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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. sales and use tax.

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Volvo Cars announces improved fuel consumption/GHG numbers for XC90 T8 Twin Engine PHEV

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In December 2014, the figures were 2.5 The US MSRP of Volvo Cars’ new XC90 T8 Twin Engine Plug-In Hybrid entry-level Momentum model is $68,100, not including any tax credit incentives or $995 destination charge. Volvo Cars reports that its XC90 T8 Twin Engine plug-in hybrid is now rated with fuel consumption of 2.1

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

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In 2010, the city converted 15 Toyota Prius hybrids to plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). The city equipped 50 EV, PHEV and HEV vehicles with Zipcar’s Fast Fleet wireless technology, enabling employees to reserve available vehicles in the fleet pool. Hybrids now constitute more than 50% of the city’s light-duty fleet.

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Here are all the used EVs that qualify for a $4,000 tax credit

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January 1, 2023, kicked off a fresh start of new tax credits for vehicles, both new and used. Since then, much of the dust has settled on the Capitol as it continues to implement qualifying terms for tax credits , continuously shifting what used EVs do and do not qualify. Here’s the latest list. Here’s how it works.

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

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Total benefit and electric vehicle sales share for the ten states with the highest sales share of BEVs and PHEVs. California offers an assortment of different benefit types, ranking #3 in the total incentive benefit offered to consumers for BEVs and #4 for PHEVs, and it has the highest electric vehicle sales and sales share overall.

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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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National Academies issues interim report on overcoming barriers to PEV deployment

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A final, comprehensive report will be published in late summer 2014. The committee will continue to gather and review information and conduct analyses through late spring 2014 and will issue its final comprehensive report in late summer 2014.

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