Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 9, 2009

The original biodiesel tax credit was passed in 2004 and has been extended twice. per gallon excise tax credit. The biodiesel tax incentive is designed in a manner that makes biodiesel price competitive with diesel fuel in the marketplace. Economic Impact of Eliminating the Biodiesel Tax Credit. Tags: Brief.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 26, 2016

The Korea Herald reported that Hyundai Motor plans to unveil a new fuel-cell electric vehicle with a price tag of 60 million won (~US$53,900)—around half the price of the current Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell. With Korean government subsidies of 27.5 million won (~US$30,100).

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 7, 2009

Granholm signed legislation that increases tax incentives for companies that develop and manufacture advanced batteries. The new law adds an additional $220 million in refundable tax credits for companies involved in the development and application of advanced-battery research, engineering, and manufacturing. Tags: Batteries.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 8, 2010

Direct transportation (fuel) taxes generate the greatest reductions in CO 2 emission from transportation, achieving CO 2 emissions at 86% of 2005 levels by about 2025. The largest reductions in GHG emissions from transportation are obtained by increasing the cost of driving with fuel taxes, resulting in lower emissions in 2030 than in 2010.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 26, 2010

Nissan Motor Co., The new Fuga Hybrid adopts Nissan’s original Intelligent Dual Clutch Control one-motor two-clutch parallel hybrid system ( earlier post ). In addition, since one of the two clutches completely disconnects the motor from the engine, quiet and highly efficient EV mode driving is realized. mpg US, 5.3

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 14, 2009

million in tax credits to four battery companies announcing plans to invest more than $1.7 The four companies receiving the tax credits and announcing plant plans are Johnson Controls-Saft Advanced Power Solutions LLC; KD Advanced Battery Group LLC; A123Systems Inc.; The MEGA board approved a state tax credit valued at $44.6

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 12, 2010

General Motors Company announced its second quarter 2010 results, marked by revenue of $33.2 GM’s second quarter earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) was $2.0 GM Europe had a loss before interest and taxes of $0.2 Tags: Brief. billion and net income attributable to common stockholders of $1.3 billion, up from $1.2

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 7, 2009

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has designated the new Mercedes-Benz 2010 S400 Hybrid ( earlier post ) as eligible for the Alternative Motor Vehicle Credit as a Qualified Hybrid Motor Vehicle. Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid customers are eligible for a one-time tax credit of up to $1,150. Tags: Brief.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 7, 2009

ACEA provides an overview of the CO 2 -based vehicle taxes here. The annual Tax Guide gives an overview of motor vehicle taxation in the twenty-seven Member States of the European Union, the countries of the European Free Trade Association as well as Turkey. Tags: Climate Change Emissions Europe Fuel Efficiency Policy.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 26, 2010

Aoki is also chairman of Honda Motor Co. The sales share of hybrid and other next-generation vehicles rose to slightly above 10% in fiscal 2009, but that was due to subsidies and tax breaks,” Aoki said at a regular press conference. Tags: Brief.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 12, 2009

Tesla Motors has received more than 1,000 reservations for the Model S, an all-electric family sedan that carries up to seven people and that can travel up to 300 miles per charge. The anticipated base price of the Model S is $57,500—$49,900 after a $7,500 federal tax credit. Tags: Brief. Tesla launched the car 26 March.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 10, 2010

Nissan Motor Co., The Clean Diesel 20GT model is fully exempt from the automobile acquisition tax and the automobile weight tax, and is eligible for government subsidies (a maximum of ¥210k/ US$2,400) intended to promote the introduction of clean diesel cars. Tags: Brief. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

JULY 27, 2010

Nissan will warranty the battery pack in its LEAF EV for 8 years and 100,000 miles, according to Carlos Tavares, executive vice president and a member of the Board of Directors of Nissan Motor Co., The MSRP for the LEAF starts at $32,780; the full Federal tax credit of $7,500 brings that down to $25,280. Tags: Brief.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 14, 2010

Ford Motor Company is launching a voluntary sustainability initiative for Ford and Lincoln Mercury dealers—the Go Green Dealership Sustainability Program—to reduce their carbon footprint and improve the energy-efficiency of their dealerships. Tags: Brief.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 28, 2009

Fisker Automotive has selected the GM Wilmington Assembly plant in Wilmington, Delaware for production for Project NINA, the development and build of a family-oriented plug-in hybrid sedan costing about $39,900 after federal tax credits. Fisker Automotive has signed a letter of intent with Motors Liquidation Co. Tags: Brief.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 21, 2010

“Despite large subsidies and tax incentives, the sales of hybrids are weaker than originally expected. “The relatively high price tags of the models and the recent recalls of Toyota’s hybrid cars seem to be negatively affecting consumer sentiment toward the new type of vehicles. Tags: Brief.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 27, 2010

Ford Motor Company and the City of Seattle are working together to help prepare the city for the operation of electric vehicles. Continued tax incentives as well as an easy charging station permitting process are both considered keys to electric vehicle acceptance in Seattle and across the country. Tags: Brief.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 25, 2010

Tesla Motors is now offering the option of leasing the electric Roadster and Roadster Sport. Monthly lease payments of $1,658 (excludes sales or use tax) for 36 months is based on an MSRP of $111,005 (includes destination and documentation fees). Excludes tax, title, license, registration, and any locally applied fees.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2009

Mazda Motor Corporation has beg un sales of the freshened Mazda Biante range for the Japanese market. liter FWD Biante models qualify for Japan’s eco-car incentive and tax reduction programs to promote sales of lower emission vehicles. Tags: Brief. On models equipped with a 2.0L kilometers per liter (7.4

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 15, 2010

109-59, § 11113) provision that provides a tax credit of 50-cent per gasoline-gallon-equivalent of CNG or liquid gallon of LNG for the sale of CNG and LNG for use as a motor vehicle fuel. Tags: Brief. Enact The Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users Act’s (Pub.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 1, 2009

Nissan Motor Co., At the same time, Nissan Motor (Thailand) Co., Benefits to manufacturers of the Eco-car program are: 8-year exemption on machinery duty import and corporate income tax. Tags: Brief. Ltd revealed the sketch of its upcoming global compact car. The new global compact. Click to enlarge. 94 and Reg.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 26, 2009

Tesla Motors Inc. The Model S will carry an initial price of $57,400; applying the new $7,500 Federal tax credit for plug-ins will drop the effective price to $49,900. Tags: Brief. unveiled its long-anticipated second model, the four-door Model S battery-electric sedan. The Tesla Model S.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 25, 2010

In June 2009, the State of Louisiana announced a performance-based incentive package of more than $133 million of infrastructure, tax credits, tax abatements and customized training as part of a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (CEA) with VVC in which the company agreed to renovate and expand a former General Motors plant in Monroe.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

million ATVM loan for Fisker’s Project Nina—the design, engineering and assembly of Fisker Automotive’s next-generation plug-in hybrids, starting at about $39,900 after tax credits. billion for Ford Motor Company; $1.6 and $465 million to Tesla Motors. Tags: Hybrids Plug-ins Policy. The second stage includes a $359.36-million

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 1, 2009

At its monthly meeting in Detroit today, the General Motors Board of Directors accepted the resignation of Fritz Henderson as Director, President and CEO of the company, according to GM Chairman Ed Whitacre. Tags: Brief. Fritz has done a remarkable job in leading the company through an unprecedented period of challenge and change.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 28, 2009

The scheme includes tax breaks for EV buyers, as well as dedicated EV-only zones and parking spaces. At the Frankfurt motor show in September, Renault introduced four electric vehicles that will enter the market between 2011 and 2013. Tags: Brief. Earlier post.) In 2008 135,568 vehicles were produced at NMISA.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 13, 2010

Average new car CO 2 emissions in the UK fell by their biggest ever margin last year with the impact of recession and the Scrappage Incentive Scheme boosting the continued influence of technological advances made by vehicle manufacturers, according to the annual New Car CO 2 Report from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 23, 2009

It also discusses fuel taxes and prices, which affect both travel and vehicle choices. There is no point forcing car makers to produce low carbon options if no-one will buy them, so it is right that ambitious regulation is combined with grants and other incentives—including taxes on gas guzzlers—to deliver a transformation of the car fleet.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 20, 2010

Tesla Motors, Inc. and Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) intend to cooperate on the development of electric vehicles, parts, and production system and engineering support. The sedan, which Tesla unveiled in March 2009, has an anticipated base price of $49,900, including a federal tax credit.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2009

Since the launch on 26 March, Tesla Motors has taken 520 reservations for the Model S, an all-electric family sedan that carries up to seven people and travels up to 300 miles per charge. The anticipated base price of the Model S is $49,900 after a federal tax credit of $7,500. Tags: Brief. The Model S does 0-60 mph in 5.6

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 30, 2010

Powered by Remy International motors, the AMP electric powertrain has a range of up to 150 miles (241 km) per charge, will reach a top speed of 90 mph (145 km/h), and will go from zero to 60 miles per hour in approximately eight seconds, with a charge voltage of either 110V or 220V. Tags: Brief.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 30, 2010

Nissan Motor Co., Separately, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) announced it will begin sales of its new-generation electric vehicle i-MiEV to individuals in Japan starting 1 April. Nissan LEAF will also be exempt from the car-weight tax and the car-acquisition tax. Tags: Electric (Battery) Japan.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 7, 2009

The 2010 Karma, planned to retail for $87,900 before tax credits, is designed to travel approximately 50 miles emission-free, powered by a Lithium-ion battery that can be charged in a few hours from any 110- or 240-volt household outlet. Tags: Brief. After 50 miles, a 2.0 Future plans include a lower cost vehicle.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 26, 2009

Designed for city and town center use, the Smith Newton is powered by an 80 kWh Li-ion battery pack and a 120 kW electric motor. As one of new Government incentives in support of the goal, any company buying the Smith Newton can write down 100% of the cost against Corporation Tax, in the first year of purchase. Tags: Brief.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

NOVEMBER 19, 2009

More details at: Group Seeks US Tax Credits To Spur Electric Car Use. to offer tax credits for buying all-electric plug-in vehicles as part of a $128 billion program to get seven million such cars on the road by 2018. All stressed that plug-in technology already exists and just needs a push on the financial front from Congress.&#.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 5, 2009

The production version of the STELLA EV features a more powerful traction motor than used in the prototype introduced last year: 47 kW and 170 N·m (125 lb-ft), compared to 40 kW and 150 N·m (11l lb-ft). Tags: Electric (Battery). Around 170 units of delivery in total will be planned in this fiscal year (by the end of March 2010).

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2010

Comparison of 2015-2020 new vehicle potential fuel-saving technologies for seven vehicle types: tractor trailer (TT), Class 3-6 box (box), Class 3-6 bucket (bucket), Class 8 refuse (refuse), transit bus (bus), motor coach (coach), and Class 2b pickups and vans (2b). The report urges Congress to consider this approach. Source: TIAX.

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