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Failure to equalise VAT on public charging a missed opportunity

My Energi

Citing concerns surrounding ‘additional pressure on public finances’ and ‘limitations surrounding legal and fiscal considerations’, ministers also rejected calls to reinstate EV purchase grants – a scheme that proved vital in supporting the growth of the electric car market before its closure in June 2022.

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FTC Launches “Combating Auto Retail Scams” Rule

The Truth About Cars

What’s more, now they can point to specific legal provisions that will help protect them in the process. The CARS Rule establishes clear rules of the road that apply to all car dealers – meaning that consumers will be able to comparison shop based on truthful claims about price, financing, and service. electric vehicle subsidies).

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Navigant Research forecasts new EV global sales of > 346,000 units in 2014; 10 predictions for the year

Green Car Congress

Navigant suggests that, since the automakers have already designed the vehicles that they will be selling in 2018, they will become more vocal in 2014 to push for changes; the firm expects the dispute to escalate, perhaps resulting in legal action. Electric motorcycles breakout.

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Apollo Pro promises to be the first electric hyper scooter

Green Authority

The kickstand is similar to a motorcycle kickstand. The large 30 Ah battery means riders can either use the scooter at legally mandated speeds for days or weeks without recharging or ride as hard and fast as they can all day on a single charge. At least financing is available for $90 per month.