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DOE issues Request for Information on aggregating purchases of alternative fuel vehicles

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Responses are due no later than 5:00pm (ET) on 13 March 2015. The RFI seeks input in three areas: AFV consumers and fleets; vehicle OEMs and suppliers; and general AFV procurement.

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EIA: China promoting both fuel efficiency and alternative-fuel vehicles to curb growing oil use

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To counter this trend triggered by China’s rapid motorization, the Chinese government is adopting a broad range of policies, including improvements in the fuel economy of new vehicles and the promotion of alternative-fuel vehicles, EIA notes. l/100 km) by 2015 and 47 miles per gallon (5.0 Source: EIA. Click to enlarge.

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Westport and Fuel Systems Solutions to merge; alternative fuel vehicle and engine company with expanded reach

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and Fuel Systems Solutions, Inc. have entered into a merger agreement to create a premier alternative fuel vehicle and engine company. Following closing, existing Westport shareholders will hold approximately 64% of the combined company and Fuel Systems shareholders 36% of the combined company on a fully diluted basis.

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Deep Dive into the Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Tax Credit in 2022 and 2023

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The Section 30C Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Infrastructure tax credit expired at the end of 2021; however, with the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, the program was renewed for another 10 years with a few caveats. Learn more about the EV tax credit.

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Euro Parliament Environment Committee votes to include shipping CO2 in EU ETS; shipping industry to contribute to climate neutrality

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The committee calls for an “Ocean Fund” for the period from 2023 to 2030, financed by revenues from auctioning allowances under the ETS, to make ships more energy-efficient and to support investment in innovative technologies and infrastructure, such as alternative fuel and green ports, to decarbonize the maritime transport sector.

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Norwegian shipping industry pursuing battery-powered ships

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The Norwegian shipping industry is teaming up to develop battery-powered ships. In 2015, these will be followed by the world’s largest electric ferry, which will regularly cross Norway’s largest fjord. 15 years ago, the Norwegian cluster was looking into opportunities for gas-fueled ships.

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China publishes plan to boost fuel-efficient and new energy vehicles and domestic auto industry; targeting 500K PHEVs and EVs in 2015, rising to 2M by 2020

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China’s State Council has published a plan to develop the domestic energy-saving and new energy vehicle industry, which includes battery-electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid vehicles and fuel cell vehicles. 2012 Chinese Auto Industry Development Report. Fuel cell stack research. L/100km (40 mpg US) or less.