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UC Davis report proposes mileage fee for EVs, maintaining fuel tax for ICEs to support road repairs

Green Car Congress

A research report submitted to the California Legislature this week by the University of California, Davis’ Institute of Transportation Studies proposes switching EVs to a mileage-based road-funding fee (road user charge, RUC) while continuing to have gasoline-powered cars pay gasoline taxes.

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Lunaz to begin production of electric classic Range Rovers; prices begin at £245,000 excluding local taxes

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Prices for classic electric Range Rovers by Lunaz start at £245,000 (US$329,000) excluding local taxes. Lunaz’ engineers will take existing conventionally bodied Range Rover classics and convert them to what the firm is calling ‘Safari Specification’ as part of the full bare metal restoration and re-engineering process.

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Ionic Mineral Technologies debuts halloysite-derived nano-silicon anode material Ionisil

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Nano-silicon can unlock significantly longer range and faster charging for electric vehicles (EVs). Converts the silicon oxide powder to silicon metal powder, maintaining its nano structure. The IRA’s EV tax credits hinge on domestically produced battery minerals, a largely non-existent supply chain.

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How to Take Advantage of EV Charging Infrastructure Tax Credits

EV Connect

Both state and federal governments are encouraging businesses and individuals to start making the switch to EVs, and they are putting up the funds to make it happen — in the form of generous, aggressive EV charging infrastructure tax credits. And good news — this tax credit has been extended through 2021.

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How to Select the Right Charging Level for Your Parking Facility

Blink Charging

federal government is simplifying the transition to EVs by offering federal tax incentives. These incentives apply to the purchase of new EVs , used EVs, commercial EVs , and also include a business tax credit for the installation of charging stations. What are the types of EV charging stations?

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EV Charging Networks Aren't Making Money

The Truth About Cars

While the automotive sector is habitually discussing how electric vehicle adoption will be spurred on by the country building a more robust charging infrastructure, nobody seems to be talking about how to make charging profitable enough to sustain itself. Blink Charging logged a net loss of $91.6 This is largely unavoidable.

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Meeting Residential and Workplace Growth Goals with EV Charging

Blink Charging

miles) of public EV charging infrastructure experienced a 3.3% (or US $17,212) rise in property value compared to homes without nearby chargers. renters and condo dwellers will seek places where they can reliably charge their vehicles at home, as approximately 80% of EV charging occurs there. in property value.