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Bigger, badder Section 179 tax credit could POWER UP fleet electrification efforts

After the Commercial Clean Vehicle Credit (Section 45W) expired on September 30, the “experts” rushed out predictions of an EV sales slowdown in Q4. But, with over 6,800 pages in the Internal Revenue Code still in play, a turbocharged Section 179 tax credit could still power a strong Q4 for commercial EVs. The One Big, Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) of 2025 gutted America’s energy independence…
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Want EV charging at your apartment, as an owner or a renter? Click here (update)

EVs are great, and can unlock more transportation convenience with the ease of charging at home. But for apartment-dwellers, this can be a complicated conversation. So a nonprofit called Forth is here to help, through its Charge at Home program. One of the main benefits of an electric vehicle is in the convenience of owning and charging the car in the place it spends most of its time. Instead of…
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Mazda is getting in on the post-credit price war, slashing $10K off its plug-in cars

The untimely demise of the $7,500 Federal EV tax credit has set off a price war in the EV space, with affordable new models from some corners, massive discounts and price cuts from others, and even some price hikes from unexpected brands. Now, even Mazda is getting into the mix, and it’s slashing the price of its XC-70 plug-in crossover. Tracking all the changes in the EV pricing landscape…
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Nissan reveals new lower-priced LEAF B5 in Japan

The new Nissan LEAF is among the most affordable electric vehicles in the US, with a starting price under $30,000. Overseas, it’s a different story. To keep pace with BYD, Hyundai, and others, Nissan revealed a new, lower-priced LEAF B5 model in Japan. Meet the new Nissan…
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Toyota aims to launch the 'world's first' all-solid-state EV batteries

Toyota is doubling down on the “holy grail” of EV tech — all-solid-state batteries. Its first EV could arrive as soon as 2027, promising longer driving range, faster charging times, and more. Toyota to launch its first all-solid-state battery EV in 2027 After announcing a new partnership with Sumitomo Metal Mining Co. to mass produce cathode materials for the new battery tech on Wednesday…
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