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Progress! IRA signed into law

Electric Auto Association

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is a massive climate, health care, and tax bill with the overarching goal of slowing the rise in consumer prices that have been climbing at the fastest pace in approximately 40 years. This will support millions more low- and middle-income families than the original credit. history affects EV policy.

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PCAST suggests 6 key components for climate change strategy to President Obama; adaptation and mitigation

Green Car Congress

Focus on national preparedness for climate change, which can help decrease damage from extreme weather events now and speed recovery from future damage. The PCAST letter suggests as worthy of consideration: Leveling the playing field on access to capital through special tax benefits. —PCAST letter to the President.

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GM Q4 sales: Ultium grows, Bolt ends best year ever as GM has 3.1% EV share

Baua Electric

And it’s a better deal than ever now that the US EV tax credit is now easier to get for low-income buyers and available upfront as well, making it possible to get a Bolt for under $20k off the lot. So we’re here to provide a little more.

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Senators Kerry and Lieberman Release Details of Energy and Climate Bill; Incentives for Electric Drive and Natural Gas Vehicles

Green Car Congress

The bill provides assistance to those Americans who may be disproportionately affected by potential increases in energy prices through tax cuts and an energy refund program. A strategic reserve complements the hard price collar and ensures the availability of price-certain allowances in the event of unusually high carbon prices.

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Proposed California Bill SB-233 Mandates Bidirectional Charging for EVs to Advance Grid and Climate Protection

Driivz

The bill, SB-233 , aims to advance grid resilience and protect the climate by using EVs as “batteries on wheels,” tapping their stored energy to balance electricity supply and demand rather than bringing high-polluting peak generators online. Vehicle-to-building works much the same way but on a larger scale.

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Tesla driving test hell: How DMV examiners’ biases are inhibiting the EV transition

Teslarati

“In the event (that) a customer has questions about taking a driving test in a particular vehicle, they should ask to speak with a manager before the test. Credit: Tesla Inc. That being said, the agency advised that those who wish to take their driving test in a Tesla should speak to a manager first to avoid issues.

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The Complex Calculus of Clean Energy and Zero Emissions

Cars That Think

government was going to try a whole bunch of different government interventions—incentive programs, tax credits, grants, infrastructure investments—to bend the trajectory of our energy transition. Jenkins: Expanding the grid means that when one part of the grid is struggling with an extreme event, it can rely on its neighbors.

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