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

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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. Roberson et al.

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Tesla launches efforts to stop CA’s solar tax, which Musk dubs as “anti-environment”

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CEO Elon Musk has been pretty vocal about his opposition to California’s “solar tax” initiative, noting last month that the idea was “insane.” as a “bizarre anti-environment move” by the California government. . ” In a more recent comment, Musk described NEM 3.0

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

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The bill allocates $369 billion for programs that help fight climate change and preserve the environment, and it also includes a number of revamped EV tax credits. With a $40,000 incentive, the Tesla Semi could be purchased at a price that is more affordable than a Tesla Model S and Model X Plaid without incentives.

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How Does the Electric Car Tax Credit Work in 2023?

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One such incentive is the electric car tax credit, designed to help offset the initial cost of EVs for buyers. Section 1: Overview of the Electric Car Tax Credit in 2023 1.1 In 2023, the tax credit remains available for eligible new electric vehicles but has undergone some changes compared to previous years.

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Ansys releases pre-lockdown global survey on vehicle electrification

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US respondents are split when it comes to when they’ll consider purchasing an EV. US respondents are most likely to buy an EV if the government offers a federal/state tax credit. India illustrates the most contrast, with 87% of respondents saying they would purchase an EV if they were the same price as other cars.

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Survey finds big shift in UK buyers’ attitude to diesel; more concern over running costs than environment

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With engine performance and good fuel consumption being rated as the two most important factors for car buyers, the shift from diesel to gasoline is more about running costs than concerns about the environment, following the diesel emissions scandal last year. Buyers appear not to be overly concerned about environmental factors.

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

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Three of the most popular plug-in hybrids in 2020 all emitted more CO 2 than advertised when tested in the real world, according to tests commissioned by European environmental NGO Transport & Environment (T&E). T&E said governments should therefore end the purchase subsidies and tax breaks for plug-in hybrids.

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