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Reject Modern American EV Tax Loopholes, Embrace Traditional Japanese Tiny Car Tax Loopholes
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Fun Fact: the Hummer's battery pack by itself weighs as much as a Miata
Cars under 25 years old are illegal to import in the US, there are exceptions for using Kei trucks on private property. I'm pretty sure they're totally legal if they're over 25. A place near me in Washington State is a major importer of them.
It depends on the state. Some ban trucks, some ban all kei cars, some ban other Japanese imports:
https://www.theautopian.com/georgia-hammers-down-on-imported-cars-as-it-reminds-officials-to-ban-the-titling-of-japanese-kei-trucks/