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General Motors sidesteps loss of EV tax credit to offer big discounts for customers

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General Motors is sidestepping the loss of the electric vehicle tax credit on its vehicles and will still offer a big $7,500 discount on cars for customers. In December, GM said it would temporarily lose eligibility for the credit on some of its cars. can qualify for EV tax credits.

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Hyundai says its first EV plant will open this year to gain the $7,500 tax credit

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According to Hyundai Motor America CEO Jose Munoz, the brand is “pulling ahead” to gain eligibility for the $7,500 EV tax credit. The site “is advancing ever day,’” according to Oscar Kwon CEO of the Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA). billion EV megaplant in Georgia in October 2022.

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Chevy Blazer EV goes on sale again with lower price tag

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General Motors (GM) brand Chevrolet has begun selling the Blazer electric vehicle (EV) once again, after the automaker halted orders for over two months due to a software quality issue. GM also plans to utilize the division on all of its future vehicles.

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Hyundai fast-tracks start of EV production in the US as it gains recognition with its own day

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Hyundai announced its fast-tracking production at its Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) in Georgia. Hyundai initially planned to begin production early next year, but the automaker is plowing ahead with the $7,500 federal tax credit on the line. It even tops Rivian’s $5 billion EV factory outside of Atlanta.

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Hyundai sold nearly 269,000 electric vehicles last year as IONIQ 5 and 6 spark growth

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Hyundai accelerated construction to take advantage of government incentives like the $7,500 tax credit. Despite its vehicles not qualifying for the tax credit (only through leasing), Hyundai Motor (including sister company Kia) surged past Ford and GM for second in US electric vehicle sales in 2023 behind Tesla.

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More bad buzz for Chevy Blazer EV: software glitches, doors that fly open

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After customer complaints over its software issues, which sparked a halt on sales right before Christmas, General Motors has now issued a small safety recall , which includes the Chevrolet Blazer EV, for vehicles that may have defective doors that could fly open while driving. GM said that they’d reach out once they figured out the problems.

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Hyundai to add hybrids at EV-only plant as rising demand throws a curveball

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The automaker believes electric models, like the IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 6, will qualify for the federal EV tax credit, which should help boost demand. Electrek’s Take The news comes as several automakers, like Ford, GM, and even sister company Kia, announced similar plans to introduce more hybrids to their lineups.

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