| New Mexico |
Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) and Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) Acquisition Requirements |
Laws and Regulations |
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Type: Laws and Regulations |
Jurisdiction: New Mexico
A minimum of 75% of state government and educational institution fleet light-duty vehicles purchased must be HEVs or bi-fuel or dedicated AFVs. Vehicles must meet or exceed the federal corporate average fuel economy standards. Certified law enforcement pursuit vehicles and emergency vehicles are exempt from this requirement. The New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department may grant additional exemptions based on the availability and suitability of vehicles, as well as fuel availability and cost. Up to $5 million is authorized for a revolving loan fund for AFV acquisitions by state agencies, political subdivisions, and educational institutions, effective July 1, 2018. Funds must be used for the purchase of vehicles that operate on natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas (propane), electricity, or hydrogen. The maximum amount of a loan per vehicle must not exceed the incremental cost of acquiring the vehicle or the following amounts: | Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | Incentive Amount |
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| Up to 14,000 pounds (lbs.) | $5,000 | | 14,000 lbs.-26,000 lbs. | $10,000 | | Over 26,000 lbs. | $20,000 |
Projected fuel cost savings from using the AFV is considered when the loan repayment schedule is developed. (Reference House Bill 165, 2018 and New Mexico Statutes 13-1B-1 through 13-1B-7)
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| New Mexico |
Regional Electric Vehicle (REV) West Plan |
Laws and Regulations |
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Type: Laws and Regulations |
Jurisdiction: New Mexico
New Mexico joined Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming (Signatory States) in signing the REV West memorandum of understanding (MOU) to create an Intermountain West Electric Vehicle (EV) Corridor that will make it possible to seamlessly drive an EV across the Signatory States' major transportation corridors. Signatory States are committed to: - Create best practices and procedures that will enhance EV adoption by: promoting EV consumer acceptance and awareness by addressing range anxiety, coordinating on EV charging station locations, and leveraging economies of scale;
- Create minimum standards for EV charging stations, including standards for administration, interoperability, operations, and management;
- Identify and develop opportunities to incorporate EV charging stations into planning and development processes such as building codes, metering policies, and renewable energy generation projects;
- Encourage EV manufacturers to stock and market a wide variety of EVs within the Signatory States; and
- Identify, respond to, and collaborate on funding opportunities to support the development of the Plan.
The Signatory States have formed a Coordination Group composed of senior leadership from each state which will meet on a quarterly basis and report on the above actions.
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