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

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This is because among Tesla’s current Model 3 lineup, only the new Model 3 Performance qualifies for the $7,500 federal tax credit. With the federal tax credit and estimated gas savings in place, the upgraded Model 3 Performance becomes more affordable than the mid-tier Model 3 Long Range Dual Motor AWD variant.

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Wheel-E Podcast: 50 MPH electric scooters, e-bikes with drill batteries, & more

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This time that includes an ultra-high speed electric kick scooter, the federal e-bike tax credit has been resuscitated, Acer has a new e-bike, Amish folks are going head over leather heels for e-bikes, electric jet skis and lots more.

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New Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance model offers 1,050 hp, 0-60 in 2.6s

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In Canada, the Air Grand Touring Performance will be priced at $242,000 CAD (before taxes), with deliveries beginning in August 2022. (To To compare, the tri-motor AWD Tesla Model S Plaid is rated with peak power of 1,020 hp, with 0-60 mph acceleration (with first foot of rollout subtracted) of 1.99 0-60 mph (21" wheels).

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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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Tesla’s demand-triggering Model 3 LR gets official EPA range rating

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” It also listed a top speed of 145 MPH and a 0-60 MPH acceleration rate of 4.2 The Model 3 Rear-Wheel-Drive is Tesla’s most affordable car and qualifies for half of the $7,500 tax credit, just as the Model 3 Long Range does. seconds from 0-60 MPH. Delivery is expected to occur in June, if you order now.

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Senate version of “Fiscal Cliff” legislation includes 12 energy tax extenders; boost for algae

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8) passed by the US Senate on New Year’s Day by a vote of 89 - 8 to avoid the across-the-board increase in taxes currently called for by the “fiscal cliff” are a number for energy tax benefits. Alternative fuels excise tax credits are extended to 31 December. Qualifying 2- or 3-wheel vehicles need a 2.5

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2021 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV features upgraded powertrain, enlarged battery pack

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Starting MSRP remains the same as the 2020 model, just $36,295 before available state and federal tax incentives. Additionally, this also allows increasing the top speed of all-electric operation from 79 mph to 83 mph. liter inline-four cylinder engine and a higher-output rear electric motor.

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