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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

Electrek

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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The Brand-New Tesla Model 3 Performance Already Got a Price Bump

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That price hike will come as a disappointment to hopeful buyers, but it’s still the only car in the Model 3 line that qualifies for federal tax credits, which can make it less expensive than the Long Range variant in some configurations.

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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. liter twin-turbo V8 and new 8-speed automatic transmission to accelerate from 0 – 60 mph in just 4.7 Earlier post.).

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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 Credit: Tesla The previous 325+ miles that Tesla had listed was followed by “estimated.” seconds from 0-60 MPH. The Model 3 Long Range starts at $47,240 and qualifies for $3,750 of the tax credit.

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

Green Car Congress

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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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.