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Senate version of “Fiscal Cliff” legislation includes 12 energy tax extenders; boost for algae

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8) passed by the US Senate on New Year’s Day by a vote of 89 - 8 to avoid the across-the-board increase in taxes currently called for by the “fiscal cliff” are a number for energy tax benefits. Alternative fuels excise tax credits are extended to 31 December. Qualifying 2- or 3-wheel vehicles need a 2.5

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LAND begins production of E Moto; user-selectable e-bicycle, e-moped, e-motorcycle modes

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The District is a two-wheeled E Moto, a transitional vehicle that performs as an e-bicycle, e-moped, and e-motorcycle through a ride mode selection interface, with a top speed of 65 mph. The District offers four modes: E Bike - Class 2 - 27 MPH Limit. Motorcycle 65 MPH (Power). E Moped - Limit differs by state.

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New Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance model offers 1,050 hp, 0-60 in 2.6s

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In Canada, the Air Grand Touring Performance will be priced at $242,000 CAD (before taxes), with deliveries beginning in August 2022. (To To compare, the tri-motor AWD Tesla Model S Plaid is rated with peak power of 1,020 hp, with 0-60 mph acceleration (with first foot of rollout subtracted) of 1.99 0-60 mph (21" wheels).

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RAC says UK motorists are reducing car use because of higher costs, support for higher speed limits falling

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A separate report for the RAC Foundation by the IFS says that the uptake of more low carbon cars is hitting Treasury revenues and suggests that the shortfall could be made up through taxes on mileage and congestion. It says revenues raised in this way could be used to reduce other motoring taxes.

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Tesla rolls out new, more affordable trim of the Model Y Juniper in U.S.

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Before the $7,500 federal tax credit, the configuration starts at $48,990. The Launch Series version of the new Model Y had 327 miles of range , a top speed of 125 MPH, and a 4.1-second second 0-60 MPH acceleration rate. second 0-60 MPH acceleration rate. However, it has a 4.6-second

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Tesla Now Offers A Less Expensive Version of the New Model Y

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That said, its eligible for $7,500 in federal tax credits, lowering the starting price further to $41,490 before options. second 0-60 mph time and a 327-mile range. Tesla also quotes a 125 mph top speed. That price makes the Model Y one of the more affordable EVs available today, even before tax credits are figured in.

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BMW ActiveHybrid 7 Qualifies For $900 US Federal Tax Credit

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The US Internal Revenue Service certified that the BMW ActiveHybrid 7 ( earlier post ) qualifies for up to a $900 tax credit under the Alternative Motor Vehicle provision. liter twin-turbo V8 and new 8-speed automatic transmission to accelerate from 0 – 60 mph in just 4.7 Earlier post.).