IF Electric cars are so wonderful, why must the US pay drivers to buy them?

[1srelluc]

I like that guy. He sounds like he has more of a clue, than our Senators from Tennessee.

It amazes me someone with commonsense was elected to the Senate in the first place.

Kennedy is a national treasure.

 

[otto105]

What were the incentives in the early 2000s?
Apparently you don't own an EV or you would have defended them.

Come on bob. We all remember GWBs 25K tax break for any business buying a Hummer.

Also, I defend EVs as a better choice for the environment, but piss on the tesla swastivehicles.

 

[Robert W]

You never did explain why it's the taxpayers' responsibility to underwrite other people's electric vehicles.

Did the US ever give Internal combustion cars tax breaks for using IC-Engines?

 

[Robert W]

Come on bob. We all remember GWBs 25K tax break for any business buying a Hummer.

Also, I defend EVs as a better choice for the environment, but piss on the tesla swastivehicles.

No we don't. We remember this was for a business deduction used to buy American vehicles.

Section 179 Deductions​

Unlock greater financial flexibility for your business with the Section 179 deduction. A part of the IRS tax code, Section 179 allows businesses to deduct the full purchase price of qualifying equipment bought or financed during the tax year. This significant tax incentive is designed to encourage businesses to invest in themselves by purchasing the equipment they need to grow. Section 179 can be extremely profitable for your business, allowing you to invest in equipment, vehicles, and software while retaining more of your tax dollars.

 

[Robert W]

Come on bob. We all remember GWBs 25K tax break for any business buying a Hummer.

Did you take advantage of this?

 

[otto105]

Did the US ever give Internal combustion cars tax breaks for using IC-Engines?

Ever hear of the Interstate Highway System and state/local roads bob. Did the auto industry pay for them?

 

[otto105]

No we don't. We remember this was for a business deduction used to buy American vehicles.

Section 179 Deductions​

Unlock greater financial flexibility for your business with the Section 179 deduction. A part of the IRS tax code, Section 179 allows businesses to deduct the full purchase price of qualifying equipment bought or financed during the tax year. This significant tax incentive is designed to encourage businesses to invest in themselves by purchasing the equipment they need to grow. Section 179 can be extremely profitable for your business, allowing you to invest in equipment, vehicles, and software while retaining more of your tax dollars.

Hilarious bob.

 

[Robert W]

Ever hear of the Interstate Highway System and state/local roads bob. Did the auto industry pay for them?

When are you not charged for highway use, which by the way is not connectected to local roads or state roads since those are paid by states citizens?

 

[otto105]

When are you not charged for highway use, which by the way is not connectected to local roads or state roads since those are paid by states citizens?

Hilarious bob.

 

[daveman]

Did the US ever give Internal combustion cars tax breaks for using IC-Engines?

I don't know.