Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 12, 2014

A study by researchers at the Institute of Transportation Studies, UC Davis finds that buyers of plug-in vehicles (PEVs) are substantially less satisfied with the dealer purchase experience than buyers of conventional vehicles—with the notable exception of Tesla buyers. In some cases, dealers outright discouraged PEV purchases.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 9, 2012

Overview of the C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid. Ford began production of the 2013 C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid vehicle ( earlier post ) at Michigan Assembly in October, and the vehicles are heading for showrooms. Starting MSRP is $29,995 (after a federal tax credit). Click to enlarge. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Baua Electric

MARCH 12, 2024

2013 Toyota Prius liftback That same analysis also found last year, ahead of used-EV tax-credit eligibility, prices were rising on used plug-in hybrids. 2013 Toyota Prius liftback That same analysis also found last year, ahead of used-EV tax-credit eligibility, prices were rising on used plug-in hybrids.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 6, 2024

Which EVs made the tax-credit shortlist in 2024? 2024 Rivian R1S A preliminary list of 2024 EVs qualifying for the tax credit was released early this week by the EPA, and as expected there are very few models qualified for the full $7,500 amount. Which company faced a $1.7 billion fine for diesel emissions cheating?

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 23, 2014

In October 2013, the 8 states signed a memorandum of understanding to take specific actions to put 3.3 In October 2013, the 8 states signed a memorandum of understanding to take specific actions to put 3.3 Maryland expanded a tax credit for vehicle purchase and leasing and converted a tax credit for charging equipment to a rebate.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 26, 2014

The California Air Resources Board (ARB) voted to immediately expand the funding and current waiting list for incentive funds that help consumers buy zero-emission and plug-in hybrid vehicles. The move is in response to the growing demand for zero-emission and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles over the past two years.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 29, 2014

With demand for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles and zero-emission vehicles rapidly growing in California, the California Air Resources Board announced the immediate formation of a rebate waiting list for up to a total of $5 million of incentive funds. That can be combined with an up to $7,500 federal tax credit and other regional incentives.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 8, 2011

The US Department of Energy (DOE) has released One Million Electric Vehicles by 2015 , a short status report on advances in deployment and progress to date in meeting President Obama’s goal of putting one million plug-in electric vehicles (PEV) on the road by 2015. and model 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015. Fisker Karma EREV.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2013

In 2010, the city converted 15 Toyota Prius hybrids to plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). 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. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 23, 2024

January 1, 2023, kicked off a fresh start of new tax credits for vehicles, both new and used. Since then, much of the dust has settled on the Capitol as it continues to implement qualifying terms for tax credits , continuously shifting what used EVs do and do not qualify. Here’s the latest list. Here’s how it works.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2009

The specific technology—plug-in hybrid electric or pure electric—is not as important as the share that such vehicles represent of the new vehicle portfolio. The Electrification Roadmap calls for 75% of light-duty VMT in the US to be electric by 2040. Source: Electrification Roadmap. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 31, 2014

Consumer benefit and new vehicle share for US states with largest total battery electric and plug-in hybrid electric incentives. The study compared the total monetary benefit available to consumers through US state incentives to electric vehicle sales in those states in 2013. Source: ICCT. Click to enlarge.

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EV Match

DECEMBER 22, 2022

For the federal government, the commercial EV charging incentives come in two varieties: tax credits and rebates. Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Tax Credit. In 2005, the federal government created the Alternative Fuel Infrastructure tax credit, which includes the installation of EV charging infrastructure per WattLogic.

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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. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 22, 2013

Some research has shown that purchase rebates can be more effective than income-tax credits, the committee noted. The National Academies has issued a pre-publication version of an interim report on Overcoming Barriers to Electric-Vehicle Deployment. A final, comprehensive report will be published in late summer 2014.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 19, 2013

introduced the latest in a series of discussion drafts to overhaul the US tax code. This new staff discussion draft focuses energy tax policy on stimulating domestic, clean production of electricity and transportation fuels, which account for 68% of energy consumed in the US. Specific proposals include: Clean electricity tax credit.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

NOVEMBER 19, 2009

More details at: Group Seeks US Tax Credits To Spur Electric Car Use. to offer tax credits for buying all-electric plug-in vehicles as part of a $128 billion program to get seven million such cars on the road by 2018. UPDATE:Group Seeks US Tax Credits To Spur Electric Car Use. By Judith Burns.

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Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

Charging A different plug Charging is through plugging-in and regenerative braking. There are three plug-in options for charging the Leaf SV Plus. Many CCS chargers have CHAdeMO plugs available and there are adapters as well, but finding public fast-charging will be more of a challenge than with competitive vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 26, 2015

Hyundai began the US rollout of the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) ( earlier post ) and its conventional hybrid sibling (HEV) with a series of media drives in California—one of the main markets for the PHEV, which offers some 24 miles (38.6 km) of all electric range and a 9.8 Earlier post.). lbs / -1.7

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 14, 2015

The Annual Energy Outlook 2015 (AEO2015) released today by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) projects that US energy imports and exports will come into balance—a first since the 1950s—because of continued oil and natural gas production growth and slow growth in energy demand. —EIA Administrator Adam Sieminski.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 13, 2010

The American Power Act, released as a discussion draft, targets reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by at least 4.75% compared to 2005 levels by 2013; by at least 17% compared to 2005 levels by 2020; by at least 42% compared to 2005 levels by 2030; and by at least 83% compared to 2005 levels by 2050. compared to 2005 levels.).

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 16, 2013

LDVs powered by fuels other than gasoline, such as diesel, electricity, or E85, or equipped with hybrid drive trains, such as plug-in hybrid or gasoline hybrid electric, increase modestly from 18% of new sales in 2012 to 22% in 2040. LDV energy consumption declines in AEO2014 Reference case from 16.0 quadrillion Btu in 2012 to 12.1

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Revenge of the Electric Car

APRIL 6, 2010

From the article: ‘The New York study anticipates that by 2015, electric vehicle prices should decline because of reduced battery costs, that there will be a sufficient supply of electric vehicles to purchase, and that consumers will take advantage of the existing federal tax credit of $7,500 for new electric cars.

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Plugs and Cars

JULY 27, 2013

Plug-in vehicle sales are indeed increasing, with the LEAF and Volt each selling about 2500 units in June 2013. And thanks to the efforts of Plug In America, you can still claim a tax credit for your investment in home charging. It’s been one full year since first Tesla S deliveries began.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 21, 2016

During past eight years the number of plug-in electric vehicle models has increased from one to more than 20, battery costs have decreased 70%, and the number of electric vehicle charging stations has increased from less than 500 in 2008 to more than 16,000 today—a 40-fold increase. Among the actions announced are: Unlocking up to $4.5

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Green Car Congress

MAY 23, 2013

Chevrolet announced a low-mileage lease on the new 2014 Spark EV 1LT ( earlier post ) for as low as $199 per month for 36 months, with $999 due at lease signing including security deposit (tax, title, license dealer fees extra), making the vehicle one of the most affordable EVs on the market.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 12, 2024

Revolutionary New Honda EV In a first-ever technology pairing for series production, Honda is mating plug-in battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell electric in the all-new 2025 CR-V—e:FCEV. kWh battery that can be fed by plugging in. This is a history, with an * next to models currently in production. kg of hydrogen).

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 6, 2015

Nissan sold 30,200 LEAF electric vehicles in the US in 2014—the first time any plug-in has sold more than 30,000 units in a single year. increase over 2013 LEAF sales (22,610 units). of total Nissan brand vehicle sales in the US in 2014 (total 1,269,565 units); in 2013, LEAF sales represented 2.0%

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Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

The all-new 500e is longer, wider and lighter, with a longer all-electric driving range, faster charging and the latest in audio and driver safety systems compared to the predecessor model that was sold in North America from 2013 – 2019. The cute factor was always the appeal of the 500e. So what has changed with the 2024 Fiat 500e?

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Cars That Think

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Like a lot of people, I've been thinking about trading in my car. The case, morally and even financially, for an all-electric car is becoming stronger and stronger. And yet, what about recharging? Can I get from Pittsburgh to New York's Hudson Valley—a trip I make a dozen times a year? We live in a townhouse in a row of townhouses. car market.

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Cars That Think

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Like a lot of people, I've been thinking about trading in my car. The case, morally and even financially, for an all-electric car is becoming stronger and stronger. And yet, what about recharging? Can I get from Pittsburgh to New York's Hudson Valley—a trip I make a dozen times a year? We live in a townhouse in a row of townhouses. car market.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

JULY 14, 2009

This is before the $7,500 federal tax credit. Those who make the decisions to forgo battery EVs in favor of plug- in hybrids only ignore a sizable market. Those who make the decisions to forgo battery EVs in favor of plug- in hybrids only ignore a sizable market. The drivability was similar to my RAV, but quicker.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 26, 2011

The President is proposing to transform the existing $7,500 tax credit for electric vehicles into a rebate that will be available to all consumers immediately at the point of sale, similar to “Cash for Clunkers”. Supported by Recovery Act investments, battery costs are projected to drop by 50% by 2013 or 2015.

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