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Tesla led in 2023 global EV sales, but BYD outsold it in Q4

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million plug-in hybrids. but its Model 3-rivalling Seal just arrived in Mexico. 7,500 EV tax credit on some of its models, potentially affecting sales in this market. Tesla Model 3 (Europe-market refresh) Unlike Tesla, BYD isn’t EV-exclusive. million in 2023, along with 1.4 Meanwhile, Tesla is losing the U.S.

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Ford to Invest Additional $450M in Michigan for Hybrid and Plug-in Vehicle Production; Battery System Design and Development to Be In-House Core Competency

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Ford Motor Company will invest an additional $450 million in its electric vehicle plan, paving the way to build its next-generation hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicle vehicles in Michigan beginning in 2012. Ford has also announced it will produce hybrid transaxles at its Van Dyke Transmission facility in Sterling Heights, Mich.,

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Geothermal energy in US grew 5% in 2012; California the leader

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This represents the second highest increase in geothermal power capacity over a calendar year since the production tax credit (PTC) was extended to geothermal in 2005, and a 5% percent increase over 2011 year-end data. In 2012, seven new geothermal projects and additions came online in three different states.

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Fiat unveils 5 new boxy ‘Panda-inspired’ concept cars

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Of course, being Stellantis, they don’t seem to be going “all in” on EVs like they have been saying , but are offering these models using a “unique multi-energy platform ” to “ensure maximum relevance to customers wherever they live in the world” – meaning they may be built as electric, hybrid, or ICE, depending on what works best for the market.

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EIA: light duty vehicle energy consumption to drop 25% by 2040; increased oil production, vehicle efficiency reduce US oil and liquid imports

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The fuel economy of gasoline-powered LDVs continues to increase, and advanced technology fuel efficiency subsystems are added, such as micro hybridization, which is installed on 42% of gasoline LDVs in 2040. Pipeline exports of natural gas to Mexico grow by 6% per year, from 0.6 US exports of LNG increase to 3.5 Tcf in 2012 to 3.1

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3 Scenarios That Would Make An EV Ineligible For the Federal EV Tax Credit

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In my previous article, Proposed Changes to the Federal EV Tax Credit Passed by the House of Representatives , I outlined and analyzed 13 proposed changes to IRC 30D (federal EV tax credit). kWh) Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid (8.8 kWh) Hyundai IONIQ PHEV (8.9 kWh) Kia Niro PHEV (8.9 kWh) Ferrari SF90 Stradale (8.8

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XC90 Recharge review, Polestar 3, Rivian R3, EV tax credit update: The Week in Reverse

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Which automakers are considering a partnership that could span EVs, hybrids, and software? 4 to the list, we revisited and updated our roundup of which 2024 EVs qualify for the $7,500 EV tax credit. 4 Honda and Nissan are studying a partnership that could apply to EVs, hybrids, and software. 2024 Volkswagen ID.4