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California Senate President pro tem proposes carbon tax on transportation fuels

Green Car Congress

California Senate President pro tempore Darrell Steinberg proposed a carbon tax on fossil transportation fuels to replace the coming cap and trade mandate on that sector in 2015. In 2020, the tax is estimated at 24¢/gallon—lower than the upward price risk under cap and trade at 40¢/gallon. A carbon tax is stable.

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Vote YES on Prop 30!

Plug in America

30 will impose a small 1.75% personal income tax increase on only the wealthiest Californians (those making more than $2 million per year). billion to $5 billion annually to fund wildfire response and prevention and to keep driving the statewide electric vehicle transition by making EVs more accessible and affordable. If passed, Prop.

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Guide to California EV Incentives

EV Life

It’s no secret that motor vehicle emissions are one of the main sources of pollution in the state of California and one of the leading causes of climate change in the country. Californians collectively drive over a billion miles every day, releasing tons of greenhouse gases (GHG) and pollutants into the air.

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Driving Towards a Sustainable Future: The Rise of Electric Autos in India

Baua Electric

As the second-most populous country in the world and one of the largest consumers of fossil fuels, India is making significant strides in adopting electric vehicles (EVs) as a solution to combat climate change and reduce air pollution. One of the main advantages is the significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.

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EV Life is awarded CalSEED grant from the California Energy Commission to make financing electric cars cheaper than gas vehicles.

EV Life

This new CalSEED grant will fund the development of an EV Climate Loan platform. EV Life’s Climate Loan aims to lower the monthly cost of an EV by up to $200/month. The average California driver qualifies for over $10,000 in EV rebates and tax credits, but incentives can take 12 to 18 months to recoup post-purchase.

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Obama climate plan calls for new fuel economy standards for heavy-duty vehicles post-2018; cleaner fuels and investment in advanced fossil energy

Green Car Congress

Preparing the US for the impacts of climate change. Preparing the US for the impacts of climate change. billion in FY 2014 budget); Assessing climate-change impacts in the United States; Launching a climate data initiative; and. Providing a toolkit for climate resilience.

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A Complete Guide to the Extended Southern California Edison Charge Ready Program

EV Connect

Metropolitan Utilities District property owners with affordable housing units can benefit from these incentives while supporting EV owners at every income level. The SCE Charge Ready program provides rebates (on top of existing federal tax credits) to offset the purchase and installation costs of qualified EV charging stations.