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AlixPartners study finds post-crisis auto industry facing new set of challenges; sales projected below historical levels for foreseeable future

Green Car Congress

According to the study, historically, approximately one of every five vehicles sold is financed by home-value appreciation, a ratio that’s likely to decrease with the continuing stagnancy in home values. House appreciation historically has been used to finance the purchase of a new vehicle about 20% of the time. million in 2006.

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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. In fact, it’s what EV Life has been doing for our customers for years.

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Drive Electric Submission Land Transport (Clean Car) Amendment Bill

Drive Electric

The consumer incentive will reduce the purchase price of zero emissions vehicles, which encourages suppliers to provide these choices to meet new consumer demand. New Zealand is the only OECD country without emissions standards, besides Russia. This would make achieving emissions reductions from transport extremely difficult.

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

Baua Electric

1, any vehicles with key battery components sourced from a “foreign entity of concern”—China, Russia, Iran, or North Korea— will be disqualified in 2024 , as will corporate subsidies if a “parent entity” from one of those countries directly holds more of 50% of the automaker’s interest. Starting Jan.

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Tesla Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript: April 23, 2024

Teslarati

On the demand front, we’ve undertaken a variety of initiatives, including lowering the price of both the purchase and subscription options for FSD, launching extremely attractive leasing specials for the Model 3 in the U.S. for $299 a month, and offering attractive financing options in certain markets. Elon Musk: Yeah, exactly.

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