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MIT and IEA reports take different views of the future of natural gas in transportation

Green Car Congress

The IEA report notes that natural gas vehicles (NGVs) presently account for less than 1% of total world road-fuel consumption and less than 1% of total world gas demand. More than 70% of all NGVs and one-half of all fuelling stations can be found in just five countries: Pakistan, Iran, Argentina, Brazil and India.

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Good News and Bad News: Changes to the Federal EV Tax Credit in 2024

EV Life

On the one hand, the (up to) $7,500 tax credit is now available right away at the point of sale, eliminating the wait time and allowing drivers to apply their savings directly to the purchase of their vehicle at the dealership—which is great for consumers. Which Electric Vehicles Still Qualify for the Tax Credit?

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How New Eligibility Criteria for the Electric Vehicle Tax Credit Affects You

Blink Charging

Opting for an electric vehicle and leveraging the EV tax credit to help with your next electric vehicle purchase is a smart move. There are various opportunities available to help offset the expenses linked with transitioning to electric vehicle. Why Did the EV Tax Credit Change?

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Automakers handed a win with updated EV tax credit guidance in the U.S.

Teslarati

The White House issued new guidance on federal electric vehicle (EV) tax credits this week, including a key exemption that’s considered a win for many automakers, as it offers extra time for companies attempting to set up battery production operations in the U.S. These countries include North Korea, China, Russia and Iran.

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Which 2024 EVs qualify for the $7,500 EV tax credit?

Baua Electric

The list of electric vehicles qualified for the EV tax credit in calendar year 2024 has been released. In order to claim the credit on an EV purchase, buyers need to slot under an adjusted gross income limitation of $300,000 for married couples filing jointly, $225,000 for head of household, or $150,000 for other filers.

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Slow start for charge of the electric cars - Times Online

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Buyerswill purchase the car – at about the same price as a conventional model –but lease the batteries from a third-party energy supplier for a monthly feeequivalent to the fuel costs for an economical petrol or diesel car. Walkout at UN conference after Iran.