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Polk County, Oregon Sheriff’s Office running 10 patrol cars on propane

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The Polk County, Oregon, Sheriff’s Office is running 10 patrol cars converted to propane autogas, including seven Ford Crown Vics, two Chevy Tahoes and one Ford F-350 pickup truck; the office expects to save more than $20,000 every year by using the alternative fuel.

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Analysis finds annual running cost of EVs less than ICE; but with purchase price factored in, it flips

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Although fuel costs are the most ‘present’ cost on peoples’ minds, insurance and tax and also see running costs creep up. Without taking into account incentives and subsidies, taxes on electric vehicles are typically more expensive than gas cars—an average of $183 more per year.

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EV Charging Networks Aren't Making Money

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The National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program has earmarked $5 billion for companies building EV charging infrastructure, and the 30C Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Tax Credit offers businesses a 30-percent tax write-off to install new charging stations.

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How to Navigate EV Charging Rebates and Successfully Fund Your Home Charging Station

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Per the Alternative Fuel Data Center , there are a total of 258 rebates and 50 time-of-use programs across the United States. Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Tax Credit. For simple installations, this tax credit will cover the entire cost of the project. Pacific Power – California, Oregon, Washington.

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Electric Vehicle Adoption Divide Mapped

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Those states are California, Colorado, Massachusetts, Washington, Oregon and Maryland. 1, according to the Department of Energy's Alternative Fuels Data Center. Charging infrastructure in California drastically eclipses infrastructure in North Dakota. California has 14,976 charging stations with 40,370 ports as of Sept.

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Obama Administration launches series of actions to accelerate EV adoption; inc. $4.5B in loan guarantees, pursuing 350 kW fast charge

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It will also list current tax credits and incentives applicable to EV charging. The DOE’s Alternative Fuels Data Center provides a comprehensive database of federal and state programs that support EVs and infrastructure. University of Oregon. Among the actions announced are: Unlocking up to $4.5 Sustainable Future LLC.

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Electric Car Makers: Oregon Wants You - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

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Mr. Kulongoski wants to make Oregon the go-to state for electric vehicle production. In a flurry of electric vehicle activity, three back-to-back announcements this week have placed a spotlight on Oregon’s plans to be the friendliest state in the nation in which to build, sell and buy electric cars.

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