

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How Truck Stops and Convenience Stores Can Benefit from Holiday EV Travel

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In addition, Blink recommends having at least one L2 charger to accommodate plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) and older EVs that cannot use DCFCs to charge. The federal tax credit is worth up to 30% of the installation cost, up to $100,000 per charger. However, it is restricted by census tract.

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Level 1 and Level 2 charging stations simply provide alternating current (AC) electricity to the vehicle’s on-board charger, which then converts AC to direct current (DC) electricity and charges the battery. DC fast chargers (DCFC) Unlike Level 1 and Level 2 chargers, DC fast chargers can charge a vehicle in under an hour.

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Volkswagen of America to invest $10M in EV charging infrastructure by 2016; calls for more legislative support to spur EV adoption

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At the same time, Sommer said in his presentation at the 2015 Electric Drive Congress in Washington DC, continued legislative support is needed to reach the next level of electric vehicle adoption. Examples in this category include protecting and expanding existing tax credits in the Energy Independence and Security Act.

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Must Read 40+ Electric Vehicle Interview Questions & Answers

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2 Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs): PHEVs combine an electric motor with an internal combustion engine. PHEVs can operate in electric mode for a certain distance before switching to the internal combustion engine or can combine both power sources for improved efficiency. #3 8 When was EV first made?

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How Government Incentives Help Convenience Stores Install Electric Vehicle Chargers

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A couple of federal funding programs that pertain to truck stops and roadside convenience stores are: Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Tax Credit National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program (NEVI). DC fast chargers are ideal for these locations because they can charge the typical EV in under an hour.

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National Academies issues interim report on overcoming barriers to PEV deployment

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Some research has shown that purchase rebates can be more effective than income-tax credits, the committee noted. Charging at such residences would meet the needs of all foreseeable PHEVs and of most BEVs that have ranges of up to 100 miles (161 km). Washington, DC: The National Academies Press, 2013.

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