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Maryland, Georgia suspend state gasoline and diesel tax

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On Friday, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan signed emergency bipartisan legislation ( SB1010 / HB1486 ) to suspend immediately the state of Maryland’s gasoline and diesel tax for 30 days. cents per gallon tax for gasoline, and the 36.85 cents per gallon tax for diesel fuel. cents per gallon tax for diesel fuel.

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EIA: State tax rates for retail gasoline and diesel increased in 13 states in 2023

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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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Chevrolet to begin selling Spark EV in Maryland

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Chevrolet will start selling the Spark EV in Maryland this spring, the electric mini-car’s first entry into the East Coast market. The GM-built motor and drive unit deliver 327 lb-ft (444 nm) of torque, enabling a 0-60 time of 7.2 The Spark EV is also sold in California and Oregon, where sales totaled 1,145 in 2014. seconds.

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US President Biden’s union-friendly $4,500 EV tax credit buff is facing a big challenge

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The Biden administration’s proposed $4,500 EV tax credit buff for electric and electrified vehicles made in a union plant in the United States is meeting a big challenge. The $4,500 tax credit , which would be given to vehicles produced in the United States using union labor, stands to favor the Detroit Big Three heavily.

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Kia Motors America expands Soul EV availability to four additional states; 10 total

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Following the launch of the Soul EV ( earlier post ) late last year in California, along with sales beginning in Georgia, Texas, Oregon, Washington and Hawaii earlier this year, Kia Motors America (KMA) is expanding availability of its fully charged urban runabout into four new states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Maryland.

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Prius Plug-In eligibile for a $1,500 California consumer incentive plus $2,500 Federal tax credit

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Toyota Motor Sales, Inc. Designed to promote the use of Zero Emissions Vehicles (ZEV) and related clean vehicle technologies, the CVRP is a consumer incentive made available in addition to a $2,500 Federal Tax credit. The 2012 Prius Plug-in also offers consumers eligibility for the State of California’s HOV lane sticker.

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Honda may build an EV factory in Canada featuring in-house battery cells

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It’s also expected to help the automaker gain access to EV tax credits in the U.S. states, California , Maryland and New Jersey. states, California , Maryland and New Jersey. The facility is expected to employ a total of 2,527 workers, and Honda expects the facility to be completed by the end of 2024.

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