Re: EV Tax breaks to wish for

[James ocker <jocker@micron.net>]

the nicest way the gov and states could give us our due would be a tax credit
for owing and operating an EV, you could get a bigger break if you operated a
larger EV, Maybe we could then see an
Excursion EV(Eversion?)

Mike Chancey wrote:

> I was surprised to discover that the state of Missouri is actually
> considering some sort of pro-EV legislation.  So far the "show me state"
> hasn't seen any need to acknowledge the existence of EVs.  I don't know the
> details yet, accept that it seems to be in connection with NEVs.
>
> I have been thinking of what kind of tax incentives I would like to see the
> state or federal government adopt.  How about:
>
> 1) 100% credit on public access charging stations, up to say $2000.  All
> public stations would be required to include a conventional 120 volt 20 amp
> outlet as a minimum. Even the new GM inductive and AVCON type stations would
> have to include this 120 volt option.  I know 220 volts at 40-50 amps would
> be nice, but not likely under the Art. 625.
>
> 2) A partial credit for the purchase of any new battery pack.  This would
> apply to both new EVs, conversions, and older in service EVs.  This might
> reduce the number of EVs that go out of service after the first pack dies.
> It would also help offset the cost of purchasing or converting an EV.  This
> would eliminate the unfair bias against conversions.
>
> 3) Have all states adopt special "Electric Vehicle" license plates.  At a
> discount would be nice, but if nothing else, this would increase public
> visibility.  This would also help law enforcement control access to "EV
> parking only" spaces.
>
> Anyone else have any ideas?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Mike Chancey,
> '88 Civic EV
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