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New Tesla Model 3 Performance with federal tax credit is more affordable than Long Range AWD

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But while the new Model 3 Performance stands out from the upgraded Model 3 Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) and the upgraded Model 3 Long Range Dual Motor All Wheel Drive (AWD) in terms of design, the vehicle also stands out in terms of price. There are few performance cars that can accelerate from 0-60 mph in 2.9

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BMW ActiveHybrid 7 Qualifies For $900 US Federal Tax Credit

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The US Internal Revenue Service certified that the BMW ActiveHybrid 7 ( earlier post ) qualifies for up to a $900 tax credit under the Alternative Motor Vehicle provision. The ActiveHybrid 7 combines an electric motor with BMW’s 4.4-liter The ActiveHybrid 7 combines an electric motor with BMW’s 4.4-liter

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Lucid Air debuts in New York; completes first high speed stability test at 217 mph

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Lucid Motors made its global auto show debut at the New York International Auto Show, presenting the Lucid Air luxury electric sedan and also presenting its Alpha Speed Car test vehicle, which had just completed its first high-speed stability test at 217 mph (349.2 The Lucid Air is priced from $52,500 after federal tax credits.

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Ford begins full production of F-150 Lightning electric pickup; planned annual run rate of 150k at Rouge Center

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With acceleration from zero to 60 mph in the mid-4 second range with the extended-range battery, the freedom of a 10-kilowatt smart power plant on wheels, a starting price less than $40,000 before available tax credits and software updates that will make it even better over time, F-150 Lightning is attracting new customers to Ford.

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Prius Plug-In eligibile for a $1,500 California consumer incentive plus $2,500 Federal tax credit

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Toyota Motor Sales, Inc. Designed to promote the use of Zero Emissions Vehicles (ZEV) and related clean vehicle technologies, the CVRP is a consumer incentive made available in addition to a $2,500 Federal Tax credit. It’s also capable of traveling up to 62 mph (100 km/h) using electric power alone.

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Notable Updates are Coming to the VW ID.4 for 2024, but Only the More Expensive Models

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There’s also a new drive motor for models equipped with the larger 82 kWh battery pack. The larger battery pack brings significant upgrades for 2024, including an 81-hp increase, more than a 170-pound-foot boost in torque, and an almost two-second decrease in its 0-60 mph time. It gets a new 12.9-inch 4 Pro S and more expensive trims.

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2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid Qualifies for $3,400 Tax Credit

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Buyers of a new 2010 Fusion Hybrid or Mercury Milan Hybrid this year will qualify for a $3,400 tax credit. The credit amount is based on a vehicle’s potential fuel efficiency. Fusion Hybrid travels up to 47 mph in pure electric mode, faster than all other hybrids currently on the road. Ford Hybrid Tax Credit Amounts.