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Fat Cars: Report Reveals What We Already Know About Vehicle Weight

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It has also ensured electrified autos carry around higher price tags simply by nature of having more materials going into their construction. While it also dabbles in mileage taxes, the paper is chiefly concerned with how variances in vehicle weight and shape impact overall safety.

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What You Need to Know About Owning Versus Leasing Fleet EVs

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Advantages to buying EVs for your fleet There are three main benefits to buying EV fleet vehicles: tax incentives, asset control, and no restrictions on mileage. Tax incentives are easier There are federal tax incentives for new, used, and commercial electric vehicles.

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GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

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" President Obamas auto task force doesnt see it that way. Posted by: Joe | Apr 13, 2009 11:27:11 PM The government gets no tax money on electric vehicles. We are addicted to the gasoline tax both at the State and Federal level. There is no room for them to hide the taxes or blame it on successful "rich" people.

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