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Texas CNG, LNG motor fuel sales double FY 2014 estimate

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As of 31 July, fiscal 2014 tax revenue from sales of compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG) motor fuel totaled $2,178,199, according to the Texas state Comptroller’s office. State forecasters projected fiscal 2014 natural gas motor fuel tax revenue of $992,000, equal to sales of 6.6

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Tesla Model 3 Highland leases qualify for IRA tax credit loophole

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The Texas-based automaker noted that the $7,500 EV lease incentive would be distributed across the lease term. Tesla calculated that Model 3 Highland lease payments would be $329 monthly, excluding taxes and fees. EVs that qualify for the full $7,500 tax credit must be follow the IRA’s assembly and battery requirements.

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Tesla launches Quicksilver paint option for US Model Y inventory units

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Earlier this month, Tesla watchers observed that Giga Texas’ holding lots were being filled with Model Y units that were painted in Quicksilver, a color that was initially exclusive to Giga Berlin’s advanced paint shop. Giga Texas is not the only Tesla factory that is producing Quicksilver Model Y units.

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Rivian (RIVN) adds R1S SUV to lease program and expands to additional states

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Source: Rivian.com Rivian Quad Motor R1S SUVs now available for lease Per Rivian, consumers in the following states are now eligible for the R1S lease program, which pertains to pre-configured Quad-Motor AWD and Large Pack variations, starting at $1,169/month.

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Tesla Model 3 price cuts puts new car cheaper than some used Model 3s

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The recent price cuts enable buyers to purchase a base Model 3 for $43,990, and with the EV tax credit, that price is further reduced. 7,500 EV Tax credit to that of a 2020 base Model 3 priced at $38,600. The Model 3 has already become cheaper to buy than ever before in the U.S. due to the recent price cuts. pic.twitter.com/OFca3aYW9s.

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

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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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Ford begins deliveries of the F-150 Lightning electric pickup in Europe

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As reposted with photos by Ford CEO Jim Farley on X on Saturday, the first F-150 Lightning in Europe has been delivered to Dag and Angela, who are originally from Texas and now live in Norway. billion in earnings before interest and taxes. “Congrats to Dag and Angela. percent jump year over year.

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