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Study finds EV buyers want rebates, not tax credits; government could have saved $2B

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A study by a team from the George Washington University finds that not all financial incentives are created equal in the eyes of prospective car buyers, and the current federal incentive—a tax credit—is, in fact, valued the least by car buyers. The current federal electric vehicle tax scheme is a pain.

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Study explores impact of changing gasoline and diesel taxes in Europe

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Diesel is currently taxed at a lower level than gasoline in Europe; however, since 2011 the EC has been considering reversing that situation by making energy taxes systematically reflect the CO 2 performance of the energy product. A scheme including a decreased gasoline tax could bring about an increase in CO 2 emissions.

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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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Australia Prime Minister Julia Gillard unveiled Australia’s carbon pricing plan—a core element in a new clean energy plan—in a short address to the nation. The Government intends to introduce legislation to underpin the carbon pricing mechanism into Parliament in the second half of 2011. Click to enlarge.

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California gasoline demand flat, diesel declined in Feb 2011

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California gasoline consumption remained flat in February 2011, while diesel fuel consumption in California declined, according to the monthly report from the California State Board of Equalization. In February 2011, the average price of gasoline at the pump in California was up 59 cents to $3.58 in February 2011.

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California gasoline consumption down 1.8%, diesel up 4.8% in October 2011; gasoline consumption continues downward trend

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in October 2011 while diesel fuel consumption increased 4.8% High gas prices appear to be directly affecting fuel consumption in California. We are seeing a trend of Californians consuming less gasoline in the last eight months of 2011. billion gallons of gasoline in October 2011 which is a 1.8% California used 1.23

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Nissan Sets US MSRP for 2011 LEAF EV at $32,780; As Low as $25,280 with Federal Tax Credit

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NNA) set the US MSRP for the 2011 Nissan LEAF electric vehicle, which becomes available for purchase or lease at Nissan dealers in select markets in December and nationwide in 2011, at $32,780. Charging dock and installation are eligible for a 50 percent federal tax credit up to $2,000. Nissan North America, Inc. Earlier post.).

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California gasoline consumption down 4.1% in May; price per gallon up 35%

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In California, gasoline consumption in May 2011 was down to 1.24 The California average price for a gallon of gasoline was up $1.09 in May 2011, a 35% increase over May 2010’s average price of $3.14 The national average price of a gallon of gasoline rose $1.07 in May 2011. in May 2011. per gallon.

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