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VinFast Announces New U.S. Dealers Across Several States

The Truth About Cars

dealer network , giving it stores in several new areas and growing its footprint to 18 dealerships in seven states. With 18 stores in seven states and its corporate dealers in California, VinFast now has a surprisingly robust U.S. is the VF 8 SUV. The company recently announced an expansion to its U.S.

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Mercedes EQE SUV first drive: Luxury, performance, and potential tax credits could make for a hit in the US

Electrek

Less than a year after initially teasing its interior, the new EQE SUV from Mercedes-Benz is on the cusp of reaching customers for the first time. As one of the first Mercedes EVs completely assembled in the US, the EQE SUV has designed with Americans in mind and should do well in the market.

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Fisker scraps direct sales and turns to auto dealers for sales

Teslarati

We decided we would rather give that money to a dealer so that we could expand faster,” said Henrik Fisker, the CEO, President, and Chairman of the EV startup. In September 2023, Fisker shared that it ramped production of the all-electric Ocean crossover SUV to 300 units per day.

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Volkswagen ID.4 with SK ON battery components eligible for full $7,500 tax credit in 2024

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4 units with SK On battery components qualify for the Inflation Reduction Act’s (IRA) full $7,500 federal tax credit for electric vehicles. 4 units with batteries from SK On qualify for federal tax credits. 4 EV may choose to apply the tax credit as a down payment for the vehicle. The 2023 ID.4 Volkswagen sells the 2023 ID.4

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Ford to increase production of Mustang Mach-E in 2023, cut prices across the board

Green Car Congress

The production increase is a key part of the Ford+ Plan, underscoring the company’s commitment to increase the value of its EVs for customers, continuing to position Mustang Mach-E as a compelling option for those looking for an electric SUV, and growing market share. The Mustang Mach-E was the No.

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EV Tax Credit Changes: Ford Mustang Mach-E Unlikely to Qualify in 2024

The Truth About Cars

Earlier this year, the rules around EV tax credits seemed to be changing every other week. Unsurprisingly, the automaker announced a production cut for the SUV in October and said it was delaying further investments, including the much-talked-about BlueOval project in Kentucky.

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This Volkswagen EV Now Comes with Full Tax Credit Benefits

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4, equipped with SK On battery components, will be eligible for the full $7,500 Federal Tax Credit. 4, which start at a base MSRP of $38,995 before the tax credit, a more budget-friendly option in the electric SUV segment. that qualifies for the full Federal Tax credit. 4 and how the tax credit enhances its accessibility.