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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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Study finds EV buyers want rebates, not tax credits; government could have saved $2B

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A study by a team from the George Washington University finds that not all financial incentives are created equal in the eyes of prospective car buyers, and the current federal incentive—a tax credit—is, in fact, valued the least by car buyers. The current federal electric vehicle tax scheme is a pain.

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Chevy Bolt EV discount, Toyota tax-credit phaseout, EV market collapse: Today’s Car News

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Toyota likely hit the ceiling for the EV tax credit. Is the EV market on the verge of collapse over price pressures? Retroactive discounts apply to the Chevrolet Bolt EV and EUV. Electric trucks could pull off the majority of fleet uses today at a cost advantage. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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EV sales near 8% of US new vehicle market

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new vehicle market this month, S&P Global Mobility has predicted. The market share of EVs won't increase dramatically over the previous month, as automakers, dealers, and consumers digest new federal tax credit rules brought on by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) that went into effect with the start. of the total U.S.

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ICCT study urges taxing frequent fliers to decarbonize aviation fairly

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A tax on frequent flying could generate revenues needed to deeply decarbonize aviation through midcentury while concentrating the cost burden on those who fly the most, according to a new study from the International Council on Clean Transportation. The FFL is designed to place an escalating tax burden on people who fly frequently.

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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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Tesla models eligible for IRA tax credits in 2024

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As everyone greets the new year, Tesla updated its website according to the Inflation Reduction Act’s (IRA) requirements for the electric vehicle (EV) tax credits. Most of Tesla’s other models—including the Model X—are eligible for the full tax incentives. The Teslarati team would appreciate hearing from you.