article thumbnail

Tesla cuts ties with Connecticut town that rejected potential showroom

Teslarati

Tesla is cutting ties with South Windsor, Connecticut, after the town’s Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously rejected the automaker’s proposal to open a showroom in the town. 26 percent of people would rather do their taxes, and 52 percent of Americans feel anxious or uncomfortable when at a car dealership.

article thumbnail

API releases latest report on US and state fuel taxes

Green Car Congress

The American Petroleum Institute has released its January 2014 update report and maps on gasoline and diesel taxes for all 50 states in the US along with a national average; the information is updated quarterly. Gasoline taxes, January 2014. Diesel taxes, January 2014. The federal tax on gasoline is 18.40 Source: API.

Tax 240
article thumbnail

Tesla Service Center permit revoked due to local dealership concern over direct sales

Teslarati

Tesla has had a permit for a new Service Center from the East Hartford, Connecticut Planning and Zoning Commission revoked after a local dealership voiced concern regarding direct-to-consumer sales laws. The East Hartford PZC voted to approve the Tesla Service Center, which would be located at 300 Connecticut Boulevard, last April.

article thumbnail

VinFast Announces New U.S. Dealers Across Several States

The Truth About Cars

VinFast added 12 stores, with new dealerships in Connecticut and Kentucky, five new locations in Florida, and four in Texas. retail footprint, though it’s still unclear how the early reviews will affect sales of its EVs at the new locations. is the VF 8 SUV. is the VF 8 SUV. Image: VinFast] Become a& TTAC& insider.

Dealers 98
article thumbnail

EIA: California home to almost half of US plug-in electric vehicles

Green Car Congress

Total US sales of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs)—battery electric and plug-in hybrid electric—have increased in recent years, but still represent only about 0.7% of new vehicle sales in 2014 so far, up from 0.6% Several states offer tax incentives to reduce the upfront cost of PEVs to consumers. sales and use tax.

Plug-in 381
article thumbnail

8 ZEV states announce US ZEV sales top 260,000 units

Green Car Congress

Nichols in Diamond Bar, California to announce that sales figures from around the country now show ZEV sales of more than 260,000 vehicles, with the quarter-million mark reached in September. Maryland expanded a tax credit for vehicle purchase and leasing and converted a tax credit for charging equipment to a rebate.

Maryland 268
article thumbnail

Connecticut’s home battery storage incentive jumps to up to $16k

Baua Electric

Connecticut utilities UI or Eversource and Connecticut Green Bank will also pay performance-based incentives at the end of each summer and winter season for 10 years based on average energy contributions to the grid. For customers that qualify as low-income, the upfront incentive increased to $600 from $400 per kWh.