Green Car Congress

JANUARY 19, 2022

The United States currently supports renewable diesel supply through the federal Renewable Fuel Standard; a biomass-based diesel blenders tax credit; and state level policies—all contributing to numerous announcements of new projects. —from the report, “Animal, vegetable or mineral (oil)?”.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 26, 2021

In its report of first quarter 2021 financial results and outlook, Lordstown Motors, a startup developing electric light duty trucks focused on the commercial fleet market ( earlier post ), said that the expected production of its Endurance full-size electric pickup in 2021 will be limited—at best 50% of prior expectations.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 1, 2013

US biodiesel production in May 2013 reached a record level of 111 million gallons, according to data released by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). Production came from 116 active biodiesel plants with operable capacity of 2.2 US monthly production of biodiesel. billion gallons per year. Source: EIA.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 16, 2013

billion liters) set under the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS) for this year, according to the latest Downstream Regulatory Quarterly Outlook from research and consulting firm GlobalData. This growth is driven in large part by a $1-per-gallon production tax credit extended through the end of 2013 by the US Congress.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2017

The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ) has an operational global warming impact 31% less than that of the previous-generation, gasoline-powered Chrysler minivan, according to an analysis by FCA US engineers using industry-standard software. The calculations are based on 120,000 miles (200,000 km) of operation.

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Teslarati

MAY 2, 2023

The ability to order the Mustang Mach-E once again was opened because of plant upgrades that Ford completed, which will help ramp production volume in the second half of 2023. Tesla used the same strategy with its Standard Range+ Model 3. Instead, it qualifies for $3,750 in potential credits.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 1, 2010

The US Department of Transportation’s (DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) to begin developing new standards for greenhouse gases and fuel economy for light-duty vehicles for the 2017-2025 model years.

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EV Life

JUNE 8, 2023

The Model X Long Range comes standard with a battery large enough to cover its EPA-estimated 348-mile driving range, and the upgraded 1020 horsepower Plaid model still gets an estimated 333 miles of range. The Model Y qualifies for the full $7,500 federal EV tax credit. The other upside? Let’s take a look at some of them.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 12, 2024

Deliveries of the medium-duty commercial truck are now underway following following Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) and EPA certification, REE said in a press release. This potentially allows for a greater degree of flexibility in vehicle design.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 9, 2013

Production of the 2014 model year Prius Plug-in begins in October with pricing taking effect when these models arrive in showrooms in November.The Prius Plug-in qualifies for a Federal Tax Credit of up to $2,500 in addition to the State of California’s Clean Vehicle Rebate Program (CVRP) which offers a $1,500 rebate.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 25, 2024

Ahead of production, REE has reported tens of millions in binding orders from commercial customers. At the time, REE shared that the electric chassis cab is eligible for the IRS’ Commercial Clean Vehicle Tax Credit in the US, enabling a tax credit of up to $40,000 per vehicle.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 13, 2024

Polestar points to a maximum charge rate of 250 kw, good for a 10% to 80% charge in 30 minutes, and estimated EPA range ratings (not yet official) at 279 or 315 miles. They’re due to be part of “additional production,” as Polestar put it, that’s due to start at a Volvo plant in South Carolina in “the middle of 2024.”

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EV Life

AUGUST 4, 2023

Both come with a 200-hp electric motor, provide an EPA-estimated 247 miles in range, and are available in front-wheel drive only. For power, the Bolt EUV can be charged on a standard 120-volt household outlet as well as a 240-volt connection for faster charges. Federal, State, and Local EV Incentives Federal Tax Credit.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 29, 2024

Seven months after kicking off production of its Class 3 electric trucks in Mississippi, EV startup Mullen Automotive has secured fruitful environmental compliance and approvals from CARB and the EPA. Having both our Class 1 and Class 3 commercial EVs now CARB and EPA certified will continue to drive sales in all states across America.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

4 82kWh RWD 1st Edition models will have a range of 250 miles with a full charge on the EPA cycle. natural voice control is standard in the ID.4. Standard features include rain-sensing wipers, auto-dimming rearview mirror, dual-zone Climatronic climate control, and KESSY keyless access. Volkswagen estimates that the ID.4

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Green Car Congress

JULY 20, 2011

Newly redesigned for 2012, the Honda Civic Natural Gas sedan (previously known as the Honda Civic GX) is available in 33 states and will soon be available to consumers in five additional states by the end of the 2011 calendar year with production numbers growing in response to consumer and fleet demand.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 5, 2015

Purchasing customers may qualify for applicable state and federal incentives and tax credits. EPA figures will be announced in the near future once they are available from US regulators. Audi expects the PHEV to qualify for a federal tax credit of $4,168. Buyers in some states may qualify for additional incentives.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 10, 2011

The suggested retail price for the Volt will start at $39,995 (or $32,495 assuming a full federal tax credit of $7,500, which is subject to the customer’s eligibility). The price includes an $850 destination freight charge but excludes tax, title and license fees. Five-year/100,000-mile* limited gas engine coverage.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2016

For MY 2017, Audi has updated its A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid electric vehicle for the US with improved technology offerings such as the available Audi virtual cockpit and standard driver assistance systems including Audi pre sense front. —Filip Brabec, Director of Product Management for Audi of America.

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Teslarati

AUGUST 9, 2021

A few years ago, Nissan announced that the 2016 Leaf SV and SL variants would come standard with its 30kWh battery pack for an EPA-rated 107 miles of range. Credit: Manheim Index ). Battery cost declines could decrease EV production costs and improve range, which may boost electric vehicle sales in the long run.

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Plug in America

MARCH 22, 2024

On March 20, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the final vehicle standards for cars, pickup trucks, and SUVs. EPA standards aren’t new. There are EPA vehicle standards in place right now. EPA has been regulating vehicle pollution for over 50 years. Why do these standards matter?

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Green Car Congress

MAY 15, 2009

Honda Manufacturing of Indiana, LLC (HMIN) began production of the natural gas-powered 2009 Civic GX at its plant in Greensburg, Indiana. First introduced in 1998, the Civic GX is the cleanest internal combustion vehicle certified by the EPA—90% cleaner than the average gasoline-powered car on the road today.

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EV Adoption

APRIL 4, 2021

The Qualified Plug-In Electric Drive Motor Vehicles (IRC 30D) tax credit – commonly referred to as the “Federal EV tax credit” has a number of flaws, but one of the biggest is the poorly-designed formula that determines the amount of the tax credit available for each BEV and PHEV sold in the US.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 24, 2016

LanzaTech’s process involves biological conversion of carbon to products through gas fermentation. The current price of advanced ethanol in California including federal, state and tax credit incentives is approximately $4.60 per gallon, compared to corn ethanol at about $1.60 per gallon.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 5, 2009

To date, the US biofuels industry has achieved about 30% of the target level largely through the production of conventional corn starch ethanol. Among the principal findings of the study were: Biofuels production has had mixed effects on US agriculture, but the effects of expanded production are less certain.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2010

This larger resource leads to about double the shale gas production and more than 20% higher total lower-48 natural gas production in 2035, with lower natural gas prices, than was projected in the AEO2010 Reference case. The fuel economy standards are increased through model year 2020 to meet the statutory requirements of EISA2007.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 24, 2010

Roush engineered and calibrated the Ford E-350 Propane fuel conversion system to meet the stringent SULEV-II emissions standards set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Air Resources Board (CARB). The propane-powered Ford E-350 can qualify for Federal tax credits up to 80% of the incremental cost to convert.

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EV Adoption

MARCH 3, 2021

This past week was certainly quite a whirlwind of EV news and developments from Volvo’s plans to end production of ICE vehicles by 2030, yet another proposal to reform the federal EV tax credit, chip shortages, Washington state’s plans to ban ICE vehicles by 2030, Lucid Air delay, Fisker to partner with Foxconn, and much, much more.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 9, 2012

Ford began production of the 2013 C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid vehicle ( earlier post ) at Michigan Assembly in October, and the vehicles are heading for showrooms. Ford’s first plug-in hybrid vehicle on the market offers EPA-rated 108 mpg equivalent city, 92 mpge highway and 100 mpge combined;the all-electric range is up to 21 miles.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 13, 2010

The bill establishes an annual tonnage limit on greenhouse gas emissions from specified activities and directs the EPA Administrator to establish allowances equal to the tonnage limit for each year (with one allowance representing the permission to emit one ton of greenhouse gases, measured in tons of carbon dioxide equivalent).

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EV Life

JULY 21, 2023

The mid-sized SUV also comes standard with advanced safety features such as a forward-collision warning system, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, lane-keeping assistance, and adaptive cruise control. The standard rear-wheel drive option will be good for up to 223 miles on a full charge.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

President Obama has directed the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) to develop and to issue the next phase of medium- and heavy-duty vehicle fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas standards by March 2016. Energy Security Trust Fund and tax credits for advanced vehicles and biofuels.

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Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

The standard Leaf S has a 149-mile all-electric range (AER) with a 40 kWh battery and a 110 kW electric motor producing the equivalent of 147 horsepower (hp) and 236 pound-feet (lb.-ft.) of torque) electric motor, delivers a 45% increase compared to the standard Leaf.

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Cars That Think

MARCH 12, 2023

A battery will be the high-voltage heart of each of those 77 million electric vehicles, and by far their most expensive component, setting off a worldwide race to ethically source their materials and crank up production to meet exploding demand. EVs may have seized a record 5.8 percent of the United States market in 2022 , according to J.D.

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EV Adoption

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

In my previous article, Proposed Changes to the Federal EV Tax Credit Passed by the House of Representatives , I outlined and analyzed 13 proposed changes to IRC 30D (federal EV tax credit). But all of these PHEVs have batteries of around 9 kWh and so they could easily be upgraded to 10 kWh to qualify for the tax credit.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

The base Fisker Ocean Sport trim level is priced at $37,499, before federal and state tax credits. Fisker estimates that the EPA range of the front-wheel-drive, single-motor Fisker Ocean Sport will be 250 miles on a single charge, using a lithium-ion phosphate (LFP) battery cell chemistry in Touring Range packs to be supplied by CATL.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 27, 2009

Their company, Farmers’ Ethanol , plans to combine energy and food production within the same facility and by doing so create a business that can survive the wild fluctuations in commodity prices that plague today’s corn ethanol business. As in a traditional ethanol plant, corn will be used as a feedstock to make the ethanol.

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