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An Overview of Charging Incentives in Oregon

EV Connect

Oregon is no exception, with various charging incentives available to both businesses looking to install EV charging stations and EV owners. Whether you already own an EV or are considering making the transition, this post will provide valuable information on how to take advantage of charging incentives in Oregon.

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Oregon To Test Nation's First Per-Mile Road Fee In Lieu Of Gas Taxes

Green Car Reports

That''s because road maintenance is heavily reliant on revenue from gas taxes, and that revenue is shrinking as cars use less fuel--and those that run on grid electricity use none. Green Gas Tax Infrastructure Oregon plug-in cars state laws taxes'

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Mn/DOT assessing potential for mileage-based user fee to replace fuel tax; Battelle conducting technology assessment

Green Car Congress

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) will recruit 500 people from Wright and Hennepin counties to take part in research to test technology that could someday be used to collect a mileage-based user fee (MBUF) in lieu of a gasoline tax. These funding sources support construction and maintenance of the highway system.

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Electric motorcycles are gaining momentum

Plug in America

With fewer moving parts, electric motorcycles also have very low fuel and maintenance costs. Federal tax credit : Tax credit for the purchase of a new two-wheeled plug-in electric drive motor vehicle. Many states offer incentives for the purchase or lease of an electric motorcycle, including California , Oregon and Pennsylvania.

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EV Charging Networks Aren't Making Money

The Truth About Cars

Maintenance seems to be subpar in a lot of instances and charger downtime has become a real issue for most providers that aren’t Tesla. But the deal does not appear to be so sweet for the companies that operate and maintain these networks.

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In-Home Solar: How Many Panels to Fully Charge Your EV?

Setec Powerr

For instance, residents in sunny areas like California or Arizona may find their solar panels generate more electricity than those living in cloudier or less sunny states like Washington or Oregon. Secondly, tax incentives and rebates from the government can significantly reduce the initial investment cost.

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Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive priced at $41,450 for US; 85-mile range

Green Car Congress

Customers may be eligible for federal tax credits (which run up to $7,500) or state/local tax credits. The MY14 B-Class Electric Vehicle will be available beginning in mid-July to dealers in California; Connecticut; Maine; Maryland; Massachusetts; New Jersey; New York; Oregon; Rhode Island; and Vermont.

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