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Top 15 Nissan LEAF markets in US in 2013

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Georgia has a tax credit worth up to $5,000 for zero-emissions vehicles. Illinois provides a $4,000 state tax incentive for purchases and reduced registration fees. Driving habits in Chicago also are heavy with suburban to urban commuting patterns. area, Maryland offers a $1,000 EV tax credit.

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Expert panel report finds achieving 1M plug-in vehicles in US by 2015 would require concentrated action to overcome barriers

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However, consumer demand for PEVs is quite uncertain and, barring another global spike in oil prices, may be limited to a minor percentage of new vehicle purchasers (e.g., early technology adopters and relatively affluent urban consumers interested in a “green” commuter car). Early Adopters vs. Mainstream Car Buyers.

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What EPA vehicle standards are and what they mean for you

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They can meet standards by making and selling smaller, more fuel-efficient vehicles, or by employing technologies such as hybrid or battery-electric vehicles to reduce tailpipe emissions to bring down their fleet average emissions. Over the next several years, these standards will continue to trend toward cleaner cars.

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Electric Car Manufacturers Inspire New Paradigms -- Seeking Alpha

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In other words, the customer can drive with the peace of mind that everything is taken care of including battery exchanges for the life span of the car. Tax credit incentives are also available to consumers in the U.S. market for sustainable “green” energy purchases.