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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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Optimizing Car Leasing Tax Advantages

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Optimizing Car Leasing Tax Advantages The UK Business Benefits This article may contain affiliate links. In this blog post, we’ll explore why leasing a car, like a Cupra Formentor or a Nissan Leaf, can be an ideal choice for your business, both in terms of financial benefits and tax advantages.

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UK chooses to axe electric vehicle grant programs as popularity skyrockets

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Effective immediately, the United Kingdom has announced it will no longer supply EV grants for most consumer purchases. The grant system, launched in 2011 as part of a system to kick start the EV sector in the UK, has ended for most consumers, only leaving grants available for vehicles in niche and commercial uses.

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Tesla Semi will be incredibly affordable with US’ revamped EV tax credit

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Long-range all-electric trucks like the Tesla Semi will not come cheap. The bill allocates $369 billion for programs that help fight climate change and preserve the environment, and it also includes a number of revamped EV tax credits. The Tesla Semi would likely qualify for these incentives.

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How to Save Big on a Tesla with Colorado’s New EV Tax Credit

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Tesla’s groundbreaking technology, impressive range, cutting-edge performance, and continuous software updates give the automaker a strong advantage over its competition (although other major brands are starting to catch up ). Which Tesla Vehicles Qualify for Colorado’s $5,000 Tax Credit? So act fast for maximum savings!

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Conversion supporters petitioning Obama Administration to extend tax incentives to plug-in conversions

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The Obama Administration provides an online platform for grassroots petitions urging action on a range of issues. However, he notes: The US Federal policy discourages aftermarket plug-in conversion in general with no tax incentives that are provided to new plug-in vehicles ($2,500-$7,500 tax credit).

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81% of EVs Sold in 2023 Still Qualify for the Federal EV Tax Credit

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The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) introduced new guidelines for a federal EV tax credit aimed at helping qualified drivers purchase an electric vehicle. The tax credit is part of a broader plan to make 50% of new vehicles sold in the United States hybrids or plug-ins by 2030. What are the New Changes to the Federal Tax Credit?