EV Life

OCTOBER 7, 2023

The Treasury Department just released new guidance that will enable consumers to use their $7500 EV tax credits more like an upfront rebate starting in January 2024. However, new vehicle requirements are also taking effect that raise questions about which vehicles will still qualify for tax credits in the new year.

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EV Connect

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

which is almost 8 percent of vehicle sales. Leading auto dealers see that the near-term trend is electric and are adopting their businesses to sell more EVs. According to data from iseecars.com, Non-Tesla new car dealers selling electric vehicles in the U.S. 2023 was a record year in EV adoption, with 1.2 increased from 1 6.5

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 11, 2013

General Motors announced it will transition to a national sales company in Australia and New Zealand. —GM Chairman and CEO Dan Akerson. Holden will continue to have a presence in Australia beyond 2017, consisting of a national sales company, a national parts distribution center and a global design studio.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 3, 2024

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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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

According to a new report from the California Center for Jobs and the Economy, California’s cumulative plug-in vehicle (PEV, including PHEVs and full EVs) sales are at 10.5% Accounting for normal fleet turnover rates and reductions from persons moving out of California, PEV sales would need to be 2.9 True ZEV sales would have to be 5.0

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Baua Electric

APRIL 25, 2024

After hybrids accounted for a larger share of sales in the first quarter , Hyundai plans to add hybrid production at the facility. “It Hyundai’s EV sales share fell in all major markets in the first three months of 2024 compared to last year, including Korea (4.4% in Q1 2023) of the brand’s sales, while hybrids held 9.7%

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 25, 2024

With this, Hyundai’s global EV sales reached 268,785 in 2023. Hyundai attributed the growth to higher sales of its dedicated IONIQ EVs. The company saw solid sales growth across key markets, including North America, Europe, and India. Hyundai aims to be a top three EV maker by 2030 with 18 new models and two million in sales.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 6, 2024

Which EVs made the tax-credit shortlist in 2024? 2024 Rivian R1S A preliminary list of 2024 EVs qualifying for the tax credit was released early this week by the EPA, and as expected there are very few models qualified for the full $7,500 amount. While it might still be all-in on EVs for the long-term, GM struggled to make EVs in 2023.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 21, 2017

turbo engine option is available in dealers now, while the 2.0L turbo engine option hits dealer lots later this month. diesel model offers a GM-estimated 40 mpg highway fuel efficiency. The 2018 Equinox is on sale now, starting at $24,525 (including destination charge). Tax, title, license, and dealer fees extra.

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EV Adoption

JANUARY 8, 2022

Among electric vehicles from automakers that report specific sales numbers for their EV models, the Toyota RAV4 Prime PHEV was tops in the US in 2021 with 27,3707 units sold. Another top-selling EV beyond Tesla models that is not included is the Jeep Wrangler 4xe PHEV, which likely saw 2021 sales of between 20,000-25,000.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Hyundai Santa Cruz crossover truck concept (Source: Hyundai) Electrek’s Take After selling nearly 269,000 EVs last year, Hyundai looks to top it in 2024 with around 300K in electric vehicle sales. In the US, Hyundai Motor (including Kia) surged past Ford and GM to become the second top-selling EV brand behind Tesla.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 6, 2013

EcoTec3 V-6 go on sale later this year with a suggested starting price of $25,085, including a destination charge of $995 but excluding tax, title, license and dealer fees. That engine was the basis for new generations of engines through the 2013 model year. 2014 Sierra models with the 4.3L

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 15, 2017

GM expects that number to top the segment in highway fuel economy, with greater highway mileage than the 2017 Toyota RAV4 hybrid (30 mpg) and Nissan Rogue hybrid (35 mpg FWD). The 2018 Equinox is on sale now, starting at $24,475 (including destination charge). Tax, title, license and dealer fees extra. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2015

The Spark EV is also sold in California and Oregon, where sales totaled 1,145 in 2014. Spark EV is priced as low as $17,845, after federal and Maryland tax credits, and it features a locally sourced electric motor and drive unit, manufactured at General Motors’ Baltimore Operations facility in White Marsh, Md.

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EV Connect

AUGUST 22, 2022

Electric vehicle sales continue to surge forward. million global EV sales in 2021, the International Energy Agency (IEA) reported that EV sales were already up 75% year over year in the first quarter of 2022. Not only that, but many automakers are prioritizing dealers who invest in more charging stations for more EV inventory.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 17, 2024

Hyundai Motor Group (including Kia) overtook Ford and GM to take second in US EV sales last year, behind only Tesla. That’s without their electric models qualifying for the $7,500 EV tax credit (only through leasing). You can use our link to find a great deal on the new Hyundai Kona EV at a dealer near you.

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EV Adoption

OCTOBER 29, 2022

Out of 82 BEVs and PHEVs that are either currently available for sale in the US, or expected to be so by the end of 2022, 67 of them, or 81.7%, have a base manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) higher than $39,999, according to new analysis from EVAdoption. Fifteen or 18.3% have a base MSRP below $40,000 and 31 or 37.8%

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Baua Electric

MARCH 4, 2024

Including Kia and Genesis, Hyundai topped American automakers Ford and GM’s Chevy for second behind only Tesla. Despite rivals like Ford and GM pulling back on EV initiatives, Hyundai is doubling down. Kia EV9 sales are heating up in the US, with 1,113 sold in December and another 1,408 in January. of the market.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 10, 2011

Chevrolet dealers in all 50 states in the US are now taking orders for the 2012 Chevrolet Volt. The suggested retail price for the Volt will start at $39,995 (or $32,495 assuming a full federal tax credit of $7,500, which is subject to the customer’s eligibility).

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Cars That Think

MARCH 12, 2023

But rather than own and operate their own chargers like Tesla—akin to automakers running chains of proprietary gas stations—GM, Ford and others argue that standardized, open-source chargers are critical to convince more Americans to kick the ICE habit. population lives within 16 kilometers of a GM dealer.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 30, 2018

However, the report also identifies some areas that could either decelerate or accelerate the growth of ZEV sales. The Road Ahead for Zero-Emission Vehicles in California: Market Trends & Policy Analysis analyzes California’s ZEV market, including historic sales, costs, technology trends, forecasts and challenges.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 1, 2011

Key developments in the transportation sector that they note include: Positive for gasoline demand: Strong Chinese car growth in 2010, particularly in the first half of the year, with vehicle sales up 30% year-on-year (YoY) through the first eleven months of 2010. In the US hybrids fell from about 3% of total sales in 2008-09 to 2.2%

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 19, 2024

The company says it has resolved its battery module production problems that have plagued sales for the last two years. Last year GM added new dealerships in 2023 in New York, Texas, Los Angeles, and Atlanta, said John Roth, vice president of global Cadillac, yesterday at a media roundup, reported by Detroit Free Press.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 3, 2024

As sales of electric vehicles continue to grow in 2024, many new and prospective customers have questions about qualifying for a federal tax credit on electric vehicles. Luckily, we have compiled everything you need to know about tax credits for your new or current electric vehicle into one place. More on that below.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 7, 2013

Final fuel economy ratings and power specs will be released closer to the on-sale date. —Jens Wartha, GM chief engineer. seconds—better than the Volkswagen Jetta TDI automatic and competitive with German diesel cars that dominate the US market, GM notes. GM anticipates going head-to-head with the Jetta TDI.).

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 23, 2024

January 1, 2023, kicked off a fresh start of new tax credits for vehicles, both new and used. Since then, much of the dust has settled on the Capitol as it continues to implement qualifying terms for tax credits , continuously shifting what used EVs do and do not qualify. Here’s the latest list. Here’s how it works.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 2, 2024

GM underneath, but Acura throughout The ZDX comes in a base A-Spec and a performance model called Type S. A-Spec RWD $65,850 A-Spec AWD $69,850 Type S AWD $74,850 Type S AWD $75,850* (*With the Performance Wheel and Tire Package) The ZDX is built in Spring Hill, Tennessee, meaning it will qualify for federal and state tax credits.

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EV Adoption

AUGUST 19, 2021

Should expensive electric vehicles be excluded from the federal electric vehicle tax credit (IRC 30D)? But it also means that if the base MSRP of an EV is say $78,500 — that after various upgrades, add-ons, and destination charges — an EV costing $90,000 out the door, would still qualify for the tax credit.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

GM this week announced that it is ready to bring some plug-in hybrid models back to the North American market. USPS Canoo LDV 190 van Ford added fleet discounts for the Mustang Mach-E , as well as a program that allows dealers to use inventory as rental cars. Which very exclusive luxury EV was recalled this week? of the U.S.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 4, 2024

Ford’s EV sales climbed 80% year-over-year (YOY) in February following aggressive price cuts last month. Ford EV sales climb in February following price cuts After EV sales slipped 11% last month in EV sales last month, Ford saw a big improvement in February with 6,368 all-electric vehicles handed over, up 80.8%

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 10, 2023

Those who follow the automotive industry will have undoubtedly noticed that dealer inventories are slowly approaching levels that would have been considered normal before the pandemic. However, government incentives (EV tax credits) have made them more attractive in the general sense. But we’re still moving gradually in that direction.

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Baua Electric

DECEMBER 30, 2023

2024 Nissan Sakura EV – Tokyo In scaling up EV sales, is smaller still better? GM paused deliveries of the Chevy Blazer EV over software woes—after a series of incidents and trouble codes experienced by owners and reviewers alike. dealerships have registered to offer point-of-sale EV rebates starting Jan.

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Blink Charging

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Before considering why dealerships may be reluctant to focus on EV sales, it is worth noting how EVs are sold. The major vehicle manufacturers; like Ford, Stellantis, and GM; still sell their EVs through the dealership model. EVs have less after-sale value to dealerships. If the dealerships stock them, the people will come.

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Plug In India

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

In this presentation, FORD announced it’s electrification plan with a goal of 40% of its sales being all-electric by 2030. Video: Electric Car Watch: FORD's weak 2030 EV plan | Sandy Munroe's rant Weak EV Goal 40-50% sales of all-electric and plug-in hybrids combined by 2030 is a weak goal in my opinion and frankly is just not enough.

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EV Adoption

AUGUST 4, 2022

Additionally, the IRA could actually receive enough votes to pass, but not without potentially several significant changes — including to some of the EV tax credit requirements. That is a very good thing, but tying this requirement to a consumer-facing tax credit that results in few or zero EVs qualifying, is probably not the best approach.

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EV Adoption

MARCH 9, 2021

These are all dates that various automakers, electric vehicle organizations, and states have declared when they want to ban the sale of or end their production of vehicles powered by an internal combustion engine. Five Core Challenges Holding EV Sales Back in the US. Chart: EVAdoption / Loren McDonald. It’s the batteries stupid.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

GM has announced plans for public sales in 2010, and almost every carmaker now says it will sell PHEVs or highway-speed battery electric vehicles (BEVs) sometime after 2010. Establishing dealer network. Committed to sales of 10,000 or more vehicles in late 2010, with increasing production in 2011.

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