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With gas phase-out in view, Europe could lose $160 billion in fuel taxes

Teslarati

With Europe’s gas phase-out plans now within view, the countries there could be set to lose significant funding from fuel taxes in the coming years. Still, the change could have some latent effects, especially as most countries get crucial revenue from taxes on gas. What about in other countries?

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Driving Dystopia: Pickup Sales Are Probably Going to Decline in the UK

The Truth About Cars

What I assumed would be a quick chat quickly devolved into my being educated on British tax codes, especially the benefit-in-kind (BIK) taxes applied to any items of value provided to employees. For corporate automobiles that also see private use, benefit-in-kind taxes are calculated as a perk on top of the base salary.

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Hyundai Offering Free Chargers to EV Buyers, Swelling Industry Incentives

The Truth About Cars

That makes the $33,550 (before any federal tax credits or state incentives) Kona Electric the most affordable way to take advantage of the deal. But you’ll still have to find someone to install the unit into your home, to which the manufacturer has offered a $600 credit toward installation. or from a free-trade agreement partner.

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Nearly one in five cars sold worldwide in 2023 was electric: IEA | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

Tax exemption for EV purchases and non-financial support remain in place, after an extension, as the automotive industry is seen as one of the key drivers of economic growth. Around 25% of all cars sold in France and the United Kingdom were electric, 30% in the Netherlands, and 60% in Sweden.

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Driving Dystopia: Europe’s Low Emission Zones Aren't Going Over Well

The Truth About Cars

Ultra Low Emission Zones (ULEZ) seem to be the next step, as they’re reliant on the same camera systems and vehicle tracking used for congestion taxes. The nation has been banned from automatic access to personal details of citizens residing outside its borders.

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Road Test: 2024 Nissan Leaf SV Plus EV

Clean Fleet Report

Contact your tax advisor before considering a Leaf purchase so you are completely clear on the tax credits and rebates. Observations: 2024 Nissan Leaf SV Plus The base 2024 Leaf SV Plus coming in at under $30,000 (after available tax credits or rebates) is one of the best electric vehicle bargains on the market.

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The Tailwinds Behind Massive Growth of EV Charging

EV Connect

government support for EVs comes in the form of tax rebates, incentives, and state and local pilot programs designed to ease the costs for both businesses and individuals looking to install charging stations and other equipment. These are merely the first forays into serious infrastructure investment. At the moment, the majority of U.S.