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EIA: California home to almost half of US plug-in electric vehicles

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Several states offer tax incentives to reduce the upfront cost of PEVs to consumers. These incentives are in addition to a federal (nationwide) tax credit, which ranges from $2,500 to $7,500 depending on battery capacity and gross vehicle weight. sales and use tax. Electric vehicles per 1,000 vehicles.

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US COVID-19 mitigation efforts resulting in significant decline in traffic, emissions and fuel-tax revenues

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Drivers there and in the surrounding states of New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont drove at least 80% fewer miles after shelter-in-place directives began. Fuel saved, tax revenue lost. It also resulted in fuel-tax revenue reductions, which vary by state. UC Davis Road Ecology Center).

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F-150 Lightning prices, EV tax credit rules, Vermont EV incentive: Today’s Car News

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Vermont will pay residents to retire gas-guzzlers and switch to EVs. And the IRS is moving fast on sourcing rules for the new EV tax credit. Ford F-150 Lightning prices rise, again. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Ford has once again hiked the price of the Ford F-150 Lightning.

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This Is The Time To Buy An EV — Tax Credits Will Expire Soon And Musk Doesn’t Care

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My brother owns a home in Boston’s north shore and a Vermont vacation home. continued] The post This Is The Time To Buy An EV Tax Credits Will Expire Soon And Musk Doesn’t Care appeared first on CleanTechnica. My guy and I have been gently prodding my brother to buy an EV.

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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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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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Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive priced at $41,450 for US; 85-mile range

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Customers may be eligible for federal tax credits (which run up to $7,500) or state/local tax credits. The MY14 B-Class Electric Vehicle will be available beginning in mid-July to dealers in California; Connecticut; Maine; Maryland; Massachusetts; New Jersey; New York; Oregon; Rhode Island; and Vermont.

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One state is considering a mileage-based EV tax – here’s why that’s a bad idea

Electrek

Lawmakers in Vermont are gearing up for a mileage-based EV tax. more… The post One state is considering a mileage-based EV tax – here’s why that’s a bad idea appeared first on Electrek. There are better ways to raise funds for roads and infrastructure.

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