EV tax credit applied at point of sale, home charging by utility meter, infrastructure in Florida: Car News Today
Siemens aims to produce an alternative to EV charger home electrical panel upgrades. Florida thrives on electric vehicle charging infrastructure. And an increased EV tax credit could provide an immediate boost to GM and Tesla. This and more, here Green Car Report.
The EV tax credit extension is back, and again it’s a possibility. Under a Senate proposal expected to pass, this time the 200,000-vehicle limit will be lifted — bringing GM, Tesla and Toyota vehicles back to qualifying status — while vehicle prices and Household income limits will apply. While the credit will stay at $7,500 — with $4,000 for used electric cars — it will be converted into sales proceeds under an unrealized mechanism.
Citing data showing that nearly half of U.S. households may not be able to support the installation of a typical Level 2 AC charger (40 to 60 amp) without costly panel upgrades, the global supplier Siemens bridge has announced a partnership with Virginia-based company ConnectDER to produce a proprietary adapter that can simply plugged into the neck of a household utility meter.
And so far, Florida boasts one of the highest number of registered electric vehicles of any US state, while the charging infrastructure remains sparse and unsatisfactory. But the plan from a newbie, the IUC, will statewide 80-amp Level 2 charger installation within the next 18 months effectively double the number of chargers.
And ends at Advocacy agency: While many other brands are stepping up their electric vehicle programs, Bentley’s First EV has been pushed back a year — to 2028.
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