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ARIZONA INCENTIVES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS FOR ALTERNATIVE FUEL VEHICLES
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Heavy-duty diesel vehicles operated in Maricopa County with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 14,000 pounds must limit idling to five minutes. Exemptions apply for emergency vehicles, certain traffic or weather conditions, certain driver accommodations, and idling necessary for refrigeration equipment. (Reference Arizona Revised Statutes 11-876 and Maricopa County Vehicle Idling Restriction Ordinance)
The Arizona use tax does not apply to the following: natural gas or liquefied petroleum gas used to propel a motor vehicle; AFVs, if the AFV was manufactured as a diesel fuel vehicle and converted to operate on an alternative fuel; and equipment that is installed in a conventional diesel fuel motor vehicle to convert the vehicle to operate on an alternative fuel. (Reference Arizona Revised Statutes 42-5159 and House Bill 2155, 2005)
The Arizona Department of Weights and Measures collects license fees for LPG motor fuel measuring and fueling devices used for commercial purposes. (Reference Arizona Revised Statutes 41-2092)
All AFVs, except electric, solar and hydrogen vehicles, registered in or used to commute into the metro Phoenix or metro Tucson areas are required to have emissions testing before the vehicle can be registered. An in-lieu fee may be paid for Model Year 2001 and newer Original Equipment (OEM) AFVs instead of having the emissions test performed. New AFVs being registered for the first time are not required to be tested, but emissions testing will be required before registration in subsequent years. For more information, please visit the ADEQ Website. (Reference Arizona Revised Statutes 49-542)
State or agency directors who conduct activities of a confidential nature and have a vehicle powered by an alternative fuel are exempt from the requirement of displaying an AFV special license plate. The Arizona Department of Transportation has the authority to issue regular plates to AFVs that are used by law enforcement and the federal government. (Reference Arizona Revised Statutes 28-2511 and 38-538.03B)
A person who is driving a vehicle powered by an alternative fuel may park without penalty in parking areas that are designated for carpool operators. (Reference Arizona Revised Statutes 28-877).
The initial annual vehicle license tax on an AFV is lower than the license tax on conventional vehicles. The vehicle license tax on an AFV is $4 for every $100 in assessed value. The assessed value of the AFV is determined as follows: during the first year after initial registration, the value of the AFV is 1% of the manufacturer's base retail price (as compared to 60% for conventional vehicles); during each succeeding year, the value of the AFV is reduced by 15%. The minimum amount of the license tax is $5 per year for each motor vehicle subject to the tax. (Reference Arizona Revised Statutes 28-5805 and 28-5801)
Neighborhood electric vehicles (NEVs) may not operate at a speed faster than 25 miles per hour (mph) and may only be used on roads that have a posted speed limit of less than 35 mph. NEVs must display a notice of the operational restrictions (either painted or otherwise permanently attached) on the vehicle in a location that is in clear view of the driver. (Reference Arizona Revised Statutes 28-966 and 28-2157)
Local governments in defined areas of Arizona are required to develop and implement a vehicle fleet plan for the purpose of encouraging and increasing the use of alternative fuels and clean burning fuels in vehicles owned by a city or town. For each year after December 21, 2000, at least 75% of the local government fleet must operate on alternative fuels and clean burning fuels. With the use of an alcohol-fueled vehicle, the state agency must demonstrate that the fuel for the vehicle is available within a 10-mile radius of the primary home base of that vehicle. Applications for waivers are available.
A city, town or county which purchases buses for use in a county with a population of more than five hundred thousand persons shall only purchase buses which operate on clean burning alternative fuel. Biodiesel is eligible for use in city transit bus plans and can now be used to achieve all of a fleet's alternative fuel use requirements. (Reference Arizona Revised Statutes 9-500.04, 41-803, 41-2051, 49-412, and 49-571)
Biodiesel sold in Arizona must meet the D6751 specifications established by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM). Blends of biodiesel sold in Arizona must meet the D975 specifications established by ASTM. Blenders of biodiesel must submit monthly reports on the percentage of biodiesel in the final blend as well as verify the quality of biodiesel to the Director of the Department of Weights and Measures. A person who dispenses biodiesel must label the dispenser of the volume percentage of biodiesel in the final product. (Reference Arizona Revised Statutes 41-2083)
New motor vehicle dealers are required to make information on AFVs and incentives in Arizona for purchasing or leasing AFVs available to the public. (Reference Arizona Revised Statutes 28-4414)
A person shall not stop, stand, or park a motor vehicle within any parking space specially designated for parking and recharging EVs unless the motor vehicle is an EV and has been issued an AFV special plate or sticker. A person who is found responsible for a violation of this is subject to a civil penalty of at least $350. (Reference Arizona Revised Statutes 28-876)
Electric Vehicle (EV) Equipment Tax Credit A tax credit up to $75 is available to individuals for the installation of EV recharging outlets in a house constructed by the taxpayer. (Reference Arizona Revised Statutes 43-1090 and 43-1176)
AFVs are required to display special license plates. Once these plates are displayed, AFVs are allowed to use the high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes. An $8 administration fee applies. If the Arizona Department of Transportation receives approval from the federal government allowing the use of HOV lanes by hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), a person may drive a HEV with AFV special plates or an AFV sticker, and a HEV sticker in HOV lanes at any time, regardless of occupancy level, without penalty. (Reference Arizona Revised Statutes 28-2416 and 28-737B)
There are currently no known utility or private incentives for alternative fuels or AFVs offered in Arizona. |
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