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EV tax credit rules get extension in big win for automakers

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The electric vehicle tax credit rules got an extension on Friday as the U.S. The United States has attempted to free automakers of their dependence on foreign materials in their battery packs and each year will require a greater percentage of both battery materials and components to be sourced and built within the country.

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Toyota invests more in the United States for battery & BEV production

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Toyota is taking the leap and investing more in the United States. The veteran automaker plans to invest more in its North Carolina battery plant in preparation for a new battery-electric SUV. The new SUV will be Toyota’s first battery electric vehicle (BEV) assembled in the United States.

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Breaking: Tesla reduces Model 3 and Model Y prices in the United States

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Tesla’s aggressive sales strategy has been implemented in the United States. With these price adjustments in place, Tesla has ensured that the Model Y Long Range would qualify for the Inflation Reduction Act’s $7,500 federal tax credit. Wow, Tesla just announced massive price drops in the US across the board.

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Biden Administration mulls over reprieve from EV tax credits for automakers

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The reprieve would concern the eligibility of electric vehicles for the IRA’s tax incentives. One of the biggest concerns about the IRA’s requirements for EV tax credit eligibly regards battery packs, cells, and the materials used to manufacture them. We are going to have lots of battery capacity in the United States.

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How to Get the Federal Clean Vehicle Tax Credit This Year

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The United States federal government has made it even easier to buy a new or used electric vehicle (EV). The latest Clean Vehicle Tax Credits can be applied to the purchase of a new or used EV at the point of sale as of January 1, 2024.

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Volkswagen ID.Buzz spotted in the United States ahead of launch in Europe

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Volkswagen is likely in the final stages of testing as the upcoming ID.Buzz is expected to come to the United States and Europe in the coming years. The VW ID.Buzz has yet to complete safety or EPA testing in the United States, which some believe could push the launch back by close to a year.

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Tesla Model 3 Highland leases qualify for IRA tax credit loophole

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Tesla calculated that Model 3 Highland lease payments would be $329 monthly, excluding taxes and fees. The IRA loophole Tesla applies to the Model 3 Highland leases is not new. Tesla models eligible for IRA tax credits in 2024 The loophole lies in the IRA’s tax credit qualifications for commercial vehicles.