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Tesla creates two-seater Model Y for France business tax loophole

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Tesla has launched a two-seater Model Y for business owners in France, helping them qualify for a unique tax loophole. Credit: Clément Maguet | LinkedIn While its design offers advantages to business owners due to its size and lack of seating, it was developed to help infiltrate France’s massive fleet of over 6.3

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France raising penalties and cutting incentives in lower carbon car purchase scheme

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The French Government will reduce the purchase tax incentives for lower carbon cars and increase the penalties for high-pollution vehicles beginning in January. France’s bonus-malus scheme provides financial rewards for those who purchase or lease a new vehicle emitting less CO 2 g/km while taxing more heavily polluting cars.

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Motor vehicle taxation brings in €440.4B for governments in major European markets

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The taxes fall into three broad categories: vehicle acquisition (VAT, sales tax, registration tax); ownership (annual circulation tax, road tax); and motoring (fuel tax). Motor tax revenues collected by governments have increased by almost 3% compared to the previous year, and the grand total of €440.4

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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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Citroën ë-Berlingo Van now available to order

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There are tax incentives in most European countries. For example, in France since the end of July 2021, the incentive for purchasing or renting a new electric LCV is €5,000 inclusive of tax (for a new electric LCV. In addition, a number of cities offer free or reduced-rate parking. ë-Berlingo van range.

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The US and EU take different approaches to the threat of Chinese EV imports – Charged EVs

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percent tariff for all Chinese-made cars, and the Inflation Reduction Act creates an additional barrier with its stipulation that only EVs made in North America qualify for tax credits. France recently revamped its rules on EV purchase incentives to include limits on the amount of carbon emitted in manufacturing.

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JATO warns of widening disparity between WLTP correlated NEDC values and existing NEDC data

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This could result in significant financial penalties for automotive manufacturers in EU member states where CO 2 drives taxes.

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