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Volkswagen ID.4 with SK ON battery components eligible for full $7,500 tax credit in 2024

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4 units with SK On battery components qualify for the Inflation Reduction Act’s (IRA) full $7,500 federal tax credit for electric vehicles. 4 starts with an MSRP of $38,995 for the Standard variant, which has a 62 kWh battery and an EPA-estimated range of 209 miles. 4 with two battery and powertrain options.

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The Nissan Leaf is Eligible for a $3,750 Tax Credit Again

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The Nissan Leaf was already the most affordable EV on sale, but recent changes have made it even cheaper. The automaker announced that the car has regained eligibility for federal tax credits, though for only half of the maximum $7,500. has a free-trade agreement.

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Biden Administration mulls over reprieve from EV tax credits for automakers

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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. In March, the United States Department of Treasury published the battery sourcing guidance, which automakers must comply with to reap the tax credits from the IRA.

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SAFE Report: electricity shortfalls impede IRA’s materials production goals

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This paradox requires equivalent supply and demand-side policies to simultaneously reduce power and transportation sector emissions and emissions of aluminum production, the report says. However, the series of bills do not address the main obstacle to producing primary aluminum: access to ample supplies of affordable energy, the report says.

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J.D. Power: EV price pressure grows as government incentives and lease deals wield outsized influence on consumer demand

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The trend is consistent with steady growth in availability and affordability. Overall affordability has also improved by a similar margin, rising to 85.6 Overall affordability has also improved by a similar margin, rising to 85.6 Power EV Index score for availability climbed sharply to 39.4 (on in January. in January.

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Hyundai and Kia launch new LFP battery project for lower-priced EVs

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South Korea’s leading automakers are doubling down on their efforts to cut EV costs with new battery tech. Hyundai and Kia are teaming up to develop LFP battery materials to power up lower-priced EVs. The new project is designed to “reduce import reliance” while securing Hyundai a stable supply chain as the industry shifts to electric.

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Lucid Motors to further localize supply chain under materials agreement with Graphite One

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Lucid Motors and Graphite One have signed a new non-binding supply agreement that involves synthetic anode active materials. Through the agreement, the American automaker looks to cater its BEV supply chain to more locally sourced materials.