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Driving Green Initiatives: Direct Pay Tax Incentives for Local Governments

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To address this challenge, federal tax credits that offer elective pay , commonly known as direct pay, can be a valuable tool to help communities finance climate change mitigation and resilience projects that were previously too expensive. Local governments will get their credits as long as they meet the requirements.

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

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Hyundai unveiled the redesigned 2018 Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid models at the Chicago Auto Show. Although the powertrains remain the same, the new Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid feature a comprehensive exterior and interior redesign, safety, suspension and new and improved infotainment and connectivity features.

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How Truck Stops and Convenience Stores Can Benefit from Holiday EV Travel

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While charging stations can now be found on mapping services such as Google Maps, Apple Maps, PlugShare, and select vehicle navigation systems, these services do not always include information about live station status or payment methods. The American Automobile Association (AAA) predicts that 115.2

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New Year’s Resolutions for EV Drivers

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Starting this year, the Clean Vehicle Credit for new or used EVs can now be applied at the point of sale. These tax credits, worth up to $7,500 and up to $4,000, respectively, can be used as a down payment on a vehicle, helping to lower your monthly payments if you get financing. Don’t block the charging station.

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Google Ogles Plug Ins

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Philanthropy Google’s Way: Not the Usual By KATIE HAFNER New York Times Published: September 14, 2006 SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 13 — The ambitious founders of Google , the popular search engine company, have set up a philanthropy, giving it seed money of about $1 billion and a mandate to tackle poverty, disease and global warming.

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Why Hotels Are Essential to This Year’s Summer EV Travel

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You may even be eligible for sustainability-based tax incentives and other perks like LEED certification points and carbon credits. While many EV drivers are already plugging their Level 1 charging cables into wall outlets for emergency charging, this is not recommended for any commercial facility.

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Plug-in Hybrid Bills in Congress Scare Auto Makers

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The Detroit News Autos Insider column today is reporting on Congressional efforts to promote plug-in hybrids and the backlash from the automakers. Toyota made the car, the Prius, that made plug-in conversions possible, and now they are trying to rein in the desires unleashed. HybridsPlus and EDrive have converted cars.

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