Green Car Congress

JULY 21, 2016

During past eight years the number of plug-in electric vehicle models has increased from one to more than 20, battery costs have decreased 70%, and the number of electric vehicle charging stations has increased from less than 500 in 2008 to more than 16,000 today—a 40-fold increase. Among the actions announced are: Unlocking up to $4.5

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EV Adoption

AUGUST 4, 2022

Additionally, the IRA could actually receive enough votes to pass, but not without potentially several significant changes — including to some of the EV tax credit requirements. While not a certainty, it looks like the Act will have enough votes to be approved over the weekend. Joe Manchin, via the Wall Street Journal.

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EV Adoption

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

For electric vehicles, the BBBA includes multiple proposed changes to IRC 30D, more commonly knows as the federal EV tax credit. Perhaps the mostly likely is the requirement for EVs to be assembled in the US in a union factory to qualify for an additional $4,500 tax credit. Tax Credit Becomes Refundable.

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Charged EVs

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

The provision that’s gotten the most press is a redesign of the federal EV tax credit—that’s only natural, because it’s the policy that’s most likely to directly affect the average consumer, and because politicians love to talk about tax breaks. Credit where credit is due.

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EV Adoption

AUGUST 18, 2021

A key component of the CEAA is nine proposed changes to the Plug-In Electric Drive Vehicle Credit ( IRC 30D ) — more commonly known as the “federal EV tax credit.”. I’ve written extensively on the tax credit and especially its many flaws, ineffectiveness, and areas in the regulations that desperately need fixing.

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The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

House of Representatives that would prevent California from receiving federal waivers to set standards limiting the sale of gasoline-driven automobiles. With the issue of what people will be allowed to drive in the future becoming yet another hot-button political issue, there’s little chance of the bill making it through Congress.

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