EV Connect

AUGUST 28, 2023

We can’t expect the market to move en masse towards electric until the public recharging network matches the landscape for petrol-powered vehicles. Drivers get faster off-road charging speeds than Level 1 can supply, while businesses can capitalize on both tax credits and fresh revenue opportunities. Everyone wins.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 1, 2016

The battery pack, covered by up to a 10-year/150,000-mile transferable warranty, may be fully recharged via the 6.6-kWh kWh on-board charger in as little as two hours using a 240-volt (Level 2) charger, available from Mopar through dealers. Click to enlarge. The vehicle also benefits from regenerative braking.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 15, 2015

Cadillac has greatly enhanced the performance of its ELR extended range electric vehicle (plug-in hybrid) ( earlier post ) for the 2016 model year, and is also cutting the MSRP by $9,005, bringing the starting price down to $58,495 net after the $7,500 US federal tax credit (MSRP = $65,995).

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Revenge of the Electric Car

APRIL 20, 2010

After a federal tax credit and state rebate, the price of these cars will come out at around a cool 20k. Others include the Fisker Karma, the Aptera 2e, the Coda sedan, Chevy’s Volt and Tesla’s Model S. The Leaf’s suggested retail price of $32,780 drops to $25,280 after a $7,500 federal income tax credit.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 23, 2024

January 1, 2023, kicked off a fresh start of new tax credits for vehicles, both new and used. Since then, much of the dust has settled on the Capitol as it continues to implement qualifying terms for tax credits , continuously shifting what used EVs do and do not qualify. Here’s the latest list. Here’s how it works.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 10, 2009

PICC’s existing conversion kit allows Prius owners to recharge their vehicles in six hours using a regular 120-volt outlet, or in as little as two hours with an optional high-capacity charger. PICC will begin California Air Resources Board emissions-control certification testing later this month.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

TVA and its independent power distributors are "going to be heavily impacted by the introduction of electric vehicles  as we add tens of thousands and possibly millions of these vehicles onto our highways," said Ken Breeden, TVAs executive vice president for customer resources. I see that happening, but probably a long time in the future."

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