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Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) and Energy Efficient Plate Programs |
State Incentives |
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Type: State Incentives |
Jurisdiction: Arizona
Dedicated AFVs qualify for an AFV special license plate, which are available from the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT). Recognized alternative fuels are propane, natural gas, electricity, and hydrogen. There is no limit to the number of AFV license plates ADOT can issue. For more information, see the ADOT AFV website. In addition, certain plug-in hybrid electric vehicles are eligible for the Energy Efficient license plate from ADOT. At any time, only 10,000 eligible vehicles may be registered for the Energy Efficient license plate. ADOT has reached its maximum limit of 10,000 vehicles and the issuance of Energy Efficient license plates to new program participants has been suspended until further notice (verified June 2018). For more information, including how to apply, see the ADOT Energy Efficient Plate Program website.(Reference Arizona Revised Statutes 28-2416 and 28-2416.01)
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| Arizona |
Alternative Fuel Vehicle Emissions Test Exemption |
State Incentives |
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Type: State Incentives |
Jurisdiction: Arizona
All-electric vehicles, hydrogen powered vehicles, and current model year propane and natural gas vehicles (NGVs) registered for the first time in Arizona are not required to complete emissions testing. This exemption does not apply after the first registration year. All AFVs, with the exception of electric, solar, and hydrogen powered 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 49-542 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 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
The following are exempt from the Arizona use tax: natural gas or liquefied petroleum gas (propane) 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 on a conventional diesel fuel motor vehicle to convert the vehicle to operate on an 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 42-5159)
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| Arizona |
Idle Reduction and Natural Gas Vehicle (NGV) 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 400 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 NGV 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
Vehicles with an Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) or Energy Efficient license plate are permitted to use HOV lanes, regardless of the number of passengers. Qualified vehicles must display the required license plate, which are available from the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT). Vehicles registered with Energy Efficient plates prior to May 20, 2014, may continue to use HOV lanes until the owner sells or transfers the vehicle. For more information, see the ADOT AFV and the Energy Efficient Plate Program websites. (Reference Arizona Revised Statutes 28-2416, and 23-2416.01)
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