Green Car Reports

JUNE 22, 2018

Results of a study released Tuesday by the American Energy Alliance found that most voters object to tax credits for electric cars. Tellingly, the poll also shows that the public generally supports electric cars themselves.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2015

A working paper by a team at the Energy Institute at Haas, University of California, Berkeley, has found that 60% of the $18 billion in US federal income clean energy tax credits issued between 2006 and 2012—e.g., Electric Vehicle Credit. Average credit per tax return, by income level. billion (19.3%).

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 30, 2018

Hochrad purchased his first hybrid car more than 15 years ago, and over the years has driven dedicated electric vehicles as well. His new NEXO will deliver about five times the driving range of his first all-electric car. The NEXO Blue model has an estimated range of 380 miles, 115 more than the Tucson Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2013

The Electrification Coalition released two case studies outlining how two cities— Houston, Texas and Loveland, Colorado —are saving money by using electric vehicles (EVs) in their vehicle fleets. found that the city’s LEAFs will cost 41% less to own and operate than gasoline-powered vehicles. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 27, 2010

In a talk at the opening plenary of the Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA) conference in Washington, DC, former New York Governor George Pataki called for a 40% market penetration of electric drive vehicles in the US by the end of the decade. Gasoline is too cheap. Incentivize the battery makers.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 29, 2014

The MY14 B-Class Electric Drive. The Mercedes-Benz MY14 B-Class Electric Drive ( earlier post )—the first electric offering for the brand in the United States—is priced at $41,450, excluding $925 destination and delivery. Mercedes-Benz has collaborated with Telsa Motors to develop the electric B-Class.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Conversely, 39% of respondents would only buy an EV if gasoline-powered vehicles were no longer available. Americans cite too few charging points and too high upfront cost as the leading barriers to buying an electric vehicle. US respondents are most likely to buy an EV if the government offers a federal/state tax credit.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 29, 2012

The federal subsidy significantly favors larger battery packs to a stronger degree than their potential for additional gasoline savings. air emissions and oil displacement benefits) in the near term per dollar spent than PHEVs and battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) with large battery packs providing longer electric range.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 9, 2012

Ford’s first plug-in hybrid vehicle on the market offers EPA-rated 108 mpg equivalent city, 92 mpge highway and 100 mpge combined;the all-electric range is up to 21 miles. Starting MSRP is $29,995 (after a federal tax credit). When powered by gasoline, C-MAX Energi uses the new 2.0-liter Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 1, 2011

Key developments in the transportation sector that they note include: Positive for gasoline demand: Strong Chinese car growth in 2010, particularly in the first half of the year, with vehicle sales up 30% year-on-year (YoY) through the first eleven months of 2010. gallon gasoline. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 7, 2012

The President also announced a new research Clean Energy Grand Challenge—EV Everywhere—to make electric-powered vehicles as affordable and convenient as gasoline-powered vehicles for the average American family within a decade. Tax credits. National Community Deployment Challenge. EV Everywhere.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 7, 2009

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has designated the new Mercedes-Benz 2010 S400 Hybrid ( earlier post ) as eligible for the Alternative Motor Vehicle Credit as a Qualified Hybrid Motor Vehicle. Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid customers are eligible for a one-time tax credit of up to $1,150.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 27, 2010

GM will introduce the Chevrolet Volt extended range electric vehicle with a starting MSRP of $41,000; after applying the Federal income tax credit of $7,500, the price drops to $33,500. The Volt has a total driving range of about 340 miles (547 km) and is powered by electricity at all times.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 3, 2009

gasoline engine cutaway chassis. Propane fuel, when compared to diesel and gasoline, provides a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and has the potential to reduce fuel costs with the federal tax credit of $0.50 the Collins Super Bantam). per gallon for propane. per gallon for propane. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 7, 2009

The first character of the scenario represents the price of gasoline at simulation termination, the second represents “yes” or “no” on a manufacturer subsidy, and the third represents “yes” or “no”on a sales tax exemption. Consumer response under a gasoline price shock. Electricity prices (9.5¢/kWh) Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 18, 2013

Nat G CNG Solutions introduced its new Nat G 500 Series compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicle fueling station for mid-sized fleets, priced starting at $59,900 after a federal tax credit. per gallon using the Nat G 500 Series (actual fuel cost depends on the customer’s natural gas and electricity rates).

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Blink Charging

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Federal tax credits for electric vehicles in the United States are complicated, especially with new changes for 2023. Under the current version of the Section 30D Clean Vehicle Credit (CVC), there are specific criteria that both the vehicle and taxpayer must meet. It does not act as a rebate (until 2024).

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

The California law enabling single-occupant access to the HOV lanes was meant to stimulate sales for fuel-efficient, ultra low-emission vehicles, with the goals of reducing dependence on foreign oil and saving money at the gasoline pump. While adding a single hybrid to any HOV lane at 2 a.m.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 3, 2015

Pricing for the 2016 Chverolet Volt ( earlier post ) will start at $33,995 MSRP, including an $825 destination fee (excluding tax, title, license and dealer fees). Pricing will be as low as $26,495 after the full federal tax credit of $7,500. Federal tax credit can range from $0 up to $7,500.)

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Revenge of the Electric Car

APRIL 20, 2010

After a federal tax credit and state rebate, the price of these cars will come out at around a cool 20k. Funny that this article cites “a shortage of public charging stations&# as the sole reason for auto makers scrapping electric vehicles in the 1990s. Reservations for the all-electric Nissan Leaf start Tuesday.

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

taxpayers start to grapple with their income-tax filings, due April 15, tens of thousands of taxpayers will benefit from a Federal income-tax credit of $2,500 to $7,500 offered to buyers of plug-in electric cars.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

Strategies to promote adoption of hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) with small battery packs offer more social benefits (i.e., In our base case, we assume average US values for emissions and damage valuation of electricity generation, oil refining, vehicle. Michalek et al.

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Electric Auto Association

APRIL 5, 2023

Many Americans want to know if their next EV purchase qualifies for a full, half, or any tax credit. EV tax credit. Source: Electric Vehicle Association) Proposed EV Tax Credit Rule to be Finalized on April 18 On March 31, the Treasury Department gave guidance on battery material requirements for automakers.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 16, 2013

Among the more detailed transportation projections in AEO2014 are: LDVs powered by gasoline remain the dominant vehicle type in the AEO2014 Reference case, retaining a 78% share of new LDV sales in 2040, down from their 82% share in 2012. Natural gas overtakes coal as the largest fuel for US electricity generation.

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Plugs and Cars

JUNE 12, 2009

Oregon's House has passed a bill to end the $1500 tax credit for conventional hybrid vehicles on the last day of 2009. House Bill 2180 , which passed overwhelmingly, Creates specific tax credit for purchasers of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles and related equipment. After that point only plug-in vehicles qualify.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 5, 2015

US prices for the 2016 A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid electric vehicle ( earlier post )—the first of many Audi e-tron models destined to come to the US—will begin at $37,900. Purchasing customers may qualify for applicable state and federal incentives and tax credits. The 2016 A3 Sportback e-tron features a 1.4

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 7, 2009

The 2010 Karma, planned to retail for $87,900 before tax credits, is designed to travel approximately 50 miles emission-free, powered by a Lithium-ion battery that can be charged in a few hours from any 110- or 240-volt household outlet. After 50 miles, a 2.0

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Green Car Congress

MAY 22, 2013

The National Academies has issued a pre-publication version of an interim report on Overcoming Barriers to Electric-Vehicle Deployment. As a result, the National Research Council (NRC)—a part of the National Academies—appointed the Committee on Overcoming Barriers to Electric-Vehicle Deployment.

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Teslarati

JULY 11, 2023

A survey from Cox Automotive estimates that electric vehicle sales in the US auto market could surpass 1 million units for the first time in 2023. Electric cars currently account for about 6.5% As per inventory data from Cox, the nationwide supply of electric vehicles in stock swelled by almost 350% this year to over 92,000 units.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 17, 2020

liter four-cylinder TFSI engine coupled with an electric motor that sits between the engine and 7-speed S-tronic dual-clutch automatic transmission, producing a total combined system output of 362 hp and 369 lb-ft (500 N·m) of torque. In electric-only mode, using a 14.1 The Audi Q5 TFSI e is equipped with a turbocharged 2.0-liter

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 1, 2010

The technology pathways are intended to show the different cost impacts of achieving different levels of stringency, if the industry were to place more or less emphasis on hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and electric vehicles as compared to advanced gasoline technologies and vehicle mass reduction. hybrids, and electric vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 29, 2018

For example, combustion of a gallon of gasoline releases approximately 10 kilograms (kg) of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Third, the US is already making a substantial effort, including the new 45Q rule that provides a tax credit for capture and storage, which would leverage the value of new investments in NET research.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 10, 2009

kWh NiMH plug-in hybrid (PHEV) conversion kit that enables all-electric mode driving at speeds of up to 70 miles per hour (until the battery pack is depleted) in a converted Prius. What we’re essentially offering is all-electric performance for about 25 miles at highway speeds. Poway, California-based Plug In Conversions Corp.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 16, 2010

We’re really excited about the complementary nature of biofuel and electric propulsion.”. GM also plans to make the Chevrolet Volt extended-range electric vehicle flex-fuel-capable about a year or so after it’s introduced. The company will begin introducing E-85-capable direct-injected and turbocharged powertrains.

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Plugs and Cars

DECEMBER 13, 2007

As presently consitituted, the Senate bill drops the requirement of electricity generators to achieve 15% renewable sources, but includes higher CAFE standards and major provisions for plug-ins, including conversions. It also creates a 20 percent tax credit for consumers who convert their vehicle to a plug-in, or up to $2,500.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 13, 2010

Prior to 2016, allowance value is dedicated to offset electricity and natural gas rate increases for industrial rate-payers and to improve energy efficiency in manufacturing to keep power bills down in the future. It also establish pilot projects to determine the regional feasibility of light- and heavy-duty plug-in electric vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 19, 2018

Hyundai has lowered the price and slightly increased the all-electric range of the refreshed 2018 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV). The new PHEV model adopts the same distinctive design of the recently released Sonata gasoline and Hybrid models while delivering 28 miles (45 km) of all-electric range (vs. Second row USB port.

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