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BIO Asks Congress to Fully Fund Reverse Auction for Cellulosic Biofuel

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The reverse auction program rewards pioneering cellulosic biofuel producers who can provide the most cost effective product. Brent Erickson, executive vice president for BIO’s Industrial and Environmental Section.

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ICCT report quantifies emissions benefits if 12 states & DC adopt slate of California medium- and heavy-duty vehicle regulations

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The Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT) rule requires the sale of at least 30% zero-emission trucks by 2030; the HDV Omnibus rule requires a 90% reduction in NO x emissions from Model Year 2027 engines; and the California Phase 2 greenhouse gas rule sets standards to improve the efficiency of tractor-trailers.

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Biden Administration turns to Tesla for help on renewable fuel policy reform

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Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Program. The RFS is a federal program that requires transportation fuel sold in the United States to contain a minimum volume of renewable fuels. Congress created the program in 2005 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Credit: EPA).

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Senate Energy Bill Contains $3.8B for Natural Gas Vehicle Conversion and Purchasing, $400M for Plug-in Vehicle Deployment

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billion in rebates to buyers of natural gas-powered vehicles, from light- to heavy-duty; and $400 million to support the deployment of plug-in vehicles in targeted communities. Heading into the weekend, the bill only dealt with oil spills, natural gas vehicles, Home Star and land and water. Natural Gas Vehicles (Division B, Title XX).

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DOE fuel cell technologies report finds largest growth in capacity in 2016 occurred in transportation

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The Fuel Cell Technologies Market Repor t examines global fuel cell and hydrogen activities during 2016, covering business and financial activities, federal programs, and aspects of the various market sectors for fuel cells which include transportation, stationary power, and portable power.

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Mn/DOT assessing potential for mileage-based user fee to replace fuel tax; Battelle conducting technology assessment

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Minnesota’s highway revenues are derived from three sources: the gas tax, vehicle registration fee or tabs and the motor vehicle sales tax. Other state DOTs also are researching alternative financing methods to supplement or replace a gas tax. These funding sources support construction and maintenance of the highway system.

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MIT Energy Initiative Publishes Report on Reducing CO2 Emissions from Existing Coal Plants

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There is no credible pathway toward prudent greenhouse gas stabilization targets without CO 2 emissions reduction from existing coal power plants. In the interim, we need a large, focused, federal program to develop and demonstrate commercial-scale technologies. We may not see a strong CO 2 price signal for many years.

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