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Oregon To Test Nation's First Per-Mile Road Fee In Lieu Of Gas Taxes

Green Car Reports

That''s because road maintenance is heavily reliant on revenue from gas taxes, and that revenue is shrinking as cars use less fuel--and those that run on grid electricity use none. Green Gas Tax Infrastructure Oregon plug-in cars state laws taxes'

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EnerDel, ITOCHU Announce Second Smart Grid Battery Storage Project

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US-based lithium-ion battery producer EnerDel is partnering with the real estate arm of Japan’s industrial trading giant, ITOCHU Corporation, to develop and produce the advanced battery systems for a residential smart grid energy storage project to be installed in a major apartment building near Tokyo. Earlier post.).

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The Complex Calculus of Clean Energy and Zero Emissions

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Jenkins has also helped push Congress to think more seriously about the power grid, releasing a report last year that showed that much of the 43 percent emissions reduction expected by 2030 would be squandered if the United States doesn’t double the pace of transmission upgrades. power-grid transmission.

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Top 15 Nissan LEAF markets in US in 2013

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Georgia has a tax credit worth up to $5,000 for zero-emissions vehicles. Oregon has a Chief EV Officer to promote EV use. Honolulu, with 26 quick chargers, has one of densest charging grids in the US. Illinois provides a $4,000 state tax incentive for purchases and reduced registration fees. Chicago and Denver (tied).

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The State of Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicle Electrification

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Electric school buses equipped with vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology also have tremendous potential as “batteries on wheels” that can store electricity and provide it to the grid or to buildings when needed. Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Washington, and Vermont are adopting the same rules.

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How to Navigate EV Charging Rebates and Successfully Fund Your Home Charging Station

EV Match

Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Tax Credit. In 2005, the federal government created the Alternative Fuel Infrastructure tax credit for homeowners and business owners, which includes the installation of EV charging infrastructure per WattLogic. For simple installations, this tax credit will cover the entire cost of the project.

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In-Home Solar: How Many Panels to Fully Charge Your EV?

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For instance, residents in sunny areas like California or Arizona may find their solar panels generate more electricity than those living in cloudier or less sunny states like Washington or Oregon. Secondly, tax incentives and rebates from the government can significantly reduce the initial investment cost.

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