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ElectricAid, Norstart rustle up support for electric vehicle government credit in Norway

Members of ElectricAid and Norstart, two pro-electric vehicle organizations in Norway, spent the weekend talking to high profile politicians in that country about the country's EV policies. The occasion was the annual Environmental Car Exhibition in Oslo and representatives from the two groups brought along a proposal to help the EV industry, one they wanted to run by the politicians present. The proposal reads, in part: Today, Norway has two manufacturers of EVs, Buddy & Think, and a third one is in the process of establishing production ... Read more →

Responses to Obama's move, and looking at the potential of a $10,000 PHEV tax credit Sebastian Blanco

There were good and bad receptions to President Obama's move earlier this week to push the EPA to rethink the California waiver decision (details here). GM released a very short statement that said ...

Michigan approves $335 million in tax breaks for battery manufacturers Sam Abuelsamid

The state of Michigan has been trying to attract advanced technology and green energy companies for several years now - with limited success. The latest effort passed through the Michigan legislature ...

April 15th is coming and the IRS has got your biofuel tax information ready Sebastian Blanco

If you're the Ned Flanders type who just loves to get your taxes done early, we've got the post for you. The IRS has prepared a document on the changes to the tax code that biodiesel and cellulosic ...

Come 2009, U.S. tax credits will exist mostly for large, low-MPG hybrids Sebastian Blanco

What's in a number? For hybrid buyers, the number 60,000 is an important one. As you might know, when Congress enacted the particular hybrid tax credit, they set a limit of 60,000 vehicles per ...

Michigan governor proposes state income tax credit of hybrid buyers 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

At meeting this week at Michigan State University on "green collar job" creation, Governor Jennifer Granholm floated the idea of state income tax credits for residents that buy hybrid or electric cars. While the IRS and a variety of states already offer similar incentives, it's unlikely that ...

VIDEO: McCain ad tries to pander to all sides simultaneously 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

The John McCain presidential campaign has started running a new TV ad in Michigan that simultaneously tries to pander to everyone. Earlier this year, while campaigning in the primaries, he told voters in Michigan and Ohio that "those (manufacturing) jobs aren't coming back." In that bygone era of ...

All Mercedes and VW clean diesels earn tax credit 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

Click above for a high-res gallery of the ML320 BLUETEC We already knew that purchasers of VW's new clean diesel-powered Jetta for 2009 would be eligible for a tax credit of $1,300, and now more models from Germany get the same treatment from the Internal Revenue Service. All Mercedes-Benz models ...

No $30K Chevy Volt without Congress' help 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

digg_url = 'http://digg.com/autos/No_30K_Chevy_Volt_w_o_Congress_Help_GM_Requests_Tax_Break'; Since the inception of the Chevy Volt program in 2006, GM's goal has been to offer the range extended electric vehicle for a sub-$30,000 price point. That level has always been seen as the threshold to ...

Tax guide for hybrid and alternative fuel car buyers 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

As tax day approaches here in the United States, those who bought a new hybrid or natural gas powered vehicle during 2006 shouldn't forget to claim their tax breaks. Cars.com has published a list of the eligible vehicles and how much of a break you can get on each one. Depending on when you bought ...

Seven Honda hybrids eligible for tax credits 3 years ago on Autoblog Green

Seven vehicles produced by Honda Motor Company have achieved certification from the U.S. government that they're fit for tax credits, the Internal Revenue Service reported on Thursday. In a roundabout way that would be tedious to explain here, the perk generally cuts off after Honda has sold its ...

Honda announces price of 2006 Civic GX compressed natural gas vehicle 3 years ago on Autoblog Green

Today we delved a bit deeper into the relationship a group of nuns has with their Honda Civic GX compressed natural gas cars, and it's good timing since Honda just announced the price of the 2006 Civic GX: $24,440. There are up to $5,000 worth of tax credit associated with buying this car, four ...

Toyota RAV4 EV sells for almost $70,000 on eBay 3 years ago on Autoblog Green

It’s sort of a subtext to most green car news that there is a population out there that is willing to pay for the privilege to drive something other than a gasoline engine vehicle. This story puts that subtext firmly on top. One of the few Toyota RAV4 EV available for sale was sold on eBay ...

A somewhat BOLD plan in U.S. Senate to promote alternative fuel technology even further 3 years ago on Autoblog Green

As usual with politicians, it’s best to take a skeptical look at any rosy-eyed announcement of brighter tomorrows. Still, Senator Kent Conrad’s (D-ND) plan, annoyingly named the Breaking Our Long-term Dependence (BOLD) Energy Act, has a lot going for it. BOLD will extend tax credits for ...

Tax time relief: biofuel tax credits 3 years ago on Autoblog Green

With tax day just past, it’s good to know the IRS still hearts biofuels. There are plenty of tax credits for those involved in the biofuel way of life. Everyone from individuals or businesses purchasing cars, to small agri-business biofuel producers (those who make less than 15-million gallons ...

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