Blink Charging
FEBRUARY 23, 2023
Federal tax credits for electric vehicles in the United States are complicated, especially with new changes for 2023. Under the current version of the Section 30D Clean Vehicle Credit (CVC), there are specific criteria that both the vehicle and taxpayer must meet. First, the easy part: How do I claim the $7,500 EV tax credit?
Green Car Congress
MARCH 10, 2022
introduced the Home Front Energy Independence Act. This legislation would make the sale of E15 year-round permanent; create a tax credit for higher biofuel blends; streamline E15 labeling; provide funding for E15 infrastructure; extend the biodiesel tax credit for three more years; and ban imports of Russian petroleum products.
Green Car Congress
JULY 24, 2012
Ford is pricing the new C-MAX Energi—expected to offer 15 class-exclusive features, a 550-mile (885 km) total range and more than 20 miles (32 km) of electric-only range ( earlier post )—at $33,745. Its eligibility for a $3,750 federal tax credit drops that to $29,995.
Green Car Reports
JUNE 22, 2018
Results of a study released Tuesday by the American Energy Alliance found that most voters object to tax credits for electric cars. Two-thirds said they are better for the environment than than gasoline powered cars, and 50 percent (a plurality) named that.
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 21, 2012
Tax credits and gasoline prices necessary for various electric vehicles to be cost-competitive with conventional vehicles at 2011 vehicle prices. For example, an average plug-in hybrid vehicle with a battery capacity of 16 kWh would be eligible for the maximum tax credit of $7,500. Source: CBO. Click to enlarge.
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
Credit: Andy Sproles/ORNL The 2022 Fuel Economy Guide, released by ORNL for the DOE/EPA fueleconomy.gov website, provides up-to-date information on fuel economy, environmental and safety data, so consumers can choose the most fuel-efficient vehicle that meets their needs. Credit: Andrew Sproles/ORNL, U.S.
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 29, 2012
The federal subsidy significantly favors larger battery packs to a stronger degree than their potential for additional gasoline savings. Their paper is available online in the journal Energy Policy. (A Peterson and Michalek 2012. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.). per gallon saved while subsidizing 16 kWh battery PHEVs at roughly $4.50
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