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EIA: California home to almost half of US plug-in electric vehicles

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of new vehicle sales in 2014 so far, up from 0.6% Several states offer tax incentives to reduce the upfront cost of PEVs to consumers. These incentives are in addition to a federal (nationwide) tax credit, which ranges from $2,500 to $7,500 depending on battery capacity and gross vehicle weight. in 2013 and 0.4%

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Senate version of “Fiscal Cliff” legislation includes 12 energy tax extenders; boost for algae

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In the case of a qualified 2- or 3-wheeled plug-in electric vehicle, up to 10% of the cost of the qualified 2- or 3-wheeled plug-in electric vehicle, or $2,500 may be allowed as a credit. Extension and modification of cellulosic biofuel producer credit. Extension and modification of cellulosic biofuel producer credit.

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Two case studies outline how Houston and Loveland are saving money with EVs in their fleets

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Centralizing management of capital and operational expenditures under one office was crucial in capturing “total cost of ownership” savings, according to the report. Based on its experience to date with the two, Loveland ordered another three for 2013 and an additional four for 2014.

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US Senators Introduce Bill to Expand Incentives for Natural Gas Vehicles

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US Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) last week introduced new legislation, co-sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) and Senator Orrin Hatch (R-UT) that extends and increases tax credits for natural gas vehicle purchasing, refueling and manufacturing. Includes conversions and repowers.

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ICCT study finds state EV incentives playing a significant role in driving sales

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A study by a team from the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) shows that state electric vehicle incentives are playing a significant early role in reducing the effective cost of ownership and driving electric vehicle sales. Lingzhi Jin, Stephanie Searle, and Nic Lutsey (2014) “ Evaluation of state-level U.S.

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UC Davis ITS study suggests hastening consumer adoption of plug-ins will require innovation on the sales side

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An April 2014 Consumer Reports investigation, in which it dispatched 19 mystery shoppers to 85 dealers across four states, found many dealers knew little about the PEVs they sold. Much like the federal tax credit, California’s state rebate introduces multiple levels of uncertainty and risk into the retail transaction.

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US DOE progress report says 1M plug-ins by 2015 ambitious but achievable; not likely to be constrained by production capacity

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and model 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015. However, additional policy steps are needed to further drive innovation, reduce costs, and spur consumer demand, the report says. These could lead to additional production capacity of several hundred thousand EVs not accounted for in this table. Estimated US supply of PEVs from 2011-2015.

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