Remove tag
Remove Emissions Remove Financing Remove Miles Remove Tax
article thumbnail

Belfer Center report calls for policymakers to begin taking steps to change policies for funding US transportation infrastructure

Green Car Congress

The US has up to now adhered to the user-fee principle in financing transportation infrastructure—i.e., users pay for the construction and maintenance of roads via a federal fuel tax. User Charges Based on Fuel Consumption (Gasoline and Carbon Taxes). States use similar mechanisms. —Huang et al.

article thumbnail

MIT Report Outlines System-Oriented Coordinated Polices for Reduction in Light-Duty Vehicle Petroleum Use and Emissions

Green Car Congress

A new MIT report outlines a system-oriented set of coordinated policies to help the light-duty vehicle sector reduce petroleum-based consumption and its accompanying global warming emissions. We emphasize that this policy portfolio is not a substitute for an economy-wide carbon management policy (such as a carbon tax or cap-and-trade system).

MIT 199
article thumbnail

Fisker Lands Additional $85M for Karma Plug-in

Green Car Congress

The financing is expected to be completed this month and will be the fourth and largest investment round since the company’s inception in August 2007. After 50 miles, a 2.0 liter gasoline engine runs a generator that can power the car’s electric motors for another 250 miles before refueling. Tags: Brief.

Karma 150
article thumbnail

Electric Vehicle Spotlight: Financing Chevrolet Blazer EV

EV Life

We’ll also show you how to save a ton of money by financing your purchase through EV Life. Every Blazer EV model supports 190 kW DC fast charging, giving you up to 78 miles of range in just 10 minutes. EV Incentive Programs · Federal Tax Credit. Colorado Electric Vehicle Tax Credit. For AC charging, it operates at 11.3

article thumbnail

Financing a Tesla Model X Just Got Easier

EV Life

For the Model X, the new base price of $79,990 (down $8,500 from the previous price) means it now qualifies for the federal tax credit of $7,500 outlined by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. The federal tax credit has MSRP limits of $55,000 for cars and $80,000 for SUVs and trucks. Available EV Incentives · Federal Tax Credit.

article thumbnail

Electric Vehicle Spotlight: Financing Tesla Cybertruck 

EV Life

In this article, we’re going to check out some of the specs, design, and performance of the Tesla Cybertruck and show you how you can save money on one by financing through EV Life. Available EV Incentives Federal Tax Credit. Colorado Electric Vehicle Tax Credit. Electric trucks with an MSRP of up to $80,000 may qualify.

article thumbnail

Senators Kerry and Lieberman Release Details of Energy and Climate Bill; Incentives for Electric Drive and Natural Gas Vehicles

Green Car Congress

The American Power Act, released as a discussion draft, targets reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by at least 4.75% compared to 2005 levels by 2013; by at least 17% compared to 2005 levels by 2020; by at least 42% compared to 2005 levels by 2030; and by at least 83% compared to 2005 levels by 2050. compared to 2005 levels.).