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VW ID.4 AWD range, EV tax credit union pushback, “green” hydrogen from methane: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Tesla, Toyota, and Honda are among the automakers pushing back about an EV tax credit that gives a boost to labor unions. And can hydrogen from a landfill really be greener than that from solar and wind? Volkswagen reveals range ratings for its affordable all-wheel-drive EVs. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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Best deals on electric, plug-in, and hybrid cars for April 2019

Green Car Reports

Just because tax credits are winding down on some of the most popular plug-in cars doesn't mean there are no deals to be found.

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How Automotive Dealerships Can Save Money with Battery Energy Storage

Blink Charging

Paired with renewable energy sources like solar, wind, or other energy sources, facilities can use the BES system to store and harness solar power or as a backup power source by storing energy from the grid. In addition to Toyota, Honda, Ford, and Porsche are highlighted as key players in the GlobalData report.

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Nine EVs that lease for under $400/month: Ioniq 5, Solterra, Niro, Ioniq 6, more

Baua Electric

Hyundai IONIQ 5 (left) and IONIQ 6 (right) at Tesla Supercharger (Source: Hyundai) There’s a loophole in the stricter IRA federal tax credit that only applies $3750 rebates on North American-built cars and separately $3750 on domestic batteries. For whatever reason, all EVs get the full $7500 applied to leases, however.

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First Drive: 2016 Hyundai Sonata PHEV and HEV

Green Car Congress

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. However, there wasn’t much opportunity to get a sense of Sonata handling in higher-speed cornering, steep inclines, and winding roads.

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Plug-in cars: Moving Forward

Plugs and Cars

The federal consumer tax credit awaits major automaker cars that can claim them. As high officials of CalEPA and CARB got wind of Chu’s analysis of H2 and FCVs, they reportedly went to DC and lobbied furiously if unsuccessfully to pull him back. Will we get our money’s worth? It’s far from a slam dunk.

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Road Test: 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Limited Plug-in Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

Not much can knock around the Pacifica, including wind gusts and passing big rigs, all of which had a minimal effect on the stability and sure-footed feel. Depending on where you live, the Pacifica Hybrid may qualify for federal and state tax credits, so your final price could be significantly lower than sticker.