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With soaring sales of xEVs in California, rebates up 50% in 2018; workgroup to discuss impacts of program’s success on funding

Green Car Congress

California consumers are applying for clean-vehicle rebates at a record pace as demand for the cleanest vehicles on the market continued to grow over the past year. Electric and plug-in hybrid electric cars are now 7.8% Electric vehicle rebates in California were 50% higher in 2018 than 2017.

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California EV rebate demand exceeds CVRP funding; rebates have gone to nearly 65% of all California EV owners

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Almost two-thirds of current EV owners have taken advantage of this program, and it’s a key driver of the EV market. In response to strong demand for electric vehicles, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) expects rebate funds for the statewide Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP) to be exhausted within 30 days.

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PlugStar program continues to grow, expand

Plug in America

PlugStar, a service offered by Plug In America, assists consumers and dealers with finding and selling EVs. In 2022, new models on the market like the Rivian R1T and Lucid Air Dream, can be found on PlugStar.com. PlugStar has retail programs in Sacramento, a state-wide New Jersey program, and a state-wide Massachusetts program.

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PlugStar program continues to grow in 2022

Plug in America

PlugStar, a service offered by Plug In America, assists consumers and dealers with finding and selling EVs. In 2022, new models on the market like the Rivian R1T and Lucid Air Dream, can be found on PlugStar.com. PlugStar has retail programs in Sacramento, a state-wide New Jersey program, and a state-wide Massachusetts program.

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California has invested $559M in cap-and-trade funds in ZEVs; state represents more than 40% of US ZEV sales

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The investments support a wide range of next-generation vehicles, including electric school buses in Sacramento, electric yard trucks in Fontana, hydrogen-powered buses in the Coachella Valley, and a fleet of electric delivery trucks for Goodwill Industries in the Bay Area.

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Tesla Tax Credit: How Californians Can Save $15,000 with EV Credits and Rebates

EV Life

It states that “you may qualify for a tax credit up to $7,500 under IRS Code Section 30D if you buy a new, qualified plug-in EV or fuel cell electric vehicle (FCV)” anytime from 2023 to 2032. Which brings us to Tesla. Tesla’s electric vehicles are by far the most popular EVs in the country. Not anymore.

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California ARB Holding Public Meeting on Possible Revamp of Zero Emission Vehicle Regulation; ZEV II

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ARB Staff’s analysis shows ZEVs will need to reach 100% of new vehicle sales between 2040 and 2050, with commercial markets for ZEVs launching in the 2015 to 2020 timeframe, to meet the 80% GHG reduction target set by the Governor. Source: ARB. Click to enlarge. No regulatory changes will be made at this time. California GHG Targets and ZEV.

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