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President Obama calls for push on natural gas vehicle adoption and new technology

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In remarks made at UPS in Las Vegas, Nevada, President Barack Obama urged getting more natural gas vehicles on the road. —President Obama. He said that while the federal government can lead by example, “ we’ve got to help not only the federal government but also local governments upgrade their fleet.

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White House: President Obama will announce fuel efficiency standards for heavy-duty vehicles on Tuesday

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The White House issued a statement that President Barack Obama will announce fuel efficiency standards for work trucks, buses, and other on-road heavy-duty vehicles on Tuesday at a visit to Interstate Moving Services in Springfield, Virginia. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Obama sets goal of reducing US oil imports by 1/3 by 2025; domestic and Western Hemisphere production, natural gas, biofuels, electric vehicles, fleet purchases

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Obama was delivering a speech on energy policy at Georgetown University. Meeting the goal of cutting US oil dependence depends largely on two things, Obama said: finding and producing more oil at home, and reducing dependence on oil with cleaner alternative fuels and greater efficiency. —President Obama.

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Obama Administration releases progress report on its energy efforts

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The Obama Administration released a progress report highlighting its achievements in meeting the “all-of-the-above” energy plan outlined in the Blueprint for a Secure Energy Future released last year. —President Obama. Transportation. That goal has been accomplished, one year ahead of schedule, according to the report.

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Conversion supporters petitioning Obama Administration to extend tax incentives to plug-in conversions

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The Obama Administration provides an online platform for grassroots petitions urging action on a range of issues. However, he notes: The US Federal policy discourages aftermarket plug-in conversion in general with no tax incentives that are provided to new plug-in vehicles ($2,500-$7,500 tax credit).

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President Obama proposes 50% increase in spending on clean transportation, funded by $10/barrel tax on oil

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President Obama has laid out a plan for building a “21st Century Clean Transportation System”, the investment for which would be funded by a new $10 per barrel fee on oil paid by oil companies, which would be gradually phased in over five years. a Resilient Transportation program to spur investments that bolster resilience to climate impacts.

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Obama to announce CAFE program for MY 2017-2025 on Friday

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On Friday, President Obama will hold an event at the Walter E. The expected decision to back a framework came after the Obama administration agreed to lower its proposal from 56.2 The plan is also carving out special rules for “work trucks”—heavier light duty vehicles used for construction. mpg US (4.32

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