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Cadillac ELR EREV goes on sale in January, starting price $75,995

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Upon IRS certification of an anticipated federal tax credit, purchasers may be eligible for a tax credit from $0 to $7,500 depending on individual tax liability. Net pricing after tax credits could be as low as $68,495, including $995 destination. Official EPA estimates are not yet available.

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Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive priced at $41,450 for US; 85-mile range

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Customers may be eligible for federal tax credits (which run up to $7,500) or state/local tax credits. The new Mercedes-Benz EV features a Tesla drive system equipped with an electric motor generating 177 hp (132 kW) and a 28 kWh lithium-ion battery. 50-state availability will be announced in 2015.

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Dassaults SVE to Combine with and Dow Kokam in Li-ion Battery Partnership for EVs

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In August, the US Department of Energy awarded Dow Kokam $161 million toward the production of manganese oxide cathode / graphite lithium-ion batteries for hybrid and electric vehicles in Michigan. The Michigan Economic Growth Authority (MEGA) Board also approved a state tax credit valued at $44.6 Earlier post.)

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Nissan Promises EV for 2010

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Regardless, once the $7,500 tax credit is accounted for, and the much lower maintenance costs, these should be about the same as buying a gas car, only the fuel will be less than a dollar a gallon equivalent. Mr. Perry said the Nissan, running on a lithium ion battery pack, won’t be a test model. Perry said.

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Georgia Tech study finds MD electric urban delivery trucks have cost advantages over diesel in some conditions; relative benefits depend on numerous factors

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The total cost of ownership (TCO) for electric and diesel trucks comprised purchase cost, maintenance cost, fuel or electricity cost, EVSE cost, and battery cost. They excluded other factors such as insurance, purchase incentives, tax credits, or penalties. equipment)./p>.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Subaru Solterra EV

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kWh lithium-ion battery needs to be charged. To demonstrate this, Subaru flew journalists from Santa Barbara to Catalina Island, which sits 26 miles off the Southern California coast, to drive in all-electric silence on dirt roads usually only open to fire and maintenance personnel. Whether driving on- or off-road, the 72.8

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Must Read 40+ Electric Vehicle Interview Questions & Answers

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Lithium-ion batteries are commonly used in EVs due to their high energy density. #3 Additionally, EVs have fewer moving parts and require less maintenance since they don’t have components like oil filters, spark plugs, and timing belts that need regular servicing or replacement.