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DOE publishes list of EVs eligible for new tax credit

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Department of Energy’s Alternative Fuels Data (DOE) published a list of electric vehicles that are immediately available for the new $7,500 EV tax credit. Under the new law, only EVs assembled in North America qualify for the credits. BMW 3-series Plug-In. Lincoln Corsair Plug-in. BMW 3-series Plug-In.

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Volkswagen of America to invest $10M in EV charging infrastructure by 2016; calls for more legislative support to spur EV adoption

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Volkswagen of America will invest $10 million by 2016 to support the build-out of electric vehicle charging infrastructure in the US, said Jörg Sommer, vice president, product marketing and strategy. Examples in this category include protecting and expanding existing tax credits in the Energy Independence and Security Act.

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What Are Zero Emission Day and National Drive Electric Week?

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The US Department of Energy’s Alternative Fuels Data Center also has a tool which compares the annual emissions of an EV versus internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle on a national or state level. In 2014, the day was expanded to a whole week and National Drive Electric Week was born.

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How Truck Stops and Convenience Stores Can Benefit from Holiday EV Travel

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Convenience stores, fuel stations, and truck stops are essential to building range confidence among EV drivers. In addition, Blink recommends having at least one L2 charger to accommodate plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) and older EVs that cannot use DCFCs to charge.

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Why Hotels Are Essential to This Year’s Summer EV Travel

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Installing EV charging infrastructure is an easy and logical way for hotels to support clean transportation initiatives. You may even be eligible for sustainability-based tax incentives and other perks like LEED certification points and carbon credits. Level 2 chargers make the most sense for hotels to install for overnight guests.

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The US Needs 20 Times More EV Charging Stations by 2030… Or Else

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According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics , electric vehicle sales, including plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) and battery electric vehicles (BEV), increased from just over 17,000 in 2011 to 632,883 in 2021. If you’re ready to help America make up its shortfall of EV charging stations, all you need is space (pun intended).

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President’s Jobs Council recommends an “All-in” energy strategy; from fossil fuels and pipelines, to efficiency, renewables and vehicle electrification

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Very broadly, the report lays out an agenda to “Invest in Our Future” through education and innovation, “Build on Our Strengths” in the critical sectors of energy and manufacturing, and “Play to Win” by making overdue tax and regulatory reforms to stay competitive. America must do likewise. —“Road Map to Renewal”.

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