Green Car Congress

MAY 1, 2022

ClearFlame Engine Technologies, a startup developing net-zero engine technology ( earlier post ), announced the publication of an independent study that finds ClearFlame’s technology could help fleet owners and other heavy-duty truck operators lower total costs while meeting sustainability goals sooner than currently available alternatives.

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OCTOBER 28, 2021

However, EV enthusiasts are interested in the potential reintroduction of the EV tax credit, which is set to increase to a possible payout of $12,500 per electric car from the previous $7,500. The EV tax credit has been speculated upon since early 2021 as the terms of the incentive were still in the early stages of being determined.

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OCTOBER 29, 2021

Malaysian government officials are petitioning and working toward making electric vehicles exempt from taxes, including import and excise duties, as well as road taxes. According to Paultan , a Malaysian automotive news site, supporting politicians are proposing a 100% exemption from the road tax for EVs.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 31, 2014

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. Earlier post.).

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Teslarati

JUNE 17, 2024

Tesla’s Model 3 Long Range All-Wheel-Drive configuration has appeared on the list of vehicles qualifying for the IRS’s $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit, enabling carbuyers to get their rebate in a new Point of Sale method that the agency announced late last year. Buying an EV? I’d love to hear from you!

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 17, 2015

At the Bosch ConnectedWorld conference in Berlin, the company unveiled wireless sensors, to be installed on pavement, that will create real-time maps of available parking spaces. In the future, Bosch noted, even cars passing by available parking spaces will be capable of reporting them—i.e., drive-by parking space recognition.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 21, 2012

Tax credits and gasoline prices necessary for various electric vehicles to be cost-competitive with conventional vehicles at 2011 vehicle prices. That finding takes into account both the higher purchase price of an electric vehicle and the lower fuel costs over the vehicle’s life. Source: CBO. Click to enlarge. Indirect effects.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 9, 2012

In addition to the original model, equipped with a 36 kWh battery pack offering up to a 150-mile (241 km) range with a MSRP of $39,900, a new 31 kWh battery option will provide a driving range of up to 125 miles (201 km) and will be available at a lower base MSRP of $37,250.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 22, 2013

Some research has shown that purchase rebates can be more effective than income-tax credits, the committee noted. Few data on customer perceptions, attitudes, and behavior regarding PEVs are publicly available. Most BEVs have small driving ranges, and this could be a substantial barrier to their widespread adoption.

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Teslarati

APRIL 11, 2025

Considering that it is the most affordable Cybertruck available today, it would be fair to expect the vehicle to be geared for consumers who truly use their trucks for work. Cybertruck Long Range now available $62,490 (incl. Federal Tax Credit) 362 mi of range (est.)

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 7, 2012

Tax credits. The President is also proposing a new tax incentive for commercial trucks that provides a credit for 50% of the incremental cost of a dedicated alternative-fuel truck, including trucks powered by natural gas or electricity, for a five-year period.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2013

Centralizing management of capital and operational expenditures under one office was crucial in capturing “total cost of ownership” savings, according to the report. The city equipped 50 EV, PHEV and HEV vehicles with Zipcar’s Fast Fleet wireless technology, enabling employees to reserve available vehicles in the fleet pool.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

A paper by a team from the University of Chicago and MIT suggests that technology-driven cost reductions in fossil fuels will lead to the continued use of fossil fuels—oil, gas, and coal—unless governments pass new taxes on carbon emissions. We need both a policy like a carbon tax and to put more R&D money into renewables.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 27, 2014

US Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx joined President Barack Obama to announce that $600 million will be made available to fund transportation projects across the country under a sixth round of the US Department of Transportation’s Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery ( TIGER ) competitive grant program.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 12, 2014

Presently, 19 different models of PEVs from 10 different manufacturers are available for purchase in California, but only three of these models are available nationally. 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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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 18, 2017

Audi’s two latest natural-gas alternatives in the midsize category—the new A4 Avant g-tron ( earlier post ) and the new A5 Sportback g-tron—are now available for order in Europe. The lower CO 2 emissions also mean owners pay less in motor vehicle tax. mi) available. Both models are powered by a bivalent 2.0

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

In a new departure, the A5 Sportback is also available as a bivalent g-tron, which customers can run on either Audi e-gas ( earlier post ), natural gas or gasoline. miles) available. The drive unit’s high efficiency means low costs of ownership. Audi S5 Sportback g-tron. Click to enlarge. The A5 g-tron is powered by a 2.0

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

If fleet electrification is to compete on equal terms with the classic internal combustion engine, it will need more than the right economic parameters such as the cost of purchasing and operation. When it comes to operating costs (total cost of ownership), the eVito stands on an equal footing with the diesel-powered Vito.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

Honda is leasing the Clarity for $269 (plus tax) per month. Based on an average price of 13 cents per kilowatt-hour, the EPA has estimated an annual fuel cost of $550. A federal tax credit of up to $7,500 is available for purchasers; dependent on state, additional credits may be available. kW on-board charger.

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APRIL 13, 2023

Usually when discussing federal electric vehicle tax credits in the United States , most people are referring to the Clean Vehicle Credit (formerly the Qualified Plug-in Electric Drive Motor Vehicle Credit) for new EVs. But that’s not the only federal tax credit for buying an EV. What is the federal US Used Clean Vehicle tax credit?

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

And Because drivers are not able to select gasoline mode themselves, the B 200 Natural Gas Drive is taxed more favorably as a natural gas vehicle. The B 200 Natural Gas Drive is optionally available with manual transmission as well as the 7G-DCT dual clutch transmission. Location of the storage tanks. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 9, 2013

The partnership hopes to decrease the cost of fuel cells by up to 75%. HEMFCs have ability to solve some of the most significant commercialization barriers of PEMFCs, including catalysts cost and durability, while at the same time achieving PEMFCs’ high power and energy density. and SET Technology.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

Thus, carpooler congestion costs substantially outweigh the green benefits of hybrids, the researchers concluded. The economists suggested several alternatives: Instead of letting the solo-driver hybrids into rush-hour carpool lanes, the state should provide a tax credit for hybrid vehicles, much like the federal government.

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JUNE 15, 2011

BCG comparison of the CO 2 reduction potential and cost of different technologies. In addition, the cost to the consumer would be about $50 to $60 per percent CO 2 reduction—roughly half the cost of what was expected three years ago. Source: BCG. Click to enlarge. Source: BCG. Click to enlarge.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2012

Starting MSRP is $29,995 (after a federal tax credit). The EPA estimates that driving C-MAX Energi saves almost $7,000 in fuel costs over the course of five years compared with the average new vehicle. For managing the battery of C-MAX Energi away from the vehicle, MyFord Mobile is available for use via smartphone.

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Teslarati

DECEMBER 10, 2024

This new data shows that demand for EVs continues to increase, especially with competitive state and federal rebates, drastically cutting the cost of an EV and saving people money, said Colorado Governor Jared Polis. The states $5,000 tax credit is available until the end of 2024 and will be reduced to $3,500 at the beginning of 2025.

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Teslarati

JANUARY 3, 2024

General Motors is sidestepping the loss of the electric vehicle tax credit on its vehicles and will still offer a big $7,500 discount on cars for customers. The Lyriq and Blazer EV will likely regain eligibility sometime early this year as GM plans to switch up sourcing so customers can take advantage of the tax credit.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 30, 2019

In contrast, the global experiences from carbon markets and taxes make clear that much less expensive ways to reduce CO 2 are available right now. However, these reduced emissions came at a high cost. The Obama Administration’s central estimate of the SCC would be approximately $50 per ton in today’s dollars.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 18, 2023

On Tuesday, the EV Index score was 47 (based on the most recent available data from November 2022), with some categories improving and others declining during the 12-month pilot period. The EV Index score and accompanying analysis will be available monthly. Availability. Affordability. Infrastructure.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 4, 2011

A key barrier to achieving RFS2 is the high cost of producing biofuels compared to petroleum-based fuels and the large capital investments required to put billions of gallons of production capacity in place. As of 2010, biofuel production was contingent on subsidies, tax credits, the import tariff, loan guarantees, RFS2, and similar policies.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 30, 2015

VIA Motors announced a voucher program for Chicago-area fleet and business owners that will reduce the initial costs of owning a VIA Motors extended range pickup truck, extended range electric passenger van, or extended range electric cargo van. Currently, three vouchers are available when purchasing a new VIA VTRUX model.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 31, 2022

The Responsible Battery Coalition, in partnership with the University of Michigan Center for Sustainable Systems, launched a comprehensive research project to compare the total cost of ownership of gas and electric vehicles (EVs). —Steve Christensen, Executive Director of RBC.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 30, 2023

With a range of up to 500 miles and an estimated fueling time of approximately 20 minutes based upon expected technology improvements, the Nikola Tre FCEV is anticipated to have among the longest ranges of all commercially available zero tailpipe emission Class 8 trucks.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 24, 2019

Low thermal mass can also lead to reformers optimized for intermittent operation, following the fluctuations in availability of excess renewable energy with possible startup times in seconds. The operating costs for an electrified reformer are directly related to the cost of electricity, natural gas, and CO 2 taxes.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

The index is built from the four key policies needed to improve fuel economy: fuel tax, CO 2 -based vehicle tax, fuel economy standards and labeling. Important complementary policies include fuel economy labeling, fuel economy or CO2-adjusted vehicle tax systems (such as “feebates”), and fuel taxes. Policy package.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 26, 2011

Air pollution from the 10,000 largest polluting facilities in Europe cost citizens between €102–169 billion (US$135–224 billion) in 2009, according to a new report from the European Environment Agency (EEA) which analyzed the costs of harm to health and the environment caused by air pollution. Log scale) Source: EEA.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2012

The KPMG study, “Expect the Unexpected: Building Business Value in a Changing World”, explores issues such as climate change, energy and fuel volatility, water availability and cost and resource availability, as well as population growth spawning new urban centers. Source: KPMG. Click to enlarge. billion in 2005.

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