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Fisker Ocean electric SUV starts at $37,499, pre-tax credit; leases for $379/mo

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After the US federal tax credit is applied, the cost of the Fisker Ocean drops to a starting price of US$29,999 (US). Fisker will also offer a “$0 drive off” option through a fully financed $2,999 down payment for credit-approved customers. Fisker is pricing its new Ocean electric SUV with an MSRP of US $37,499.

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LAND begins production of E Moto; user-selectable e-bicycle, e-moped, e-motorcycle modes

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LAND , a startup electric vehicle manufacturer headquartered in Cleveland, began US production on 120 units of the District E Moto this month. All E Motos are manufactured and shipped from LAND’s headquarters in Cleveland. The District is on sale now, starting at $7020 after a 10% EV tax credit, with financing available.

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Proposed Changes to Federal EV Tax Credit – Part 2: End of the Manufacturer Sales Phaseout

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Arguably the biggest flaw in the Plug-In Electric Drive Vehicle Credit ( IRC 30D ) regulations is the triggering of a phaseout schedule of the tax credit when a manufacturer sells 200,000 total EVs (BEV and PHEV). Elimination of the Manufacturer 200,000 EVs Sold Phaseout Threshold.

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Sen. Baucus draft for energy tax reform focuses on clean production of electricity and fuels; repeals plug-in vehicle credits

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Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) introduced the latest in a series of discussion drafts to overhaul the US tax code. This new staff discussion draft focuses energy tax policy on stimulating domestic, clean production of electricity and transportation fuels, which account for 68% of energy consumed in the US.

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A123 Systems 8K filing says substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern; status of grants and incentives

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million to replace battery modules and packs that may contain defective prismatic cells produced at A123’s Livonia, Michigan manufacturing facility. million grant awarded under the US Department of Energy (DOE) Battery Initiative to support manufacturing expansion of new lithium-ion battery manufacturing facilities in Michigan.

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LG Chem to Build $ 303M Li-ion Plant in Holland, MI

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will build its new $303 million lithium-ion battery manufacturing facility in Holland, Michigan. Scheduled for groundbreaking this summer, the 650,000 square-foot facility will be financed in part from a $151.4 LG Chem Ltd. Initially, the plant will make cells for the Chevrolet Volt. Michigan Governor Jennifer M.

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Australia PM Gillard announces carbon pricing plan; transport fuels exempt, but lowered fuel tax credits to bring carbon price to some businesses

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However, where applicable, an equivalent carbon price will be applied through changes in fuel tax credits or excise. A A$10-billion new commercially-oriented Clean Energy Finance Corporation will invest in renewable energy, low pollution and energy efficiency technologies. —Prime Minister Gillard.