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Researchers call for major change in US policies supporting plug-ins; failure of “mainstream consumer bias”

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of vehicle sales), far below levels required to meet the Obama administration’s goal of one million PEVs on the road by 2015. It is now clear that the one million vehicle threshold will not be achieved by 2015. Vehicle tax credits or rebates. Making loans and financing more accessible for PEV buyers.

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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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Volkswagen of America to invest $10M in EV charging infrastructure by 2016; calls for more legislative support to spur EV adoption

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At the same time, Sommer said in his presentation at the 2015 Electric Drive Congress in Washington DC, continued legislative support is needed to reach the next level of electric vehicle adoption. Examples in this category include protecting and expanding existing tax credits in the Energy Independence and Security Act.

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How Much is a Tesla? Much Less, After These Tax Credits and Rebates

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The reason for the price changes is due to several factors, including shifts in demand and changes to federal rules regarding which electric vehicles qualify for tax credits. In addition to the federal EV tax credit, we’ll examine the various state rebates and grants available to California drivers who qualify.

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Financing a Tesla Model X Just Got Easier

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For the Model X, the new base price of $79,990 (down $8,500 from the previous price) means it now qualifies for the federal tax credit of $7,500 outlined by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. The federal tax credit has MSRP limits of $55,000 for cars and $80,000 for SUVs and trucks. And it doesn’t stop there.

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Senators Kerry and Lieberman Release Details of Energy and Climate Bill; Incentives for Electric Drive and Natural Gas Vehicles

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The bill prohibits covered entities from emitting or having attributable greenhouse gases in excess of their allowable emissions level, which is determined by the number of emission allowances and offset credits they hold on the specified date. Monetary and injunctive penalties are associated with non-compliance. Blocking Market Manipulation.

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US VP Biden outlines 3-part plan to have 1M advanced technology vehicles on US roads by 2015

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In his State of the Union address last night, President Obama highlighted his goal of making the United States the first country in the world to put one million advanced technology vehicles on the road by 2015. Supported by Recovery Act investments, battery costs are projected to drop by 50% by 2013 or 2015.

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