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Study finds EV buyers want rebates, not tax credits; government could have saved $2B

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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. Roberson et al.

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DOT issues discussion document on principles for a connected vehicle environment; safety as top priority

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The principles reflect the positions of the FHWA (Federal Highway Administration), NHTSA, and RITA at this time of adoption related to research, demonstration and implementation of a connected vehicle environment. Transportation Safety is the DOT’s top stated priority for the connected vehicle environment. Technical Functionality.

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Tesla launches efforts to stop CA’s solar tax, which Musk dubs as “anti-environment”

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CEO Elon Musk has been pretty vocal about his opposition to California’s “solar tax” initiative, noting last month that the idea was “insane.” as a “bizarre anti-environment move” by the California government. . ” In a more recent comment, Musk described NEM 3.0

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Belfer Center Study Concludes Reducing Car and Truck GHG Emissions Will Require Substantially Higher Fuel Prices; Income Tax Credits for Advanced Alt Fuel Vehicles Are Essentially Ineffective at Reducing Sector Emissions

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Direct transportation (fuel) taxes generate the greatest reductions in CO 2 emission from transportation, achieving CO 2 emissions at 86% of 2005 levels by about 2025. The largest reductions in GHG emissions from transportation are obtained by increasing the cost of driving with fuel taxes, resulting in lower emissions in 2030 than in 2010.

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Top 15 Nissan LEAF markets in US in 2013

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Georgia has a tax credit worth up to $5,000 for zero-emissions vehicles. The island environment also makes it easier to strategically place charging points so that EV drivers have easy access to reach key destinations. Illinois provides a $4,000 state tax incentive for purchases and reduced registration fees.

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Citroën ë-Berlingo Van now available to order

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41% are tradesmen or companies in the construction or delivery sector often operating in urban environments. 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.

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UCLA/UC Berkeley law schools release policy paper on actions required to stimulate long-term, mass-adoption of electric vehicles; leveraging California

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Reduce fees, taxes and upfront costs for electric vehicle owners and invest in battery research. California has a strong interest in promoting the adoption of electric vehicles, based on the benefits to the economy, environment, and quality of life. The author of this policy paper is Ethan N.