EV Adoption

MARCH 3, 2021

This past week was certainly quite a whirlwind of EV news and developments from Volvo’s plans to end production of ICE vehicles by 2030, yet another proposal to reform the federal EV tax credit, chip shortages, Washington state’s plans to ban ICE vehicles by 2030, Lucid Air delay, Fisker to partner with Foxconn, and much, much more.

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Volvo All-Electric Tax Credit Fisker 95

EV Adoption

AUGUST 23, 2021

One of the proposed changes to the federal EV tax credit that has flown a bit under the radar is also one of the most political and protectionist in nature. Effective January 1, 2022, electric vehicles with final assembly* (see definition at the end) in China would no longer qualify for IRC 30D (federal EV tax credit).

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Tax Credit Tax Chinese Volvo 52

Green Car Congress

MAY 15, 2009

It is the only natural gas powered passenger car available for sale in all 50 states, and is eligible for a $4,000 federal tax credit as a qualified alternative fuel vehicle. As in all new 2009 model Honda and Acura automobiles, the engine meets or exceeds US EPA Tier 2 Bin 5 emissions standards.

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Indiana Honda Gas Production 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 10, 2009

Our system allows the gas engine to turn on instantly, when needed, and allows us to initiate a controlled engine warm-up at any time to meet strict emissions standards, thus eliminating the traditional problem of a cold start. Andrew Ewert. A free trial version of the software upgrade will later be introduced. Earlier post.).

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NiMH Kits Conversion Prius 207

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 3, 2009

Provide state tax credit for vehicles ($2,500/16 kWh vehicle) and charging equipment and installation at home/multi-family home/workplace/public (up to $3,000/home; $30,000/other site with 10 charge ports). State Government. Provide HOV lane access for plug-in vehicles; Eliminate vehicle registration and license fees.

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Plug-in GM San Francisco Plug 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

Virtually all major vehicle manufacturers and several start-up companies are offering—or are planning to offer soon—a PEV for sale in the US market. Given the high cost of battery production, a BEV that approaches affordability (with generous tax credits) has a driving range of about 70-100 miles on a full charge.

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Plug-in 2015 Plug Recharge 218

EV Adoption

MAY 8, 2021

And while many of the legacy automakers – along with several states – have announced plans or “aspirations” to end production of ICE vehicles or ban their sale completely, the reality is we may not see a federal ban of ICE sales ever – or perhaps not before 2040.

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Vehicles Gas-Electric Tax Credit Sale 132

The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 10, 2023

However, government incentives (EV tax credits) have made them more attractive in the general sense. But it’s no more expensive than the average automobile sold today after tax credits are accounted for, wears a desirable badge, and stresses the fundamentals of what makes EVs desirable in the first place. "If

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Tax Credit Automobile Gasoline-Electric Supplies 97

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

(Last year Oregon had also aggressively negotiated with the Chinese carmaker, BYD , to manufacture its line of plug-in hybrids in the state for sale in the U.S.) So why has Oregon become a hotbed of activity for electric vehicles all of a sudden? Powered by Blogrunner Latest From Green Inc.

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