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EIA: California home to almost half of US plug-in electric vehicles

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of new vehicle sales in 2014 so far, up from 0.6% Several states offer tax incentives to reduce the upfront cost of PEVs to consumers. These incentives are in addition to a federal (nationwide) tax credit, which ranges from $2,500 to $7,500 depending on battery capacity and gross vehicle weight. sales and use tax.

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Two case studies outline how Houston and Loveland are saving money with EVs in their fleets

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In 2010, the city converted 15 Toyota Prius hybrids to plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). Centralizing management of capital and operational expenditures under one office was crucial in capturing “total cost of ownership” savings, according to the report. Hybrids now constitute more than 50% of the city’s light-duty fleet.

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ICCT study finds state EV incentives playing a significant role in driving sales

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A study by a team from the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) shows that state electric vehicle incentives are playing a significant early role in reducing the effective cost of ownership and driving electric vehicle sales. Source: ICCT. Click to enlarge. —Jin et al. Whereas California has over 2.4%

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National Academies issues interim report on overcoming barriers to PEV deployment

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A final, comprehensive report will be published in late summer 2014. The committee will continue to gather and review information and conduct analyses through late spring 2014 and will issue its final comprehensive report in late summer 2014.

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UC Davis ITS study suggests hastening consumer adoption of plug-ins will require innovation on the sales side

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An April 2014 Consumer Reports investigation, in which it dispatched 19 mystery shoppers to 85 dealers across four states, found many dealers knew little about the PEVs they sold. Much like the federal tax credit, California’s state rebate introduces multiple levels of uncertainty and risk into the retail transaction.

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NRC report recommends ways to overcome barriers hindering purchases of PEVs; vehicle cost, battery tech and consumer knowledge among others

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2014 Tesla Model S (265 mi/491 km). 2014 Nissan Leaf (84 mi/156 km). 2014 Ford Focus Electric (76 mi/141 km). Range-extended PHEV. 2014 Chevrolet Volt (38 mi/70 km; total range = 380 mi/704 km). 2014 Chevrolet Volt (38 mi/70 km; total range = 380 mi/704 km). Minimal PHEV. Limited-range BEV.

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News: 2025 Honda CR-V e:FCEV

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It will qualify for federal and California tax credits, as well as the coveted HOV sticker that allows for a single driver to use the carpool lane, though that may only be good for a short while as that program is due to sunset. Versus an electric car, the cost of fueling difference is substantial.

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