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Study finds EV buyers want rebates, not tax credits; government could have saved $2B

Green Car Congress

A study by a team from the George Washington University finds that not all financial incentives are created equal in the eyes of prospective car buyers, and the current federal incentive—a tax credit—is, in fact, valued the least by car buyers. The current federal electric vehicle tax scheme is a pain.

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Tesla Semi will be incredibly affordable with US’ revamped EV tax credit

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That’s higher than the cost of a comparable diesel-powered Class 8 truck, so the Tesla Semi would have to be very compelling to convince drivers and fleet owners to make the switch to electric. Interestingly enough, some states already have generous incentives for battery-electric Class 8 trucks.

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DOE announces $110M for carbon capture, utilization, and storage projects

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A recent study by Science of the Total Environment found that DOE is the most productive organization in the world in the carbon capture and storage field. These types of projects have the potential to take advantage of the 45Q tax credit, which provides a tax credit for each ton of CO 2 sequestered or utilized.

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8 ZEV states announce US ZEV sales top 260,000 units

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A ZEV Showcase accompanying the announcement included the new Toyota Fuel Cell Concept car (which will be formally revealed next month at the LA Auto Show), as well as the Harley-Davidson electric “Livewire” motorcycle and some of the newest commercially available models, including the Tesla Model D and the Mercedes B class EV.

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Volvo Cars announces improved fuel consumption/GHG numbers for XC90 T8 Twin Engine PHEV

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Thanks to our new scalable product architecture, and our world class four-cylinder engines, we have a clear and leading position. Due to the regenerative braking system, this mode is super-efficient in the stop-and-go traffic of city environments. —Dr.Peter Mertens, Senior Vice President Research & Development at Volvo Car Group.

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Commercial EV Charging Station Installation Guide

Setec Powerr

There’s no better time than now to install EV charging stations that can keep your business ahead of the curve while also being good for the environment. Each class has a different cost and charging capabilities. Also, available tax credits can significantly reduce costs. Types and costs of charging station.

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The Further Adventures of The Solangelist

Creative Greenius

So I need to do something to cut the cost of my system even more than the rebates and tax credits are going to do. That’s why we’ve built out a huge resource section with tons of articles and that’s why we’ve begun offering seminars and classes.