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Pyka awarded $7M California tax credit to expand manufacturing of zero-emission autonomous aircraft

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Pyka, a developer of autonomous electric aviation technology, was awarded a $7-million California Competes Tax Credit with the California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz), approved last week by the California Competes Tax Credit Committee.

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Eos Energy launches $500M Project AMAZE with $398.6M conditional loan guarantee from DOE; long-term zinc-based storage

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Eos Energy, a provider of safe, scalable, efficient, and sustainable zinc-powered long-duration stationary energy storage systems, announced Project AMAZE (American Made Zinc Energy), a $500-million planned expansion and a significant milestone to build 8 GWh of clean energy storage production capacity.

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EVs dominate list of efficient cars in ORNL 2022 Fuel Economy Guide

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Credit: Andy Sproles/ORNL The 2022 Fuel Economy Guide, released by ORNL for the DOE/EPA fueleconomy.gov website, provides up-to-date information on fuel economy, environmental and safety data, so consumers can choose the most fuel-efficient vehicle that meets their needs. Credit: Andrew Sproles/ORNL, U.S.

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Why Fleet Owners Are Electrifying Their Vehicles This Year

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Thanks to new tax credits for EVs and EV charging stations as well as lower fuel and maintenance costs for EVs, fleet managers can now save money while setting an example for other organizations. Limited time to claim tax credits for EV fleets There are currently numerous incentives to purchase EVs and EV charging equipment.

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Feature: Top 6 Reasons Why an EV Is the Right Choice

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An electric car consumes less energy compared to a gas- or diesel-fueled vehicle. A hybrid electric vehicle , as they are also commonly known, uses an electrical drive technology and applies regenerative braking, recovering the energy normally lost while braking. Low Maintenance Costs. High Torque. High Resale Values.

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Cadillac ELR EREV goes on sale in January, starting price $75,995

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Upon IRS certification of an anticipated federal tax credit, purchasers may be eligible for a tax credit from $0 to $7,500 depending on individual tax liability. Net pricing after tax credits could be as low as $68,495, including $995 destination. Official EPA estimates are not yet available.

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Electric Vehicles Could be your Solution to the Current Gas Prices

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A 2020 Department of Energy study put the topic to rest for good. Add on the lack of maintenance for an EV, and savings go up another $8,000. Credits and rebates are likely to cover any difference in the initial price. Tax credits and rebates are usually available on the purchase of an EV. Absolutely!