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Colorado approves goal to make 82% of car sales electric by 2032

Teslarati

Colorado has voted to approve a new standard on the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), with an additional goal set for 2032 and new guidance for increasing EV sales beginning in 2027. Notably, the release says that the standard does not prohibit the sale or use of non-electric vehicles with internal combustion engines (ICEs).

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Colorado moves to put more electric cars onto state roads faster

Green Car Reports

electric-vehicle adoption has set an ambitious goal of nearly 1 million plug-in electric cars on its roads by 2030. Colorado, which counted 13,000 electric vehicles on the road at the end of 2017, rolled out an aggressive plan this week to achieve that goal. A state at the forefront of U.S.

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Colorado Electric Vehicle Tax Credit Rises to $5,000

EV Life

Great news for drivers looking to purchase an electric vehicle in Colorado! On May 11, 2023, Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed House Bill 23-1272 into law. In addition, starting January 1, 2024, new electric vehicles priced under $35,000 MSRP will be eligible for an additional $2,500 state tax credit. 4 , and more.

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Why Electric-Car Owners Should Be Happy For New Colorado Tax

Green Car Reports

Stories about new or proposed taxes on electric cars are generally viewed as negative, even punitive, by plug-in vehicle advocates. Now, there''s one that likely shouldn''t cause all that much ruckus: Colorado is about to levy a $50 annual fee on any car that plugs into the wall to recharge its battery pack.

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Colorado simplifies electric-car incentive, but axes used models

Green Car Reports

Last week, the Colorado State Legislature passed a bill that would simplify the state's electric car incentives. However, it would remove the eligibility of used cars that could qualify for the same credit.

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VW ID 3 Deposits; Porsche diesel fines; best deals; Colorado EV pushback: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

Volkswagen gathered 10,000 deposits for its new ID 3 electric car. The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers headed to Colorado to head off the state's effort to mandate electric vehicle sales there. And we rounded up all the best deals on electric, plug-in, and hybrid cars this.

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7 States & D.C. Had More Than 10 Plug-In Vehicle Registrations Per Thousand People In 2022

CleanTechnica EVs

California led the nation in plug-in vehicle (PEV) registrations with 27.55 In 2022, seven states and the District of Columbia had more than 10 PEV registrations per thousand people. per thousand people. The next highest state was Hawaii with 15.43 PEV registrations per thousand people.