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F-150 Lightning prices, EV tax credit rules, Vermont EV incentive: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Vermont will pay residents to retire gas-guzzlers and switch to EVs. And the IRS is moving fast on sourcing rules for the new EV tax credit. Ford F-150 Lightning prices rise, again. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Ford has once again hiked the price of the Ford F-150 Lightning.

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Ford F-150 Lightning becomes Vermont Governor’s truck

Teslarati

Earlier this week, Governor Phil Scott of Vermont took delivery of a new Ford F-150 Lightning that will be part of the his fleet of vehicles that ensure secure transportation. In Vermont, we have made substantial investments in EV infrastructure and incentives to make them more affordable. 1/2 pic.twitter.com/K6DrgV5gsk.

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One state is considering a mileage-based EV tax – here’s why that’s a bad idea

Electrek

Lawmakers in Vermont are gearing up for a mileage-based EV tax. more… The post One state is considering a mileage-based EV tax – here’s why that’s a bad idea appeared first on Electrek. There are better ways to raise funds for roads and infrastructure.

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US COVID-19 mitigation efforts resulting in significant decline in traffic, emissions and fuel-tax revenues

Green Car Congress

Drivers there and in the surrounding states of New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont drove at least 80% fewer miles after shelter-in-place directives began. Fuel saved, tax revenue lost. It also resulted in fuel-tax revenue reductions, which vary by state. UC Davis Road Ecology Center).

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EIA: California home to almost half of US plug-in electric vehicles

Green Car Congress

Several states offer tax incentives to reduce the upfront cost of PEVs to consumers. These incentives are in addition to a federal (nationwide) tax credit, which ranges from $2,500 to $7,500 depending on battery capacity and gross vehicle weight. sales and use tax. Electric vehicles per 1,000 vehicles.

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Prius Plug-In eligibile for a $1,500 California consumer incentive plus $2,500 Federal tax credit

Green Car Congress

Designed to promote the use of Zero Emissions Vehicles (ZEV) and related clean vehicle technologies, the CVRP is a consumer incentive made available in addition to a $2,500 Federal Tax credit. The 2012 Prius Plug-in also offers consumers eligibility for the State of California’s HOV lane sticker.

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Canada and California to work together on cleaner transportation

Green Car Congress

Businesses that buy zero-emission vehicles are also now eligible for a tax benefit estimated to be worth around $13,000 in the year they purchase the vehicles. In the 2019 budget, the Government of Canada announced rebates of up to $5,000 for consumers on the purchase of zero-emission vehicles.

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