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Texas goes big on solar + storage that can power 41,000+ homes

Baua Electric

Texas needs every available megawatt, and low-cost renewable energy has proven critical as it continues to reach new production heights in ERCOT,” said Judd Messer, Texas vice president of Advanced Power Alliance. million in tax revenue to Kinney County with an additional $11.7 The project will provide $11.5 Get started here. –

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How Robots Can Help Us Act and Feel Younger

Cars That Think

One is within the home for an older person who needs help, and the other is for the rest of society—for younger people who need to be more productive to support a greater number of older people. Well, one robotic idea is to just cook meals for the person. How do we help that person have a truly better quality of life?

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6 Best Electric SUVs and Crossovers (and how they’re changing the cost of driving)

EV Life

Additionally, because Tesla has sold over 200,000 electric vehicles, it no longer qualifies for the $7500 federal tax credit, putting it at a price disadvantage versus the competing cars below. The Soul is the low-cost leader in affordability, especially when you factor in up to $10,300 in rebates and tax incentives.

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Proposed Changes to Federal EV Tax Credit – Part 3: MSRP Must Be Less Than $80,000

EV Adoption

Should expensive electric vehicles be excluded from the federal electric vehicle tax credit (IRC 30D)? But it also means that if the base MSRP of an EV is say $78,500 — that after various upgrades, add-ons, and destination charges — an EV costing $90,000 out the door, would still qualify for the tax credit.

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Top 5 Electric Vehicle Start-Ups in India

Get Electric Vehicle

The finance minister announced a tax break for people who purchase electric vehicles in an attempt to increase their popularity. The company also produces low-cost lithium-ion scooters, which they displayed at the Auto Expo 2020. After the partial lockdown was lifted, the company sold over 1,000 electric scooters.

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Report from the REFF-Wall Street; Themes in Renewable Energy Finance

Green Car Congress

The stimulus package is designed to address the recession and in the short term people were anxiously awaiting two key components of the plan: clarification on the details behind “ grants in lieu of tax credits ” and awards of loan guarantees by the DOE from section 1705. Is tax equity dead? Cap and Trade Disappointment.

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Report finds road transportation sector in Canada likely to fall far short of 2050 GHG emissions reduction target

Green Car Congress

Canada’s cities are spending on urban transit systems, but their spending is limited by available tax revenues, making it a challenge to grow transit services faster than population grows. Focusing freight transportation on low-carbon options rather than the fastest option might provide a partial answer. —“A Long Hard Road”.

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