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Ford Focus Electric in California qualifies for $10K in tax credits, HOV access

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California buyers of the Ford Focus Electric will be able to receive up to $10,000 in tax credits ($2,500 state, $7,500 federal) and enjoy high-occupancy vehicle lane (HOV) access after the car was just approved for California’s Clean Vehicle Rebate Program ( CVRP ).

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EIA: California home to almost half of US plug-in electric vehicles

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of new vehicle sales in 2014 so far, up from 0.6% California is home to almost half of all of the nation’s PEVs, but even in California, only about 5 out of every 1,000 registered vehicles are PEVs, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). sales and use tax. in 2013 and 0.4%

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J.D. Power: EV price pressure grows as government incentives and lease deals wield outsized influence on consumer demand

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The first evidence can be seen in consumer interest in the Ford Mustang Mach-E and the Tesla Model Y following the reclassification of both vehicles as SUVs, which made them eligible for a $7,500 federal tax credit under the Inflation Reduction Act. Consumers responded immediately with a 3.4

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Prius Plug-In eligibile for a $1,500 California consumer incentive plus $2,500 Federal tax credit

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Designed to promote the use of Zero Emissions Vehicles (ZEV) and related clean vehicle technologies, the CVRP is a consumer incentive made available in addition to a $2,500 Federal Tax credit. The 2012 Prius Plug-in also offers consumers eligibility for the State of California’s HOV lane sticker.

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Boost Your Savings: Best US States for Electric Vehicle Incentives

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California As the state with the largest number of electric vehicles, California leads the way in offering EV incentives. California provides up to $4,500 in rebates through the Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP), based on income eligibility.

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Honda may build an EV factory in Canada featuring in-house battery cells

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It’s also expected to help the automaker gain access to EV tax credits in the U.S. Canada has enacted a plan to ban the sale of new internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles by 2035 , dubbed the Electric Vehicle Availability Standard, and following in the footsteps of the European Union (EU) and U.S.

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Top 10 states offering EV incentives

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New Jersey. New Jersey residents may receive up to $5,000 toward the purchase or lease of a new EV. The reinstated Charge Up New Jersey incentive is a “point-of-sale” rebate applied during the purchase or leasing process at dealerships. . California.