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The US’ EV incentives are being updated: Here’s some useful tips

Teslarati

After the introduction of infrastructure spending earlier this year, US states have introduced a multitude of new laws and incentives related to electric vehicles. Some of the most significant incentives exist or will exist, in Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Delaware, and Maryland. What do you think of the article?

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Hertz’s EV sale to fan cost concerns, dampen used-car market – ET Auto

Baua Electric

Electric vehicles were already considered expensive and hard to repair. Now their image could take another hit as rental giant Hertz dumps 20,000 of them, including Teslas, for gas-powered cars. “Mainstream consumers are already hesitant to buy an EV, and this news only supports their concerns.”

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Why EVs Aren't a Climate Change Panacea

Cars That Think

Electric cars will not save the climate. This is not to imply in any way that electric vehicles are worthless. Transportation accounts for only 27 percent of greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) in the U.S.; In states (or countries ) with a high proportion of coal-generated electricity, the miles needed to break-even climb more.

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EV Tax Credit: The Guide Your Car Dealer Doesn’t Want You To Read

EV Life

This article is for informational purposes only, and is not intended to provide tax, legal or accounting advice. You should consult your own tax, legal and accounting advisors before engaging in any transaction. As one might imagine, car dealerships are excited to share the $7500 tax credit to encourage you to buy a car.

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National Low Carbon Fuel Standard study releases major Technical Analysis and Policy Design reports; providing a scientific basis for policy decisions

Green Car Congress

Very broadly, they found that an LCFS would buffer the economy against global oil price spikes, trim demand for petroleum, and lessen upward pressure on gas prices. Additional, complementary policies to address key underlying issues that are difficult to address with broad policy solutions such as a carbon tax or an LCFS are needed.

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Perspective: Regional Greenhouse Gas Cap-and-Trade Programs May be the Solution

Green Car Congress

A limit was imposed on emissions from the power plants, and utilities were allowed to buy and sell permits to comply. The Cantwell-Collins plan is almost exactly what Mr. Obama proposed in the campaign and after first taking office–a 100 percent auction of permits and a large tax rebate to the public. greenhouse gas emissions.

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