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T&E study finds plug-in hybrids show higher CO2 emissions than claimed

Green Car Congress

T&E said governments should therefore end the purchase subsidies and tax breaks for plug-in hybrids. Plug-in hybrids are fake electric cars, built for lab tests and tax breaks, not real driving. Our tests show that even in optimal conditions, with a full battery, the cars pollute more than advertised.

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Motor vehicle taxation brings in €440.4B for governments in major European markets

Green Car Congress

The taxes fall into three broad categories: vehicle acquisition (VAT, sales tax, registration tax); ownership (annual circulation tax, road tax); and motoring (fuel tax). Motor tax revenues collected by governments have increased by almost 3% compared to the previous year, and the grand total of €440.4

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EVs sold and registered in Uttar Pradesh between October 14, 2022 and October 13, 2025 will be tax-free

Electric Vehicles India

Earlier this week, the Uttar Pradesh government issued a long-awaited Government Order (GO) paving the way for the purchase of electric vehicles in the state to be exempted from road tax and registration fees. From 14 October 2022 to date, 3,997 electric vehicle owners in Agra have been charged taxes and registration fees.

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BMW CEO urging tax subsidies for electric vehicles in Germany to bolster sales

Green Car Congress

BMW CEO Norbert Reithofer is calling for tax subsidies in Germany to help meet the federal government’s target of having 1 million electric cars on the road in eight years. Because of the high purchase prices for electric cars, there is a need for incentives. for example, the tax law.”.In

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Electric company car tax explained

Drive Electric

The UK government slashed electric company car tax, instantly making EVs much more attractive for businesses and employees. Here we take a look at what company car tax is, what’s changed, and how it compares between different types of cars. What is company car tax? How much is company car tax? Company Car Tax bands.

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Kia Niro EV specs, recapturing CO2, and electric-car support vs interest: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

Scientists have discovered a way to recapture CO2 and recycle it into fuel. And Waymo's purchase of up to 62,000 Chrysler Pacific Hybrids could account for one-third of FCA's available consumer tax credits. Kia has revealed official specifications for the Niro EV.

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Driving Dystopia: Pickup Sales Are Probably Going to Decline in the UK

The Truth About Cars

What I assumed would be a quick chat quickly devolved into my being educated on British tax codes, especially the benefit-in-kind (BIK) taxes applied to any items of value provided to employees. For corporate automobiles that also see private use, benefit-in-kind taxes are calculated as a perk on top of the base salary.

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