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EIA: State tax rates for retail gasoline and diesel increased in 13 states in 2023

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In January 2023, state taxes and fees on gasoline and diesel fuel averaged $0.3163 per gallon (gal) of gasoline and $0.3388/gal of diesel fuel, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). These taxes have increased in 13 states since July 2022. gal), although that low tax rate will gradually increase through May 2023.

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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., Revenue from the tax is directed to the Special Transportation Fund (STF).

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Average price of new light trucks in 2019 was 43% higher than average price of new cars

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Prices for new light trucks—pickups, vans, and sport utility vehicles (SUVs)— averaged 43% more than new cars in 2019. From 1990 to 1995, cars had a higher average price than light trucks. Price data are adjusted for inflation (constant 2019 dollars). Finance charges or finance incentives are excluded.

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

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Fisker is pricing its new Ocean electric SUV with an MSRP of US $37,499. 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.

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Subaru mistakenly says 2024 Solterra owners are eligible for the $7,500 EV tax credit

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After announcing 2024 Solterra prices and updates, Subaru made a goof on its press release. Subaru mistakenly said some 2024 Solterra owners will qualify for the $7,500 EV tax credit. Despite the upgrades, Subaru kept the starting price the same. Hill confirmed, “The tax credit may be available to those who lease the vehicle.”

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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. Volkswagen also added an entry-level standard trim with a more attractive base price to its lineup, further expanding the ID.4’s In 2023, Volkswagen moved its production of the ID.4

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Electric Vehicle Spotlight: Financing a Chevrolet Bolt EUV

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General Motors was one of the original pioneers of electric cars, introducing the EV1 in 1996 and the game-changing Volt in 2010. 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV Pricing, Specs, and Performance The Bolt EUV offers a lot of bang for the buck, especially considering that Chevrolet knocked $6,300 off the starting MSRP in 2023.