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New tool shows which used EVs qualify for federal tax incentives

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A new tool released by Recurrent Auto shows car buyers which used EVs qualify for federal tax incentives based on a simple VIN search. And to help those who want to purchase a used EV, the Federal government has introduced a tax incentive of $4,000. This eligibility tool makes it much easier.

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Advocating electric in the heartland

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Clyde Schwanke’s backyard in Topeka, complete with his Nissan LEAF and Ford C=max Plugin. With the support of the Sierra Club and other organizations, the ordinance was challenged legally and eventually landed in the Kansas Supreme Court where it was ruled illegal last April. “It

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UC Davis ITS study suggests hastening consumer adoption of plug-ins will require innovation on the sales side

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The SSI study captures 12 different PEV models from eight vehicle manufacturers, including GM (Chevrolet Volt); Nissan (LEAF); Tesla (Model S); Ford (Focus EV, C-Max Energi and Fusion Energi); Honda (Fit EV and Accord PHEV); Toyota (Prius Plug-in and RAV4 EV); Mitsubishi (i-MiEV); and Daimler (Smart Fortwo ED). —Cahill et al.

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Norway leads the world in moving to EVs

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Norway has offered strong incentives for motorists to switch to Electric Vehicles with strong tax incentives for electric vehicles. ICE vehicles are subject to a significant tax, and electric vehicles are exempt from that tax. 8 Nissan Leaf Electric car 3 184 2.87 2 Toyota RAV4 Charging hybrid (B) 6 515 5.88

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What Are The Benefits of Driving an Electric Car?

Drive Electric

Oft-overlooked in favour of WLTP ranges and tax incentives, the simple joy of driving an EV is rarely spoken about. Since 1st July 2019, it has been a legal requirement for new EVs to be fitted with noise-making devices behind the bumpers. Road tax for example is completely nil if you drive an EV. Until now, that is.

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EV Tax Credit: The Guide Your Car Dealer Doesn’t Want You To Read

EV Life

Federal EV Tax Credit. To accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs), the US Government offers a federal EV tax credit of up to $7500 to anyone purchasing or leasing an electric car. As one might imagine, car dealerships are excited to share the $7500 tax credit to encourage you to buy a car. .

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GM, Segway partner on two-wheel city vehicle | Green Tech - CNET News

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If a go-cart cant legally drive there, then this thing wont be able to either. Reply to this comment by Erictheruler1 April 7, 2009 8:12 AM PDT If this is my tax dollars at work please stop giving them to GM. Reddit Recent posts from Green Tech EPA calls greenhouse gases a public threat U.S. Look at it this way.

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