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Here’s every electric vehicle that currently qualifies for the US federal tax credit

September 16, 2021
As sales of electric vehicles continue to surge, many new and prospective customers have questions about qualifying for federal tax credit on electric vehicles. Whether you qualify is not a simple yes or no question… well, actually it sort of is, but the amount you may qualify for varies by household due to a number of different factors. Furthermore, there are other potential savings available…
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Hyundai delays Ioniq 5 electric car launch in the US

September 16, 2021
Hyundai confirmed that it is delaying the launch of the Ioniq 5 electric car in the US by a few months. It’s a disappointment since the vehicle is expected to be disruptive. The Ioniq 5 is one of the most exciting new electric cars to launch in a long time. It comes with…
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Tesla starts testing its Full Self-Driving Beta software on Canadian roads

September 16, 2021
Tesla has started testing its Full Self-Driving Beta software on Canadian roads ahead of the wider release in the US. Last weekend, Tesla started pushing its new Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta v10 software update to its early access fleet. Tesla FSD Beta enables Tesla vehicles to virtually drive themselves both on highways and city streets, but it is still considered a level 2 driver assist…
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VW ID. Life first look – the cheap electric car we’ve been waiting for [Video]

September 16, 2021
Volkswagen has finally given us our first look at the sub-£20,000 ($24,000) compact electric car we’ve been eagerly awaiting, in the form of the adorable, stubby, VW ID. Life concept. [This is part of an ongoing collaboration between Electrek and Fully Charged.] Unveiled at the Munich motor show, the ID. Life is nowhere near production-ready, but it does give some interesting insights into…
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Tesla Model Y impresses in ‘moose test’

September 16, 2021
Tesla Model Y has been put through the “moose test,” and it impressed with its nimbleness for an SUV. The “moose test” is an evasive maneuver test that consists of determining how well a certain vehicle can evade a suddenly appearing obstacle that could take an…
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EGEB: Illinois to shut all fossil fuel plants by 2045 and invest $580M a year in renewables [Update]

September 16, 2021
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): The governor of Illinois has signed a bill that makes the state a US clean energy leader. Here’s the Democrats’ plan for clean electricity in the $3.5 trillion infrastructure bill. UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates. Tesla now offers price matching, so…
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