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UC Davis ITS study suggests hastening consumer adoption of plug-ins will require innovation on the sales side

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Presently, 19 different models of PEVs from 10 different manufacturers are available for purchase in California, but only three of these models are available nationally. While Tesla Motors was 23 part of the study, California data was unavailable since Tesla opted out of providing data in the state of California.

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Toyota agrees to fund a settlement valued up to $1.4 billion for unintended acceleration cases

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More information on the details will be available if the court gives preliminary approval to the settlement. Current and former Toyota owners will receive information about the settlement and instructions on filing a claim in the coming months. In a statement , Christopher P. In a statement , Christopher P. Settlement agreement.

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Top Factors Affecting EV Adoption

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Demographic Informing and educating the public about EVs is no longer the main obstacle to overcome. As of May 2023, there were 138,100 charging outlets nationwide, of which just under a third are in California. Tesla, for example, is now one of the world’s most high-profile brands. older) drivers away from gas.

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Study concludes that automakers tweak vehicle fuel economy to qualify for more favorable treatment; focus on car notches

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In their study, Slemrod and Sallee focus on “car notches”—where small changes in behavior lead to large changes in tax liability or the amount of a subsidy—in policies intended to encourage the production and use of fuel-efficient vehicles. mpg) that lead to large changes in tax liability or the amount of a subsidy.

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Micromobility: Zapp Scooters Bring Style, Range and Fun to Urban Riding

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Top speed is rated at 60 miles per hour—plenty for urban living, considering these are not freeway legal rides. California and other states have clean vehicle incentive and rebate programs, and a federal tax credit has been available. See Zapp’s website for more information and to get on their mailing list.

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Navigant Research forecasts new EV global sales of > 346,000 units in 2014; 10 predictions for the year

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Automakers will push for changes in the California ZEV mandates. California’s zero emission vehicle (ZEV) regulations require volume automakers to sell a minimum number of PEVs each year in the state. By 2022, not even California will meet the 10% ZEV requirement. Tesla Motors will have a bumpy year.

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EV Tax Credit: The Guide Your Car Dealer Doesn’t Want You To Read

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This article is for informational purposes only, and is not intended to provide tax, legal or accounting advice. You should consult your own tax, legal and accounting advisors before engaging in any transaction. Here’s a step-by-step guide to making an educated decision about electric car tax credits.