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Arizona |
Zero Emission Vehicle Emissions Test Exemption |
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Type: State Incentives |
Jurisdiction: Arizona
Electric vehicles registered in Arizona are not required to complete annual emissions testing. All alternative fuel vehicles, excluding electric and hydrogen vehicles, used to commute into Phoenix or Tucson are required to be emissions tested before they are registered. For more information, visit the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality website.
(Reference Arizona Revised Statutes 49-541, 49-542 and 49-542.05)
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Arizona |
Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Parking Incentive |
State Incentives |
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Type: State Incentives |
Jurisdiction: Arizona
An individual driving a dedicated AFV may park without penalty in parking areas that are designated for carpool operators, provided the vehicle is using alternative fuel. Recognized alternative fuels include propane, natural gas, electricity, hydrogen, and a blend of hydrogen with propane or natural gas.
(Reference Arizona Revised Statutes 1-215 and 28-877)
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Arizona |
Alternative Fuel and Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Use Tax Exemption |
State Incentives |
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Type: State Incentives |
Jurisdiction: Arizona
Arizona use taxes do not apply to natural gas or propane used in an AFV, AFVs converted to operate on alternative fuels, or the equipment used to convert a diesel vehicle to an AFV. Recognized alternative fuels include propane, natural gas, electricity, hydrogen, and a blend of hydrogen with propane or natural gas.
(Reference Arizona Revised Statutes 1-215 and 42-5159)
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Arizona |
Idle Reduction and Alternative Fuel Vehicle Weight Exemption |
State Incentives |
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Type: State Incentives |
Jurisdiction: Arizona
A heavy-duty vehicle that is equipped with qualified idle reduction technology may exceed the state’s gross, total axle, or bridge formula vehicle weight limits by up to 550 pounds (lbs.) to accommodate the weight of the idle reduction technology. To qualify for the exemption, the vehicle operator must also be able to prove the weight of the idle reduction technology and demonstrate that the technology is fully functional. Any vehicles fueled by natural gas, electricity, or hydrogen may exceed the limits by up to 2,000 lbs.
(Reference Arizona Revised Statutes 28-1100)
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Arizona |
High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Lane Exemption |
State Incentives |
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Type: State Incentives |
Jurisdiction: Arizona
The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) allows qualified alternative fuel vehicles (AFV) with an AFV license plate to use HOV lanes, regardless of the number of occupants. Qualified AFVs include vehicles powered exclusively by electricity, propane, natural gas, hydrogen, or a blend of hydrogen with propane or natural gas. This exemption expires September 20, 2025. For more information about vehicle eligibility and HOV access, visit the ADOT AFV website.
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