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First drive: Volvo XC90 T8 Drive-E Twin Engine PHEV sets a high bar for full-size luxury SUV plug-ins in US

Green Car Congress

With the 2016 XC90 ( earlier post ) heading to dealerships across the US, Volvo Cars gave media an opportunity to experience the next generation of its full-size luxury SUV—in both its conventional T6 and plug-in hybrid T8 Drive-E Twin Engine forms—in and around Los Angeles. Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine. Estimated EPA MPGe. >59.

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3 Scenarios That Would Make An EV Ineligible For the Federal EV Tax Credit

EV Adoption

In my previous article, Proposed Changes to the Federal EV Tax Credit Passed by the House of Representatives , I outlined and analyzed 13 proposed changes to IRC 30D (federal EV tax credit). In this brief article I will share the 3 scenarios that lead to an EV being completely disqualified from any available tax credit amount.

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Proposed Changes to the Federal EV Tax Credit Passed by the House of Representatives

EV Adoption

For electric vehicles, the BBBA includes multiple proposed changes to IRC 30D, more commonly knows as the federal EV tax credit. Perhaps the mostly likely is the requirement for EVs to be assembled in the US in a union factory to qualify for an additional $4,500 tax credit. Tax Credit Becomes Refundable. More on this below.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Saab GM-owned company exploring PHEVs Joint Venture with Volvo and others to research PHEVs Toyota 500 PHEV 2010-model Priuses with lithium batteries to be leased for fleet tests in 2009 (150 in U.S.) Volvo Ford-owned company exploring PHEVs "ReCharge" flex-fuel series 60-mile concept PHEV w/wheel motors. as well as Honda Motor Co.

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Tariffs on China aren’t the way to win the EV arms race – getting serious on EVs is

Baua Electric

Japan and the 1970s as parable We have, in fact, seen this story before. The steel crisis came courtesy of Japan, a country whose manufacturing methods far outstripped America’s, and which was determined to undercut American steel. Between preparation, determination, and opportunity, Japan was able to gain a lasting lead.

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