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New York State adjusts EV rebate program, adds $30M

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An additional $30 million is now available through New York State’s Drive Clean Rebate program to encourage more consumers to lease or purchase an all-electric car or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle. Since 2010, more than 81,000 electric vehicles have been sold in New York State. New York City.

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Driving Dystopia: New York City Pushes Through Congestion Pricing Scheme

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On Thursday, New York City officials announced a plan that would require drivers to pay $15 (on average) to enter Manhattan. The scheme is similar to the “congestion charging” that takes place in some of Europe’s largest cities and would make New York the first American locale to enact the concept. per trip downtown.

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Take Advantage of New York State EV Tax Credits and Save

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New York is leading the charge toward the fuel of the future — electricity. Once your company takes advantage of federal EV tax credits, EV Connect can help you find available New York State EV tax credits that will help defray costs further and maximize your investment for years to come.

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CMU study finds taxes on emissions would result in more rapid electrification by ridesharing companies

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Researchers at Carnegie Mellon’s College of Engineering have found that with an emissions-based incentive towards electrification, ridesourcing companies such as Uber and Lyft would electrify more and cut their emissions by amounts ranging from 10% in New York to 22% in Los Angeles. —Bruchon et al. Source: Bruchon et al.

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New York launches $19M truck voucher incentive program; $9M for EVs, $10M for alt fuels

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New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced a $19-million New York Truck Voucher Incentive Program to encourage the purchase of battery-electric commercial trucks as well as other energy-efficient transportation, including hybrid and CNG (compressed natural gas) trucks.

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How Does the Electric Car Tax Credit Work in 2023?

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One such incentive is the electric car tax credit, designed to help offset the initial cost of EVs for buyers. Section 1: Overview of the Electric Car Tax Credit in 2023 1.1 In 2023, the tax credit remains available for eligible new electric vehicles but has undergone some changes compared to previous years.

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NY state launces series of initiatives to encourage adoption of EVs

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New York State announced a series of broad-scale initiatives to encourage the purchase and to increase the convenience and accessibility of electric vehicles (EV). EVolve NY will target four 150 kW chargers per location at average intervals of less than 75 miles along New York’s major corridors.

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