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Toyota Launches Sales of Prius and Camry Hybrid in South Korea

Green Car Congress

Toyota Motor has begun sales of Toyota-brand vehicles in South Korea at five new dealerships, including three in Seoul, established by TMC’s local distributor Toyota Motor Korea Co., We intend to make every effort to contribute to South Korean society and earn a loyal following. ”.

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Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid, Electric Models To Be Sold In 50 States

Green Car Reports

The 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid finally broke cover in South Korea this week as the first of three variants of Hyundai's Prius-fighting hatchback. It will be joined by an all-electric version, and eventually a plug-in hybrid model as well. All three models will be sold in the U.S., DON'T MISS: 2017 Hyundai.

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Hybrid Sales Falter in S. Korea while SUV Sales Climb

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Korea Times. Automakers in South Korea sold a total of 591 hybrids in February, represented 0.5% February sales included: 266 units of Hyundai’s Avante hybrid, just more than half of the 526 sold in January. Sales of Kia’s Forte hybrid fell from 615 last September to 307 in November to 78 in January.

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Toyota expands into South Korea

Green Cars News

The dominance of Toyota in the automotive sector shows no signs of slowing down, as the company moves into South Korea. Toyota Motor has begun sales of its vehicles at five dealerships in the country, including three in Seoul, established by its local distributor Toyota Motor Korea Company Ltd.

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

EV Adoption

Battery is under 10kWh: Currently only five PHEVs would not meet the proposed 10 kWh threshold: Toyota Prius Prime (8.8 kWh) Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid (8.8 Of these five, the Toyota Prius Prime is the only one that sells in any significant volume. kWh) Hyundai IONIQ PHEV (8.9 kWh) Kia Niro PHEV (8.9 kWh) Ferrari SF90 Stradale (8.8

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Zero EVs May Qualify For the Federal Tax Credit Under the Inflation Reduction Act Requirements

EV Adoption

The critical materials in the battery that were extracted or processed in a country with a free trade agreement (which includes Australia, Chile, South Korea, etc.) This means EVs like the Mustang Mach-E which is assembled in Mexico, and the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid (PHEV) which is assembled in Canada, would qualify.

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Proposed Changes to the Federal EV Tax Credit Passed by the House of Representatives

EV Adoption

Currently only five PHEVs would not meet the proposed 10 kWh threshold: Toyota Prius Prime, Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid, Hyundai IONIQ, Kia Niro PHEV, Ferrari SF90 Stradale (which exceeds MRSP cap and would not qualify anyway). Of these five, the Toyota Prius Prime is the only one that sells in any significant volume. kWh battery.