because too many people are applying and the program is running out of money, The Oregonian/OregonLive reported Thursday.
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality announced Wednesday the suspension of the Clean Vehicle Rebate Program that has disbursed more than $71 million over five years to help people buy or lease roughly 25,000 of those vehicles. A fifth of the rebates went to low- and moderate-income households, state data shows.
“Even though we’re announcing a temporary suspension, it really shows the program is a victim of our own success,” Rachel Sakata, senior air quality planner with theal quality department. “We’re one of the top states in the nation in terms of the percentage of EV sales.”
Nothing to see here
So progressive
The rebate program began in 2018 and has since paid out about $71 million to EV buyers. Part of the state vehicle franchise tax is paid to car dealers. The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality estimates that it will receive approximately $14 million in 2023 from this tax
Oregon is the laughingstock of western civilization. 🤡
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Hmmm, but CONservatives still believe, 'there is no demand.'
Looks like Oregon is bending the knee to the deplorables. Half of Oregon wants to be Iowa so it's pretty clear the democrats leaders of Oregon must be voted out. We need strong democratic leadership not weak democratic leadership. I stand w/Ukraine, Disney, BLM & LGBTQR+