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Electric Vehicles

Here's which electric vehicles are eligible for a tax credit in 2023

Government

Gas car bans don't force people to give up their cars

At least 12 states are adopting a law banning carmakers from selling new gas-powered cars. But this doesn’t stop you from driving your gas car or buying a used one.
Electric Vehicles

Video of a Tesla Cybertruck being sprayed with bullets is fake

The Tesla Cybertruck is real and is more durable than other Tesla models, but a video of it surviving a barrage of bullets is fake.
Electric Vehicles

Not all electric vehicles are eligible for $7,500 Inflation Reduction Act tax credit

The Inflation Reduction Act includes tax credits for electric vehicles, but there are restrictions based on the price of the car and where it’s made.
Electric Vehicles

No, electric cars don’t have catalytic converters

Catalytic converter theft is on the rise, but people with electric vehicles can’t be victims. Here’s why.
Electric Vehicles

Some electric vehicles use as much energy as home appliances

The most popular electric vehicles can use about as much electricity as some home appliances. Here’s how appliances and EVs compare.
Electric Vehicles

Some home appliances can use as much energy as electric vehicles

The most popular electric vehicles can use about as much electricity as some home appliances. Here’s how appliances and EVs compare.
Environment

No, Wyoming is not banning electric cars

Wyoming state senators proposed a resolution to discourage the sale of electric cars, but it was not a ban and did not pass.
Electric Vehicles

Electric vehicles are not banned in Wyoming

Wyoming state senators proposed a resolution to discourage the sale of electric cars, but it was not a ban and did not pass.
Electric Vehicles

Fact-checking images claiming to show abandoned electric vehicles in France

Memes about electric car graveyards in France have been circulating for years. The most recent example is actually from China.
Electric Vehicles

No, this image does not show abandoned electric vehicles in France

Paris electric car graveyard posts that claim to show abandoned vehicles in France have been shared on social media for years. Here are two that we know are false.
Electric Vehicles

No, it doesn’t cost between $25-30K to replace most electric vehicle batteries

Experts say electric vehicle batteries typically cost between $2,000 and $10,000 to replace, but some are more expensive.

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Travis, Williamson, Caldwell counties extend burn bans

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Here's which electric vehicles are eligible for a tax credit in 2023

Gas car bans don't force people to give up their cars

Video of a Tesla Cybertruck being sprayed with bullets is fake

Not all electric vehicles are eligible for $7,500 Inflation Reduction Act tax credit

No, electric cars don’t have catalytic converters

Some electric vehicles use as much energy as home appliances

Some home appliances can use as much energy as electric vehicles

No, Wyoming is not banning electric cars

Electric vehicles are not banned in Wyoming

Fact-checking images claiming to show abandoned electric vehicles in France

No, this image does not show abandoned electric vehicles in France

No, it doesn’t cost between $25-30K to replace most electric vehicle batteries

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