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DOE awards $98M in tax credits to automakers and suppliers for clean technology manufacturing

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced $150 million in clean energy tax credits to 12 businesses to build US capabilities in clean energy manufacturing; $98 million of that goes to five automakers and suppliers towards investments in domestic manufacturing equipment. Funded at $2.3 Lead organization. Description. 30 million.

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Ford begins full production of F-150 Lightning electric pickup; planned annual run rate of 150k at Rouge Center

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With acceleration from zero to 60 mph in the mid-4 second range with the extended-range battery, the freedom of a 10-kilowatt smart power plant on wheels, a starting price less than $40,000 before available tax credits and software updates that will make it even better over time, F-150 Lightning is attracting new customers to Ford.

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DOE Announces $528.7M Conditional Loan for Fisker Automotive for PHEVs

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This work will be conducted at Fisker’s Pontiac, Michigan office with support from its headquarters in Irvine, California. million ATVM loan for Fisker’s Project Nina—the design, engineering and assembly of Fisker Automotive’s next-generation plug-in hybrids, starting at about $39,900 after tax credits. Earlier post.)

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Chevrolet Volt MSRP Starts at $41,000, $33,500 Net of Full Federal Credit; 3-year Lease Program with Option to Buy

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GM will introduce the Chevrolet Volt extended range electric vehicle with a starting MSRP of $41,000; after applying the Federal income tax credit of $7,500, the price drops to $33,500. When the battery runs low, a gasoline-powered range extender extends the driving range for 300 miles on a full tank of fuel.

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Ford F-150 Lightning unveiled: Price, Release date, Range, Features and more

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The Ford F-150 Lightning’s price starts at $39,974 for the entry-level variant before tax credits. The Lightning’s mid-range XLT model will cost $52,974. Credit: Ford). Range & Performance. The F-150 Lightning is targeting an EPA-estimated range of 230 miles. Credit: Ford).

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Tennessee, Nissan and TVA forge a path for electric car | www.tennessean.com | The Tennessean

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Postal Service with a fleet of 250 all-electric Chrysler Town & Country minivans in Michigan, North Carolina and the New York City area beginning later this year. Other carmakers plug in Other automakers are working on electric vehicles as well, including Chrysler LLC, which plans to provide the U.S. No gasoline.