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Almost all electric vehicles would qualify for the US EV tax credit with new Congress bill

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A new bill introduced in the Senate called the Affordable Electric Vehicles for America Act would allow essentially all EVs in the US to qualify for the $7,500 tax credit if passed. The post Almost all electric vehicles would qualify for the US EV tax credit with new Congress bill appeared first on Electrek.

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Next 10-UC Berkeley study suggests additional tax revenue or income-based rate structure to make electricity more affordable for Californians

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We’re proposing solutions that would recover system costs through sales or income taxes, or an income-based fixed charge, which would pay for long-term capital costs while ensuring all those who use the system—and specifically, wealthier households—contribute equitably. The report examines a variety of implementation options for this model.

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Feature: Bridging the EV Affordability Gap

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Rebates & Tax Credits Don’t Help Most Americans. Even though there are generous EV tax credits, rebates from states and utilities, and other incentives that can save drivers $10,000 or more per EV, most people aren’t aware these programs even exist. Put all together, the customer saves up to $200 a month.

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J.D. Power: EV price pressure grows as government incentives and lease deals wield outsized influence on consumer demand

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The trend is consistent with steady growth in availability and affordability. Overall affordability has also improved by a similar margin, rising to 85.6 Overall affordability has also improved by a similar margin, rising to 85.6 Power EV Index score for availability climbed sharply to 39.4 (on in January. in January.

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President Biden proposes $174B spend on EVs and chargers

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Giving consumers point of sale rebates and tax incentives to buy American-made EVs, while ensuring that these vehicles are affordable for all families and manufactured by workers with good jobs. Electrifying the federal fleet, including that of the United States Postal Service. Climate science and clean energy.

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California Senate President pro tem proposes carbon tax on transportation fuels

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California Senate President pro tempore Darrell Steinberg proposed a carbon tax on fossil transportation fuels to replace the coming cap and trade mandate on that sector in 2015. In 2020, the tax is estimated at 24¢/gallon—lower than the upward price risk under cap and trade at 40¢/gallon. A carbon tax is stable.

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SAFE Report: electricity shortfalls impede IRA’s materials production goals

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However, the series of bills do not address the main obstacle to producing primary aluminum: access to ample supplies of affordable energy, the report says. The SAFE “ Legislative Analysis for the U.S. Unfortunately, the demand-side drives for aluminum outpace these few supply-side investments.