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Do You Believe Solid-State Batteries Are Really Right Around the Corner?

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Solid-state batteries are supposed to close the gap between the two and are allegedly approaching mass-market applications. As of now, solid-state batteries have been limited to small devices that are designed to run for exceptionally long periods of time. But they’re exceedingly rare.

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How to Get the Federal Clean Vehicle Tax Credit This Year

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The United States federal government has made it even easier to buy a new or used electric vehicle (EV). And since you can now transfer those credits to the dealership when buying your EV, the credits can effectively lower the sticker price of the vehicle by acting as a down payment. Here’s what you need to know.

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Alpine Says A110 Successor Will Come to United States, Outlines Expansion Plan

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Rumor has it that the vehicle will play host to a battery pack sized just shy of 80 kWh and that the engineering team is hoping to create a rival of the all-electric 718 Porsche has been developing. Battery packs may be good at keeping a vehicle’s center of gravity low. That being the case, expect batteries sized between 66 and 91 kWh.

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What EV Drivers Should Know About Leasing an EV This Year

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Although the $7,500 consumer tax credit for buying an electric car is becoming more restrictive for new vehicles adhering to specific manufacturing requirements , there’s a provision enabling consumers to still enjoy the credit when leasing an EV assembled outside of North America. Vehicle must be used primarily in the United States.

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Rising UK sales reflects growing consumer confidence in EVs

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According to data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), 34,034 battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and 16,604 plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) were registered in June 2024, increasing 7.4% Should range prevent you from buying an EV? and 30% respectively, year-on-year (YOY). Personally, I think it’s the latter.

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What You Need to Know About Owning Versus Leasing Fleet EVs

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In this blog, we will explore the advantages of both owning and leasing a commercial electric fleet. Advantages to buying EVs for your fleet There are three main benefits to buying EV fleet vehicles: tax incentives, asset control, and no restrictions on mileage. In addition, beginning on Jan.

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Why communication is key to accelerating electrification

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For example, 62% of survey respondents still considered EVs far too expensive, while 54% had concerns over battery life and 57% faced reservations over charging infrastructure. What’s more, while battery efficiency will eventually start to drop, the average EV will lose just 2% of accessible range per year – an arguably minor decline.

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