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Australia PM Gillard announces carbon pricing plan; transport fuels exempt, but lowered fuel tax credits to bring carbon price to some businesses

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However, where applicable, an equivalent carbon price will be applied through changes in fuel tax credits or excise. A A$10-billion new commercially-oriented Clean Energy Finance Corporation will invest in renewable energy, low pollution and energy efficiency technologies. —Prime Minister Gillard.

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EV Tax Credit: The Guide Your Car Dealer Doesn’t Want You To Read

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You should consult your own tax, legal and accounting advisors before engaging in any transaction. Federal EV Tax Credit To accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs), the US Government offers a federal EV tax credit of up to $7500 to anyone purchasing or leasing an electric car.

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Bills in Congress Propose Up to $11B to Accelerate Deployment of Electric Vehicles; 50% by 2030

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3442 , which has been referred to the Committee on Finance. Full text of the two bills as introduced is not yet published. Senators Byron Dorgan (D-ND), Lamar Alexander (R-TN), and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) introduced S.3442 Representatives Edward J. Markey (D-MA), Judy Biggert (IL), Jerry McNerney (D-CA), and Anna Eshoo (D-CA) introduced H.R.5442

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