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Mexico Won't Offer EV Incentives to Chinese Automakers

The Truth About Cars

Chinese automakers are expanding into Mexico, with companies like BYD opening dealerships across the country. Automotive News reported that the country would not offer tax incentives or land discounts to Chinese automakers. Mexico is no stranger to Chinese auto companies, as there are around 20 already selling vehicles in the country.

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Perspective: Drive Star Conversion Program Could Cut US Oil Use in Half by 2020

Green Car Congress

And oil only seems cheap. Since our cars and trucks use almost two-thirds of the oil we buy, the quickest way to cut oil use is to free transportation from its grip. Right now, buyers of new plug-in cars get up to $7,500 in tax credits. But let’s realize: defending our nation is never cheap.

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BYD has no plans to enter the US Market amid “complications’ [Feature]

Teslarati

I just can’t emphasize this enough: that the vast majority of people buying a car is about the monthly payment. Economist says cheap Chinese EVs should be kept out of U.S. Any EVs with components are not eligible for the IRA’s EV tax credits. One of the sites is near Tesla’s Giga Mexico.

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Cleantech Blog: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Millions will plug-in their electric vehicles (EV), plug-in hybrids (PHEV) and fuel cell vehicles (FCV) at night when electricity is cheap, then plug-in during the day when energy is expensive and sell those extra electrons at a profit. Instead they could buy back electricity at peak hours from vehicle drivers. Remember its PURE D.C.

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Perspective: Regional Greenhouse Gas Cap-and-Trade Programs May be the Solution

Green Car Congress

A limit was imposed on emissions from the power plants, and utilities were allowed to buy and sell permits to comply. The Cantwell-Collins plan is almost exactly what Mr. Obama proposed in the campaign and after first taking office–a 100 percent auction of permits and a large tax rebate to the public. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.),

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