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Rechargeable Zinc-Air Battery Company Approved to Receive $6.8M in Loans and Tax Credits from the State of Oregon and City of Portland

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ReVolt Technology, LLC, a company that is developing rechargeable zinc-air batteries ( earlier post ), has been approved to receive a package of loans and tax credits from Oregon and Portland authorities totaling approximately $6.8 ReVolt says that the $6.8

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2016 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron PHEV starting at $37,900 in US

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Purchasing customers may qualify for applicable state and federal incentives and tax credits. Audi expects the PHEV to qualify for a federal tax credit of $4,168. Prices above exclude destination charges ($925), taxes, title, optional equipment, and dealer charges. Buyers in some states may qualify for additional incentives.

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Zinc-Air Battery Company ReVolt Applying for $30M in Recovery Act Funds; Targeting EV Applications

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By locating in Oregon, the company will be eligible, and intends to apply for, Business Energy Tax Credits from the Oregon Department of Energy for battery research and production. Research on material combinations has addressed issues historically related to the metal-air technology: power, lifetime and rechargeability.

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Expert panel report finds achieving 1M plug-in vehicles in US by 2015 would require concentrated action to overcome barriers

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Initial consumer experiences with PEVs—their real-world driving range, cost, safety, reliability, and ease of recharging and resale—will exert a significant influence over mainstream consumers’ perceptions of PEVs. Recharging Infrastructure. The Need for “Truth in Advertising.”

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ELECTRIC VEHICLE RULES IN INDIA: Everything That You Must Know

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To promote the widespread adoption of EVs, the government has implemented various financial incentives, such as subsidies and tax exemptions, which are not available to conventional vehicles. In some states of India, EVs are exempted from paying road tax during registration, which is a significant advantage over conventional vehicles.

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Must Read 40+ Electric Vehicle Interview Questions & Answers

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Electric vehicles are powered by electricity stored in rechargeable batteries or obtained from other sources such as hydrogen fuel cells. There are three main types of electric vehicles: #1 Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs): These vehicles are powered solely by electric motors and rely on rechargeable batteries for energy storage.

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Revolt makes bid for $30million grant

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Switzerland based ReVolt Technology, a spin-off from Norway’s SINTEF, is developing rechargeable zinc-air batteries and wants $30million in grants from the US Department of Energy to accelerate their commercialisation for both energy storage and electric vehicle applications. Regular readers at TheGreenCarWebsite.co.uk

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