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GM Will Discount Models Not Currently Eligible for $7,500 Tax Credit

The Truth About Cars

The EV tax credit rules changed again at the beginning of 2024, and stricter requirements on battery materials sourcing cut several previously qualified models from the list. A spokesperson told the publication, "The Cadillac Lyriq and Chevrolet Blazer EV will temporarily lose eligibility for the clean vehicle credit on Jan.

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Tesla sells 200,000th car, starting phaseout of federal tax credits

Green Car Reports

Tesla's vehicle purchase incentives web page on Thursday morning reported that the wind-down of incentives for buyers of its cars has begun. Following the change, Tesla buyers will only be eligible to receive the full $7,500 federal tax credit until Dec. After that, the credits will halve.

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An off-grid solar tracker powers this EV charging station

Baua Electric

Designed for climate resilience, it sheds snow quickly, stows flat in high winds, and sits high enough to avoid flooding. Solaflect’s Solar EV charger is available for annual lease with no additional service costs or for purchase with a 30% federal investment tax credit. What do you think of Solaflect’s Solar EV Charger?

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Home battery storage now costs 20% less for everyone in the UK – here’s why

Baua Electric

Electrek’s Take If you’re unfamiliar with how goods and services are taxed in the UK, here’s how it works: Something that costs £100 is actually £80 plus £20 tax, because the tax is already included in the gross cost, unlike the US, for example, which adds it to the price at checkout.

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Arizona’s largest battery will help feed your Google habit

Baua Electric

Photo: Salt River Project Arizona’s largest battery storage system is now online and, along with solar and wind, will help power a new Google data center – here’s why that matters. Electrek’s Take Without electricity, Google is nothing, and it uses an insane amount of power. Arizona is just another important step in that process.

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Kia EV9, Genesis EV prices cut with generous $7,500 discount offer

Baua Electric

2024 Kia EV9 (Source: Kia) Although Kia expects the EV9 will qualify for the $7,500 federal EV tax credit, it may not be until next year. 2024 Kia EV9 (Source: Kia) Until then, Kia is offering a $7,500 rebate on EV9 purchases to level the playing field. And that’s for purchase, not a lease.

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The US and EU take different approaches to the threat of Chinese EV imports – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

percent tariff for all Chinese-made cars, and the Inflation Reduction Act creates an additional barrier with its stipulation that only EVs made in North America qualify for tax credits. France recently revamped its rules on EV purchase incentives to include limits on the amount of carbon emitted in manufacturing.

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