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Survey: Dealers think Biden is moving too fast on EVs

Baua Electric

Dealers think the Biden administration’s EV policies are forcing the auto industry to move ahead of market demand, according to a new Automotive News survey. The publication’s 2024 Dealer Outlook Survey compiled responses from 208 U.S. car dealers and dealership managers. billion on EV infrastructure.

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Biden Administration mulls over reprieve from EV tax credits for automakers

Teslarati

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. The Teslarati team would appreciate hearing from you.

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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 units with batteries from SK On qualify for federal tax credits. 4 EV may choose to apply the tax credit as a down payment for the vehicle. This is great news for consumers in the U.S.

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Survey Shows Auto Dealers Still Annoyed With Biden EV Strategy

The Truth About Cars

A recent survey, conducted by Automotive News , has indicated that automotive dealerships are still broadly dissatisfied with the Biden administration’s strategy to force the United States to pivot toward all-electric vehicles. As for dealers, there’s some amount of disagreement as to what’s holding EVs back.

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Kia’s EV sales surged to a new record in the US with affordable, long-range models

Baua Electric

Kia’s EV sales hit new record in first half of 2024 Kia is on a roll in the US with affordable, long-range models like the three-row EV9 and EV6, reaching buyers. After a record-breaking month in May , with EV sales doubling, Kia hit a new record with 29,392 electric cars sold in the first half of 2024.

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Majority of dealers complain US is bringing them too fast into the EV future

Baua Electric

Ford F-150 Lightning (Source: Ford) A strong majority of car dealers complain the US government’s strategy is bringing them too fast into the electric vehicle future. The concerns about dealers have proved warranted. 83 percent of the dealers surveyed said that they believe the federal government is pushing them into EVs too fast.

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GM hints at an affordable Chevy Camaro EV: A $35,000 real electric pony car?

Baua Electric

An affordable Chevy Camaro EV? GM President Mark Reuss says the Camaro needs to be revived as a real pony car, hinting it could start at $35,000, similar to the new Equinox EV. The news came after a source from within GM’s Tech Center told them that the Corvette nameplate was due for the same treatment.