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Nissan Leaf price cut, 40-mpg Maverick pickup supply, used EV tax credit: Today’s Car News

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An EV tax credit could soon extend to used vehicles. The 40-mpg versions of the Maverick hybrid pickup might be hard to find. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. And the Leaf is now the lowest-priced EV in the U.S. With a price cut of more than $4,000, the 2022 Nissan Leaf is shaping up to be the lowest-priced U.S.-market

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EV tax credit details, automakers' CAFE credit glut, hybrid thefts: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Automakers aren’t doing all they can to raise mpg, according to a new EPA report. And will the EV tax credit include that union-made bonus? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The House version of the Build Back Better Act passed last week includes a tax. Hybrids are hot for car thieves right now.

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Nissan Ariya prices, 53-mpg Niro Hybrid, Polestar 3 performance: Today’s Car News

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The 53-mpg Kia Niro Hybrid slots in well below $30,000. The 2023 Nissan Ariya starts around $45,000 but isn’t eligible for the EV tax credit. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. And Polestar is winding up for an October 12 reveal for its next model. built Polestar 3.

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Toyota Corolla Hybrid review, Rivian Max pack efficiency, EV dealership rebate: Today’s Car News

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The EV tax credit shifts toward a point-of-sale rebate. And do you want a car that offers all-wheel drive and about 50 mpg, for a price under $30,000? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Rivian gets more efficiency from a larger battery pack. The battery pack in.

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BMW ActiveHybrid 7 Qualifies For $900 US Federal Tax Credit

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The US Internal Revenue Service certified that the BMW ActiveHybrid 7 ( earlier post ) qualifies for up to a $900 tax credit under the Alternative Motor Vehicle provision. seconds while delivering impressive EPA fuel economy estimates of 17 mpg city and 26 mpg highway—a near 18% improvement over the non-hybrid 750i/Li.

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Ford Focus Electric in California qualifies for $10K in tax credits, HOV access

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California buyers of the Ford Focus Electric will be able to receive up to $10,000 in tax credits ($2,500 state, $7,500 federal) and enjoy high-occupancy vehicle lane (HOV) access after the car was just approved for California’s Clean Vehicle Rebate Program ( CVRP ). 3 and 7, respectively, for the worst congestion in the US.

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Kia EV6 price hike, Honda Accord Hybrid preview, Tesla recall: Today’s Car News

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The Kia EV6 gets a big price hike, and we’re not just talking about the loss of its EV tax credit. And Honda reveals the 2023 Accord Hybrid, aiming to make the high-mpg model the popular pick. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Tesla is recalling more than 40,000 vehicles, but they’re already fixed.

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