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Polestar 3 is already on sale with a massive $7,500 purchase incentive

Baua Electric

Polestar partnered with Google to power the infotainment with Android Auto OS. It includes 517 hp and 671 lb-ft of torque for a 0 to 60 mph sprint in 4.6 However, it’s unclear whether the Polestar 3 will gain up to $15,000 in purchase incentives with the EV tax credit. It includes active air suspension, sports seats, a 14.5″

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Hyundai introduces 2018 Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid models at Chicago Auto Show

Green Car Congress

Sonata Plug-in Hybrid buyers are currently eligible for a $4,919 federal tax credit. It is possible for Sonata Hybrid to operate solely on electric power at speeds up to 75 mph by decoupling the gasoline engine from the rest of the drivetrain. In addition, the Sonata Plug-in Hybrid is eligible for HOV-lane access in certain states.

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Road Test: 2022 Polestar 2 Single Motor EV

Clean Fleet Report

seconds from 50 to 70 mph, made passing Semi trucks and motorhomes a breeze. The LED Active Bending head and fog lights turn up to 15 degrees at speeds of up to 25 mph, illuminating curves. This screen is where the heart of the Polestar 2 lives: the Google Android Automotive operating system and apps. The 0 to 60 time of 6.8

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Final EV Tax Credit Details and More EV News

Electric Auto Association

Many Americans want to know if their next EV purchase qualifies for a full, half, or any tax credit. kWh battery pack Est. 0-62 mph time is 9.4 kWh battery pack Est. 0-62 mph time of 8.2 EV tax credit. A tax credit of $3,750 can now be given to automakers if critical minerals fall under the new Clean Vehicle Credit.

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First drive: US spec Audi A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid; 83-86 MPGe with 16-17 mile EV range

Green Car Congress

The A3 e-tron can cruise at up to 80 mph in all-electric mode; a spec we confirmed—with enjoyment—last week during a media drive in the San Francisco Bay Area. Top speed for the A3 Sportback e-tron is 130 mph. Purchasing customers may qualify for applicable state and federal incentives and tax credits (e.g.,

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First Drive: 2016 Hyundai Sonata PHEV and HEV

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Sonata Plug-in Hybrid buyers will be eligible for a $2,500 fixed federal tax credit and a variable federal tax credit based on battery capacity that will also be over $2,000. EV mode, or all-electric battery charge depleting mode, can handle speeds up to approximately 75 mph (121 km/h). Maximum EV speed (mph).

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2022 Audi e-tron S and e-tron S Sportback models coming to US this fall; prices start at $84,800

Green Car Congress

Standard technology: 3D satellite navigation imagery via Google with a newly updated e-tron route planner. In boost mode, those numbers jump to 496 horsepower and a bountiful 718 lb-ft of torque, allowing for estimated 0-60 mph acceleration in just 4.3 MSRP does not include $1,095 destination charge, tax, title, or additional feels.

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