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OPINION: Musk’s distaste for Biden incentives would even EV playing field

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The idea, while it would eliminate potentially $12,500 from an EV’s price tag (if it’s built in a Union facility in the United States with a U.S.-produced However, other companies, like Ford, General Motors, and others, who are working to transition to EVs, are getting the attention. Despite dominating the U.S.

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3 Reasons an Electric Vehicle is the Perfect Present

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As if one partner would buy two new cars – a significant purchase – for her and him as a complete surprise. Here are three reasons why your next car should be an electric vehicle (EV). Since these vary by state, the best place to see credits and incentives available to you is PlugStar. New EV Models Keep Coming.

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Nissan Leaf – Taking Reservations

Revenge of the Electric Car

After a federal tax credit and state rebate, the price of these cars will come out at around a cool 20k. The Leaf’s suggested retail price of $32,780 drops to $25,280 after a $7,500 federal income tax credit. Electric vehicles are powered by batteries instead of internal combustion engines. ’ &#.

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Cash for Volts?

Revenge of the Electric Car

A coalition of car makers, battery suppliers and electricity providers has come together to ask for federal help for EVs. More details at: Group Seeks US Tax Credits To Spur Electric Car Use. UPDATE:Group Seeks US Tax Credits To Spur Electric Car Use. by Judith Burns for Dow Jones. November 16, 2009: 06:01 PM ET.

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Obama gives $2.4bn Jump Start To Battery Makers

Revenge of the Electric Car

President Obama is making good on his promise to spearhead the EV revolution. During a visit to Southern California Edison’s Pomona EV test facility, he launched a $2.4 Tags: EV Economics Obama Energy. billion competitive grant program for US battery makers. The new $2.4-billion

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Nissan Promises EV for 2010

Revenge of the Electric Car

Nissan is a first tier OEM building a pure EV in the U.S. - Regardless, once the $7,500 tax credit is accounted for, and the much lower maintenance costs, these should be about the same as buying a gas car, only the fuel will be less than a dollar a gallon equivalent. for sale to regular folks.

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Financing a Tesla Model X Just Got Easier

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For the Model X, the new base price of $79,990 (down $8,500 from the previous price) means it now qualifies for the federal tax credit of $7,500 outlined by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. The federal tax credit has MSRP limits of $55,000 for cars and $80,000 for SUVs and trucks. And it doesn’t stop there.