Actions for Vehicles

• This article describes federal and state incentives and tax credits for some Maine residents who buy new and used electric vehicles (EVs) or plug-in hybrids.
• Students will learn that these vehicles can save consumers money on fuel and maintenance costs, while lowering fossil fuel emissions overall.

Positives

• This article gives students an opportunity to see the Inflation Reduction Act's adjustments to the electric vehicle incentives.
• This article details the differing tax credits and incentives for new versus used EVs and plug-in hybrids, including a link to the list of vehicles that qualify.
  

Additional Prerequisites

• Students should understand the difference between electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, and fuel-powered vehicles.
• Students should understand what fossil fuel emissions are, where they come from, and how they impact the planet.
  

Differentiation

• This article could enhance a lesson on electric vehicles and how they can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
  
• This article could support a classroom discussion on what incentivized the federal government to create tax credits for purchasing EVs and how this policy will impact different groups within the country.
• After reading the article, the teacher could lead a classroom discussion about other ways the American government can fight climate change and what political/social obstacles are holding the country back from fully addressing this issue.
• This article could augment a classroom discussion about the EV charging station infrastructure that must be built to achieve the widespread adoption of electric vehicles.
• Economics classes could use this resource to enhance a lesson about incentives, regulations, and tax credits as tools to address climate change.
  

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