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Sen. Manchin, whose state was built by unions, joins Toyota to oppose union-made EV credit

Electrek

West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin – whose state’s banner industry, coal mining, has been largely unionized and been central to the US labor movement since soon after its inception – today called the proposed $4,500 union-made EV tax credit “wrong” and “not American.” more… The post Sen.

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Your Guide to Electric-Vehicle Charging-Station Tax Credits

EV Connect

And thanks to a variety of tax credits and incentive programs, the barrier to entry may be lower than you think. On the federal, state and local levels, there are a plethora of tax credits for installing electric-vehicle charging stations. They include incentives for installing EV charging stations.

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State With Dirtiest Power Grid Has Highest Electric-Car Incentive

Green Car Reports

West Virginia, for instance, turns out to offer a remarkably high income-tax credit of up to $7,500 for citizens (who can take advantage of it) who buy a. And life in the 50 states that make up the United States of America is full of inconsistencies, including those among electric-car incentives from state to state.

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The 2024 Chevy Blazer EV has a quirky $4k discount for Tesla drivers

Baua Electric

The $4,000 discount applies to both 2024 Chevy Blazer EV leases and purchases and according to CarsDirect, it can be stacked with other deals, such as the $7,500 tax credit and the $1,000 Costco member-only incentive. So you’ll have to check with a dealer for your EV’s eligibility.

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Ford reportedly eliminates lease-to-buy option on electric vehicles

Teslarati

” Ford, GM, Stellantis, Toyota push for Congress to eliminate EV tax credit limits. Ford’s action is only the most recent illustration of how automakers are incorporating more and more restrictive clauses into their leasing agreements. .

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Solar power at US schools surges, growing fourfold over the last decade

Baua Electric

The Inflation Reduction Act has also made it more affordable for schools to deploy clean energy by offering tax credits, paid as cash reimbursements, for panels, battery storage, and other clean technologies. States like Minnesota, Maryland, and Pennsylvania are innovating with state-funded grants to help schools adopt solar power.

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Converting Coal Power Plants to Nuclear Gains Steam

Cars That Think

In West Virginia, once coal’s citadel, the state government eliminated its old ban on nuclear power plants. Nationally, the recently enacted Inflation Reduction Act offers tax credits for nuclear projects in communities with retiring coal plants—something that will certainly increase interest in conversions.

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