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New Zealand Car Yards Empty As Electric Vehicle Sales Surge

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I recently reported to CleanTechnica readers about the surge in EV sales in Australia. It appears the same thing is happening in New Zealand, with second-hand and demo EVs being snapped up and car yards emptying out. Here is one revealing photo: Car yards are advertising for second-hand stock. Thanks … [continued]

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Wyoming Reduces Electric Vehicle Taxes

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A new electric vehicle bill passed recently in Wyoming. The title is sort of self-explanatory: “HB0145 – Removing triple taxation for resident EV drivers.” Removing the overtaxing of electric vehicles owned and driven by residents of Wyoming sounds like a great idea. Overtaxing them in the first place was not. … [continued]

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Iran Conflict Set to Hit Petrol Drivers 5 Times Harder than EV Drivers — Analysis

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As EU Environment Ministers meet to discuss electric vehicle targets, new research shows EVs are the best way to protect drivers from oil shocks. The EU spent €67 bn on oil imports for cars last year Accelerating the roll-out of EVs would cut oil imports by €45bn over the next … [continued]

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Hundreds of Thousands of Lightly Used Electric Cars About to Hit US Market

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A few years ago, Democrats controlling Congress and President Joe Biden gave the US electric car industry a huge boost via the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, which included extensions and upgrades to the federal EV tax credit. Whether planned or accidental, one unique feature of the updated legislation was … [continued]

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