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Senate version of “Fiscal Cliff” legislation includes 12 energy tax extenders; boost for algae

Green Car Congress

The amended bill, now called the “American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012” and next to be considered by the House, contains 12 extensions outlined in Title IV of the bill, ranging from extension of production credits for Indian coal facilities to benefits for alternative fuels (including algal biofuels) and plug-in vehicles.

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Honda Begins Production of Civic GX Natural Gas Vehicles at Indiana Plant

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It is the only natural gas powered passenger car available for sale in all 50 states, and is eligible for a $4,000 federal tax credit as a qualified alternative fuel vehicle. 1—to maximize performance from natural gas fuel. As a result, the GX is certified by the EPA as an Inherently Low Emissions Vehicle (ILEV).

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National Low Carbon Fuel Standard study releases major Technical Analysis and Policy Design reports; providing a scientific basis for policy decisions

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Although electricity, hydrogen, and natural gas currently account for less than 1 percent of total transportation fuel use in the United States, their use will be expanding. Gasoline and diesel fuel producers can choose among five methods to meet LCFS targets: Reduce the CI of gasoline and diesel. —Policy Design Recommendations.

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Electric Car Makers: Oregon Wants You - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

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Last year Oregon had also aggressively negotiated with the Chinese carmaker, BYD , to manufacture its line of plug-in hybrids in the state for sale in the U.S.) To deal with this major special waste problem has to my knowledge never ever been brought to the attention of the readers of any paper around the world. — Kaare Nilsen 2.

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