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Tesla charging connector, 2023 Toyota Prius, EV tax credit delay: Today’s Car News

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A giant Georgia battery factory is focusing on what might help the grid. sourcing rules holding back EV tax credits. And the Tesla connector is now called NACS. Tesla on. Toyota has teased the 2023 Prius, but we’re still wondering what’s under the hood. Congress could delay some of the U.S.

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Kia looks to secure US federal tax credit for EV9 in 2025

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It appears that South Korean automaker Kia is taking some steps to ensure that its EV9 all-electric SUV will qualify for the full $7,500 federal tax credit in the United States next year. Currently, production of the EV9 is in South Korea, but Kia is looking to start manufacturing the all-electric SUV at its West Point, Georgia plant.

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Kia to begin EV9 production in the US by May, expects $7,500 EV tax credit eligibility by 2025

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Kia expects the EV9 will qualify for the full $7,500 EV tax credit by early next year. Kia America’s head of corporate communications, James Bell, told Nikkei that moving EV9 production to its West Point, GA plant will enable it to qualify for a part of the EV tax credit. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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Hyundai says its first EV plant will open this year to gain the $7,500 tax credit

Baua Electric

According to Hyundai Motor America CEO Jose Munoz, the brand is “pulling ahead” to gain eligibility for the $7,500 EV tax credit. billion EV megaplant in Georgia in October 2022. With a $7,500 tax credit on the line, Hyundai has pulled the timeline forward as quickly as possible.

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Tesla Model S P85D Torque, Georgia Electric-Car Tax Credit, Chevy CrossVolt: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

Today we learn just how much torque the Tesla Model S P85D electric car produces, survey the ongoing fight over Georgia''s electric-car tax credit, and consider what the renewal of the CrossVolt trademark means for Chevy''s future electric-car lineup. We''ve got more details on the Tesla Model S P85D.

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Tesla 'Best Overall' Vehicle, 2016 Toyota Mirai Factory, Georgia Electric-Car Tax Credit Threat: Today's Car News

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Today, the Tesla Model S once again nabs Consumer Reports'' "Best Overall" vehicle honor, the 2016 Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel-cell car gets built in small batches in Japan, and a bill to kill Georgia''s electric-car tax credit rises from the dead. All this and more on Green Car Reports. This converted Renault Kangoo Z.E.

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Toyota Prius Recall, Georgia Electric-Car Incentive, Tesla Ohio Troubles: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

Today on Green Car Reports: Georgia may kill its $5,000 electric-car tax credit, Ohio car dealers renew their legislative fight against Tesla Motors, and 2010 through 2014 Toyota Prius hybrids are being recalled. A chronicle of the return road trip from Florida to New York in a Tesla Model S electric car.'

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