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CT legislature passes highway usage tax on heavy trucks

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The Connecticut General Assembly has passed HB 6688 , a bill that imposes a highway use tax (HUT) on every carrier for operating, or causing to be operated, certain heavy, multi-unit motor vehicles (Class 8-13) on any highway (i.e., The HUT is calculated based on a vehicle’s weight and the number of miles driven in the state.

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Pencil-Necked Finance Dweebs Suggest Anyone Making Six-Figures Should Only Buy a $15,000 Car

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Beyond that, they suggest making a down payment of at least 20 percent and financing the thing for no more than four years. per month (about 10 cents per mile). In fact, I feel my headline figure of $15,000 is actually generous, since the $16,687 estimate includes dealer fees and taxes. Simple math leaves is with $330.50

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Ford re-opens order books for Mach-E; higher range, lower pricing; all standard range models with LFP packs

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Ford is re-opening its order banks for the all-electric Mustang Mach-E as completed plant upgrades support production ramp in the second half of 2023, with feature improvements including increased range for standard range battery models to a targeted EPA-estimated range of 250 miles for RWD and 226 miles for eAWD. Earlier post.)

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Fisker Ocean electric SUV starts at $37,499, pre-tax credit; leases for $379/mo

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After the US federal tax credit is applied, the cost of the Fisker Ocean drops to a starting price of US$29,999 (US). Fisker will also offer a “$0 drive off” option through a fully financed $2,999 down payment for credit-approved customers. Fisker is pricing its new Ocean electric SUV with an MSRP of US $37,499.

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Electric Vehicle Spotlight: Financing Chevrolet Equinox EV

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We’ll also show you how to save a ton of money by financing your purchase through EV Life. Entry-level Equinox EV models come with a smaller battery pack than the other options in the lineup and offer an estimated range of 250 miles. Incentive Programs the Chevrolet Equinox is Eligible For Federal Tax Credit.

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Ford to increase production of Mustang Mach-E in 2023, cut prices across the board

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Mustang Mach-E, with an available EPA-estimated 300+ mile range, is available with BlueCruise hands-free driving on more than 130,000 miles of highway and can be updated through over-the-air Ford Power-Up software updates. The Mustang Mach-E was the No. 2 US EV manufacturer as it continues to scale that part of the business.

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Electric Vehicle Spotlight: Financing a Volkswagen ID.4

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4 to its plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee, which allowed the popular SUV to join the ranks of EVs that qualify for the $7,500 federal tax credit. 4 has to offer, compare available trims, and take a look at how you can save money with EV incentives by financing through EV Life. In 2023, Volkswagen moved its production of the ID.4