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Governor Newsom signed an executive order to advance California's clean vehicle initiatives, including developing new regulations, updating purchasing requirements, and promoting affordable zero-emission vehicles, as part of the state's ongoing efforts to improve air quality and combat climate change amidst federal opposition.
The IRS has extended the deadline for dealers and sellers of clean vehicles to submit time-of-sale reports through the new IRS Energy Credits Online (IRS ECO) system until January 19 for sales made from January 1 to January 16, 2024. This extension aims to provide additional time for adapting to the new reporting system and ensure accurate processing of reports necessary for customers to claim tax credits. The IRS is also offering office hours to assist with the reporting process and encourages dealers to continue using the IRS ECO for submissions.
A public hearing in Augusta, Maine, drew a large crowd to discuss a proposal that would require carmakers to make more zero-emission vehicles available for sale in the state. Environmental advocates support the proposal, arguing that it would bring down prices and benefit Maine's environment and public health. However, opponents expressed concerns about the potential impact on car prices, rural Mainers, small garages, and the state's electrical grid. The proposed rules would adopt a version of California's clean vehicle emissions standards and increase the number of new zero and near-zero emission vehicles offered for sale in Maine.
Texas is set to impose a $200 annual registration fee on electric vehicle (EV) owners, with exceptions for certain types of vehicles. The fee is intended to cover the cost of public infrastructure that EV owners still rely on. Critics argue that the fee is punitive and will make it harder for Texans to afford clean vehicles. Texas is one of more than a dozen states to impose such a fee, with Georgia being the only other state to charge $200.