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EV tax credit leases, cold-weather charging, PHEVs not plugged in: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

The EV tax credit continues to take form, and it may mean cheaper leases. Washington and Oregon join California in banning EV-only cars by 2035. And what can we see in all of our past Best Car To Buy winners? EV drivers are charging more in the winter, but are plug-in hybrid drivers charging often enough?

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2018 Honda Clarity Electric hits dealerships in California and Oregon with $199 lease deal

Green Car Reports

The 2018 Honda Clarity Electric car rolled into California and Oregon dealerships this week, but nobody can buy it. That figure reflects the $7,500 federal tax credit, which Honda finance will keep as part of the capitalized cost reduction of the lease.

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Analysis finds annual running cost of EVs less than ICE; but with purchase price factored in, it flips

Green Car Congress

In 21 of the 50 States there are cash, parking and rebate incentives to buy an electric vehicle. Although fuel costs are the most ‘present’ cost on peoples’ minds, insurance and tax and also see running costs creep up. Across the states, the average cost of taxes for a gas car is $321 a year, compared to $504 for electric vehicles.

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Oregon’s EV incentive program that brought Tesla prices below $30k is running out of money

Teslarati

Oregon’s electric vehicle incentive program that was widely publicized for bringing the price of a Tesla Model 3 well below $30,000 is being suspended for a year starting in May because it is running out of money. According to Fox Business , Oregon expects 1.5 million people to be driving EVs in the state by 2035.

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Ford reportedly eliminates lease-to-buy option on electric vehicles

Teslarati

” Ford, GM, Stellantis, Toyota push for Congress to eliminate EV tax credit limits. The post Ford reportedly eliminates lease-to-buy option on electric vehicles appeared first on TESLARATI. If you have any comments, concerns, or questions, please email me at christine@teslarati.com.

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Canada and California to work together on cleaner transportation

Green Car Congress

Businesses that buy zero-emission vehicles are also now eligible for a tax benefit estimated to be worth around $13,000 in the year they purchase the vehicles. In the 2019 budget, the Government of Canada announced rebates of up to $5,000 for consumers on the purchase of zero-emission vehicles.

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AeroVironment completes first electric vehicle commercial charging station installations in Hawaii

Green Car Congress

Incentives and special programs may include up to 30% in Hawaii EV Ready Rebates, and up to 30% in federal income tax credits to offset the cost of buying and installing commercial charging systems, free site layout consultations, support from AeroVironment-certified EV experts, EV charger education and training for maintenance staff and management.

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