Subsidy gone wrong
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Sneakers
Just sneakin' around....
Same thing with the Aptera, and many other EV owners. Huge restrictions on battery sourcing and assembly, and final assembly of the vehicle, which must be in the US.
The Aptera is not eligible for the rebate because it has 3 wheels, and not 4, in spite of it's battery range, environmentally smart choices of construction materials, solar cells, ....
The Aptera is not eligible for the rebate because it has 3 wheels, and not 4, in spite of it's battery range, environmentally smart choices of construction materials, solar cells, ....
Good point. It's another push to get EVs mainstream, but is so specific as to the manufacturers that the subsidy supports that it's meaningless. EVs should progress naturally, not be forced into existence.
Bare-ya-cuda
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I would say I would have to go with the one in the left
glhs837
Power with Control
Because democrats and lobbying. They should be able to stand on their own. Tesla and GM been doing that for a couple of years now.
And thats a choice, but its silly as hell to give someone $7500 for that choice.
I think they delayed the battery sourcing requirements for a year or two simply becuase virtually nobody can meet them immediately.
I think I should get some kinda subsidy for driving my '78 Bronco that gets 6 mpg....I wonder who I need to talk to?
buddscreek
Active Member
OPEC
glhs837
Power with Control
You got Historic tags?
No...why?
Or try to force people.
glhs837
Power with Control
That could be a subsidy
Good ones don't. But that doesn't stop the UAW and legacy makers from buying legislation to help sell them. Tesla went over the 200K cap back in 2020 and lost the US tax credit, yet deliveries have done this......
Not a legal one, though. And the state has been cracking down on the misuse of that registration....That could be a subsidy
glhs837
Power with Control
Have they though? I think on the misuse of it for commercial purposes, the "immigrant" with a 1987 E-350 with 1.5 tons of ladders resting on the gutter rails. Jimmy the Junkman with his 93 F-One Fiddy with a cut up mobile home frame strapped down with bungees cords hanging out the back. Pretty sure when I get the 98 328 vert back on the road I wont get a sideways glance..
Sure have. Couple friends of mine were nailed for using the Classic tags on their daily drivers and forced to get them inspected and standard registration. I've never felt the need to cheat.
Two out of my three registered vehicles "could" be tagged historic. I choose to not do so for this very reason. I would be embarrassed to death if I got popped for this. I see newer looking cars than mine representing as historic. When the hell will a 1996 Toyota Corolla ever be a historic vehicle? This chaps my ass. You just know it won't pass inspection.
Make a daily trip to the auto parts store, buy something cheap and keep the receipt. Trips to the auto parts store are exempt.
I'm a very strong believer in "build a better mousetrap and the world will BEAT A PATH to your door".
Cars were amusements for the rich - until someone figured out a way to make a dirt simple car cost something everyone could afford.
Find a way to make these cars very low frills but at dirt cheap prices - and people will buy them. People already buy electric gators and golf carts just for fun - my mom had one for very short trips.
I am not sure I would ever buy one, because I am likely to always live in an area where a more rugged vehicle is required - where it's cold, remote, on a hill, somewhere a snob-mobile is never likely to do well. But I see people in cities already scooting around on little electric scooters - make it useful, reliable and affordable, and you don't need subsidies.
When (if?..LOL) I get the '59 TR3 and/or the '57 Jeep FC-150 roadworthy, I'll go with the historic tags. I had Permanent Historic on my '47 Harley..that was nice. One and done..no expiration and no annual registration fee. I still have my '69 Bronco registered with regular tags...probably keep it that way.