Republicans in Congress Want to Put $1,000 Tax on EVs, & Kill the EV Tax Credit
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FEBRUARY 14, 2025
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New bipartisan bill in US Congress to expand EV and hydrogen fuel cell tax credits
Green Car Congress
APRIL 11, 2019
US Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Lamar Alexander (R-TN), Gary Peters (D-MI), and Susan Collins (R-ME) along with Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05) introduced the Driving America Forward Act, bipartisan legislation to expand the electric vehicle and hydrogen fuel cell tax credits.
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President Biden calls on Congress, States for fuel tax holiday; increase in refinery capacity
Green Car Congress
JUNE 23, 2022
President Biden called on Congress to suspend the federal gas tax for the next 90 days, through the busy summer driving season—18 cents per gallon for gasoline and 24 cents per gallon for diesel. He also called on states to suspend their state gas taxes as well or to find other ways to deliver some relief.
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DOE: Average annual gasoline taxes paid per vehicle, by state, 2019
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 3, 2019
The Federal tax on gasoline is 18.4 cents per gallon, and each state has a gasoline tax, ranging from 8.95 Since taxes are charged on a per-gallon basis, someone with a more efficient vehicle will pay less in taxes over the course of a year. miles per gallon (mpg) and the average annual miles driven is 11,484 miles.
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EV tax credit expansion: Automakers ask Congress to revive effort
Green Car Reports
JUNE 14, 2022
Although an attempted expansion of the federal EV tax credit has failed—multiple times, in recent years—in a renewed effort, automakers are asking Congress to please try again.
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Study finds EV buyers want rebates, not tax credits; government could have saved $2B
Green Car Congress
JULY 9, 2022
A study by a team from the George Washington University finds that not all financial incentives are created equal in the eyes of prospective car buyers, and the current federal incentive—a tax credit—is, in fact, valued the least by car buyers. The current federal electric vehicle tax scheme is a pain.
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CT legislature passes highway usage tax on heavy trucks
Green Car Congress
JUNE 13, 2021
The Connecticut General Assembly has passed HB 6688 , a bill that imposes a highway use tax (HUT) on every carrier for operating, or causing to be operated, certain heavy, multi-unit motor vehicles (Class 8-13) on any highway (i.e., Revenue from the tax is directed to the Special Transportation Fund (STF).
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Study finds limiting warming to 2 °C would require at least a $200/t carbon tax globally
Green Car Congress
MAY 6, 2022
The social cost of carbon has become the standard measure to benchmark the magnitude of the carbon taxes needed to implement optimal carbon policy. If we were able to measure this social cost accurately, standard Pigouvian logic tells us that the optimal tax should be such that the price of carbon is equal to this social cost.
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California reduces tax on dimethyl ether (DME) fuel to be consistent with other alternative fuels; enabling retail sales
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 29, 2020
The California state legislature passed and the Governor signed into law a bill ( AB-2663 ) that lowers the Use Fuel Tax rate of dimethyl ether (DME) from $0.18 per gallon of DME-propane fuel blend used on or after 1 July 2021 (the same tax rate as propane, $0.06 per gallon of DME used and $0.06 per gallon).
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ICCT study urges taxing frequent fliers to decarbonize aviation fairly
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022
A tax on frequent flying could generate revenues needed to deeply decarbonize aviation through midcentury while concentrating the cost burden on those who fly the most, according to a new study from the International Council on Clean Transportation. The FFL is designed to place an escalating tax burden on people who fly frequently.
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Electric semis might get up to $40,000 credit under reconciliation bill moving through Congress
Green Car Reports
AUGUST 3, 2022
As Congress moves to extend and expand the federal EV tax credit for passenger cars, it's also considering a bill that would add a first-ever tax credit for electric commercial vehicles.
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Fisker finesses the Inflation Reduction Act tax credit changes with binding sales contract; “Transition Rule”
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 8, 2022
The US Senate has passed the Inflation Reduction Act, with nearly $400 billion in funding over 10 years for climate- and energy-related programs; among the myriad provisions in the 755-page bill are changes to the electric vehicle Federal tax credit of $7,500. At that time, this order process will close.
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EIA: State tax rates for retail gasoline and diesel increased in 13 states in 2023
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 24, 2023
In January 2023, state taxes and fees on gasoline and diesel fuel averaged $0.3163 per gallon (gal) of gasoline and $0.3388/gal of diesel fuel, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). These taxes have increased in 13 states since July 2022. gal), although that low tax rate will gradually increase through May 2023.
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Volvo XC40 Recharge EV to start at $53,990 in US before qualifying tax incentives
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 22, 2020
The purchase of an XC40 Recharge may qualify for a federal tax credit of up to $7,500. The Volvo XC40 Recharge, the company’s first fully electric vehicle, will carry an MSRP of $53,990 when it arrives in US showrooms later this year. State and local incentives could add further benefits.
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Legislators propose $2,500 federal tax credit for used EVs
Green Car Reports
AUGUST 4, 2021
The federal EV tax credit has thus far only been available for new vehicles, but legislation introduced last week in both houses of Congress could change that.
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Biden's proposed gas-tax holiday has a lot of skeptics, from economists to environmentalists
Green Car Reports
JUNE 24, 2022
President Biden on Wednesday asked Congress for a three-month federal gas-tax holiday. If Congress approves the tax holiday, current federal fuel taxes of 24 cents per gallon for gasoline and 18 cents per gallon for.
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EV tax credit extension with $7,500 point-of-sale rebate, $4,000 for used EVs could pass Senate soon
Green Car Reports
JULY 29, 2022
Congress appears close to passing a long-awaited extension—and expansion—of the federal EV tax credit. If passed.
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UC Davis report proposes mileage fee for EVs, maintaining fuel tax for ICEs to support road repairs
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 4, 2019
A research report submitted to the California Legislature this week by the University of California, Davis’ Institute of Transportation Studies proposes switching EVs to a mileage-based road-funding fee (road user charge, RUC) while continuing to have gasoline-powered cars pay gasoline taxes. on-board diagnostic [OBD] devices).
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Inflation Reduction Act mandates escalating battery critical mineral requirements to qualify for EV tax credit
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 9, 2022
The Inflation Reduction Act , which the Senate passed last week, revamps the electric vehicle Federal tax credit of $7,500 ( earlier post ). Among the changes are an extension of the tax credit through 2032, the removal of the unit-sales cap of 200,000 per OEM, and a new mandate for qualified cars being assembled in North America.
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Pyka awarded $7M California tax credit to expand manufacturing of zero-emission autonomous aircraft
Green Car Congress
MAY 4, 2023
Pyka, a developer of autonomous electric aviation technology, was awarded a $7-million California Competes Tax Credit with the California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz), approved last week by the California Competes Tax Credit Committee.
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243 Biofuel and Ag organizations call for accountable life cycle analysis for SAF tax credits, DOE to lead
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 10, 2021
In an effort to decarbonize transportation and reduce aviation emissions, Congress is considering new legislation to establish a tax credit to promote and develop robust domestic SAF production. To ensure clarity, we recommend that Congress designate a baseline carbon intensity value for fossil jet fuel.
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IRS seeks feedback on clean hydrogen production tax credit
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
The US Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have released three notices requesting public input on several tax credit provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). These include: Credits for Clean Hydrogen Production (45V) and Clean Fuel Production (45Z) ( Notice 2022-58 ).
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Don’t Blame Congress For Tax Credit Limits. Blame Tesla For Its Expensive EVs
CleanTechnica EVs
JANUARY 1, 2023
There’s something that’s been bugging me the last couple of days on social media. I don’t mean bugging me a little. I also don’t mean bugging me like Steve Urkel bugs Carl Winslow on Family Matters (in other words, a lot).
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Fisker Ocean electric SUV starts at $37,499, pre-tax credit; leases for $379/mo
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 6, 2020
After the US federal tax credit is applied, the cost of the Fisker Ocean drops to a starting price of US$29,999 (US). Fisker is pricing its new Ocean electric SUV with an MSRP of US $37,499. Reservations are now open through the Fisker mobile app on the App Store and Google Play store, or the Fisker website and are set at US$250.
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France’s high court rules in favor of ending tax benefits for palm oil diesel
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 13, 2019
France’s Constitutional Council, the highest constitutional authority in the country, ruled in favor of excluding palm oil from the list of biofuels that enjoy tax incentives. The decision enters into force on 1 January, 2020. Oil company Total has estimated it is worth between €70 million and €80 million per year.
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Lunaz to begin production of electric classic Range Rovers; prices begin at £245,000 excluding local taxes
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 7, 2020
Prices for classic electric Range Rovers by Lunaz start at £245,000 (US$329,000) excluding local taxes. The company, based in Silverstone, England will create an initial run of 50 of the luxury SUVs built in the ‘classic era’ between 1970 and 1994.
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Study finds limited evidence that carbon tax rebates have increased public support for carbon pricing
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 10, 2022
In a study published in Nature Climate Change , an international research team reports finding limited evidence that individual or household rebates have increased public support for carbon taxes in Canada and Switzerland. 2022) “Limited impacts of carbon tax rebate programmes on public support for carbon pricing.” Mildenberger, M.,
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Clean energy companies are blitzing Capitol Hill to save IRA tax credits
Electrek
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
A coalition of clean energy groups representing over 2,000 companies and hundreds of billions in private investment is holding more than 100 meetings today with bipartisan members of Congress to underscore the critical role of IRA clean energy tax credits.
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Lawmakers introduce bill to provide blender’s tax credit for Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Green Car Congress
MAY 21, 2021
The legislation would create a tax credit starting at $1.50 The tax credit would expire at the end of 2031. With a long-term, performance-based Blender’s Tax Credit for SAF, we will be able to invest in and produce SAF at scale across the US. gallon for each percentage the fuel reduces emissions over 50%.
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US Congress Considers 1st-Ever Purchase Incentive for Commercial EVs
CleanTechnica EVs
AUGUST 3, 2022
This bill would establish a federal tax credit for businesses to purchase electric and plug-in hybrid […].
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President Biden proposes $174B spend on EVs and chargers
Green Car Congress
APRIL 1, 2021
Giving consumers point of sale rebates and tax incentives to buy American-made EVs, while ensuring that these vehicles are affordable for all families and manufactured by workers with good jobs. Electrifying the federal fleet, including that of the United States Postal Service. Climate science and clean energy.
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Battery-grade lithium carbonate forecast to trade at $74K/tonne in 12 months
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 21, 2022
In the US, demand for new energy vehicles is set to increase as the newly passed “Inflation Reduction Act” extends tax breaks for new electric vehicle purchases—although eligibility for the tax break will be determined by the sourcing of critical materials, including lithium. Earlier post.).
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Study finds running a hydrogen plane could be cheaper than traditional aircraft by 2035; requires correct policies and incentives
Green Car Congress
MAY 23, 2023
An economic study by research group Steer, and commissioned by T&E, looked at future operating costs of hydrogen planes on intra-European flights and found that they could be an efficient, cost competitive technology to decarbonize the sector, provided kerosene is taxed adequately. (If GJ—approximately €0.37/L.)
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Citroën ë-Berlingo Van now available to order
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021
There are tax incentives in most European countries. For example, in France since the end of July 2021, the incentive for purchasing or renting a new electric LCV is €5,000 inclusive of tax (for a new electric LCV. In addition, a number of cities offer free or reduced-rate parking. ë-Berlingo van range.
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Next 10-UC Berkeley study suggests additional tax revenue or income-based rate structure to make electricity more affordable for Californians
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 24, 2021
We’re proposing solutions that would recover system costs through sales or income taxes, or an income-based fixed charge, which would pay for long-term capital costs while ensuring all those who use the system—and specifically, wealthier households—contribute equitably.
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Lucid Motors unveils Lucid Air luxury electric sedan
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 10, 2020
The Lucid Air will be available initially in North America, offered in four model ranges: The Air, the starting point for the lineup, available in 2022 and starting below $80,000 ($72,500 after USA federal tax credit). The well-equipped Air Touring model, available late 2021, from $95,000 ($87,500 after USA federal tax credit).
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Unifrax to build large-scale silicon fiber anode manufacturing line
Green Car Congress
JUNE 16, 2021
million in conditional tax credits based on the company’s job creation plans. These tax credits are performance-based, meaning the company is eligible to claim incentives once Indiana residents are hired. Joseph County has also confirmed $775K in county tax incentives.
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Motor vehicle taxation brings in €440.4B for governments in major European markets
Green Car Congress
MAY 4, 2020
The taxes fall into three broad categories: vehicle acquisition (VAT, sales tax, registration tax); ownership (annual circulation tax, road tax); and motoring (fuel tax). Motor tax revenues collected by governments have increased by almost 3% compared to the previous year, and the grand total of €440.4
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Chevrolet lowers price on 2023 Bolt EV by $5,900, on Bolt EUV by $6,300
Green Car Congress
JUNE 6, 2022
Chevrolet EVs are not eligible for the $7,500 US federal tax credit. Chevrolet, which resumed production of the Bolt electric vehicles in April, has announced that the upcoming 2023 Bolt models will be priced significantly lower than their predecessors. 2023 Bolt EV. 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV Redline Edition.
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Major deposits of rare earth elements reported at Ramaco’s Brook Mine in Wyoming
Green Car Congress
MAY 4, 2023
Congress and the Department of Energy have earmarked billions of dollars toward this goal, and a bipartisan bill introduced earlier this year would establish tax credits to support the production of magnetic REEs like those found at the Brook Mine.
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DOE: Adjusted for inflation, the price of gasoline in 2019 was similar to the price in 1929
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 22, 2020
Note: Retail price includes Federal and State Taxes. From 2002 to 2008, the price of gasoline rose substantially, but then fell sharply in 2009 during the economic recession. In 2012, prices reached the highest level in both current and constant dollars but began a steep decline thereafter.
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T&E: Rising use of private jets sends CO2 emissions soaring
Green Car Congress
MAY 28, 2021
T&E calculates that a jet fuel tax applied proportionately to flight distances could raise €325 million if applied to all flights departing from the EU and UK. European policymakers need to urgently start taxing fossil-fuel powered private jets and ban their use by 2030.
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Republican districts lose billions as clean energy cancellations surge
Electrek
FEBRUARY 14, 2025
Clean energy investments took a serious hit in January, sinking to their lowest point since the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) supercharged the industry with tax credits and incentives.
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DOE labs study on costs and benefits of new transportation technologies the most comprehensive to date
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 14, 2021
Key findings include insights into vehicle depreciation, an in-depth examination of insurance premium costs, comprehensive maintenance and repair estimates, an analysis of all relevant taxes and fees, and considerations of specific costs applicable to commercial vehicles.
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