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Texas considers EV tax, and EV owners are on board

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The Texas State Legislature is considering levying a tax against EV owners to fund road upkeep and improvement, and EV owners are on board. Electric vehicles are the choice for many consumers not only due to their environmental benefits but also due to their reduced cost of ownership.

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Tesla wants India’s government to consider lowering import taxes

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Tesla is seeking lower import taxes on electric vehicles in India by writing to the country’s government ministries. Producing vehicles domestically within India’s borders is most ideal for companies and customers as import duties can double the cost of a vehicle. Don’t hesitate to contact us with tips!

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Malaysia wants EVs to be tax-free, duty-free to encourage consumers to buy

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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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UMTRI study finds total cost of ownership of diesels in US often much less than gasoline counterparts

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Though there are some exceptions to these positive results for some of the diesel versions of vehicles from a total-cost-of-ownership perspective, the overall direction of the results supports the idea that diesel vehicles are competitive within the U.S.

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UMTRI study finds US diesel vehicles generally have lower total cost of ownership than gasoline vehicles

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Diesel vehicles generally saved owners between $2,000 to $6,000 in total ownership costs during a three to five year period when compared to similar gasoline vehicles, according to data compiled by the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). —“Total Cost of Ownership”.

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Study Finds Government Mandates Superior to All Other Biofuels Policies, But Mixing With Subsidies Causes Adverse Effects; The Argument for a Direct CO2 Tax

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A more effective policy would rely on specific taxes and subsidies targeted directly at achieving specific environmental, energy and agricultural policy goals, according to the study. However, production costs of US corn-ethanol are very high.

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First Steps to Installing EV Charging for Multifamily Dwellings

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While it would be impossible to predict exactly how many EVs are going to end up being owned at a given complex, you can get a rough idea of what ownership will look like in the future by surveying your current tenants. You can ask residents if they currently own an EV or if they are planning on purchasing an EV within the next five years.