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Chevy Blazer EV stop-sale ends with drastically lower prices, full tax credit eligibility

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With drastically lower starting prices, the Blazer EV now starts at just over $50,000 and qualifies for the full $7,500 federal tax credit. Chevy Blazer EV stop-sale ends with lower prices General Motors issued the stop-sale on the Chevy Blazer EV in late December, just four months after opening orders.

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Hyundai says its first EV plant will open this year to gain the $7,500 tax credit

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According to Hyundai Motor America CEO Jose Munoz, the brand is “pulling ahead” to gain eligibility for the $7,500 EV tax credit. The site “is advancing ever day,’” according to Oscar Kwon CEO of the Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA). billion EV megaplant in Georgia in October 2022.

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Hyundai and Kia are gaining a competitive edge ahead of the affordable EV offensive

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The tailwind comes as the South Korean automakers are launching affordable EVs in key global markets, including the US. Hyundai Motor, including Kia, generated a record over $9 billion (KRW 12.27 For now, electric vehicles are the top priority,” Hyundai Motor Group CEO Chang Jae-hoon said earlier this month.

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After chiding Ford for US CATL battery plan, GM may be seeking its own

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General Motors is negotiating a U.S. GM already works closely with CATL, but that relationship is limited to the China market. or Mexico, along with a GM license agreement for CATL’s LFP battery tech. or Mexico, along with a GM license agreement for CATL’s LFP battery tech. car manufacturing.”

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Chevy Blazer EV goes on sale again with lower price tag

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General Motors (GM) brand Chevrolet has begun selling the Blazer electric vehicle (EV) once again, after the automaker halted orders for over two months due to a software quality issue. GM also plans to utilize the division on all of its future vehicles.

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GM taps ex-Tesla battery chief to deliver cheaper EVs sooner

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General Motors has hired former Tesla battery-development boss Kurt Kelty as its new vice president of batteries. “Joining GM creates an even bigger opportunity to help the industry make the switch and have a lasting impact on our planet.”

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GM in talks with CATL to license cheaper LFP EV battery tech and joint North American plant

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General Motors (GM) is reportedly in talks with battery giant CATL to license its cheaper LFP battery tech. After software glitches, freight delays, and other issues caused GM to miss its EV sales target in 2023, the company believes “production hell” is behind it. Ford announced a $3.5

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