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Fisker finesses the Inflation Reduction Act tax credit changes with binding sales contract; “Transition Rule”

Green Car Congress

The US Senate has passed the Inflation Reduction Act, with nearly $400 billion in funding over 10 years for climate- and energy-related programs; among the myriad provisions in the 755-page bill are changes to the electric vehicle Federal tax credit of $7,500. The credit will be available at the point of sale.

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New bipartisan bill in US Congress to expand EV and hydrogen fuel cell tax credits

Green Car Congress

US Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Lamar Alexander (R-TN), Gary Peters (D-MI), and Susan Collins (R-ME) along with Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05) introduced the Driving America Forward Act, bipartisan legislation to expand the electric vehicle and hydrogen fuel cell tax credits. ITC Holdings Corp.,

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VW plans 25 EVs qualifying for $7,500 tax credit by 2030

Green Car Reports

by 2030, all of which will qualify for the full $7,500 federal tax credit under new Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) rules, the top U.S. VW Group of America CEO Pablo. Volkswagen plans to sell 25 all-electric models in the U.S. executive of VW said in an interview with Bloomberg (via Automotive News Europe). "We

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Inflation Reduction Act mandates escalating battery critical mineral requirements to qualify for EV tax credit

Green Car Congress

The Inflation Reduction Act , which the Senate passed last week, revamps the electric vehicle Federal tax credit of $7,500 ( earlier post ). Among the changes are an extension of the tax credit through 2032, the removal of the unit-sales cap of 200,000 per OEM, and a new mandate for qualified cars being assembled in North America.

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Nissan Sakura EV review, EV tax credit goes point-of-sale, battery recycling: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

EV shoppers will soon need to ask the dealership some tough questions about the tax credit. And a drive in a very small EV reminds us what America is missing about them. EV battery recycling is already booming in China. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. In scaling up EV sales, is smaller still better?

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

Electrek

According to Hyundai Motor America CEO Jose Munoz, the brand is “pulling ahead” to gain eligibility for the $7,500 EV tax credit. The first Hyundai plant dedicated to building EVs and batteries in the US will be open as soon as this October.

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Tax filers: If you’re claiming IRA tax credits, then you need this free tool

Electrek

If you bought an EV or made electric upgrades in 2023, then use this Rewiring America tool to confirm which Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) tax credits you qualify for.