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Biodiesel Board Study Asserts Critical Importance of Biodiesel Tax Credit, Calls for Extension

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The original biodiesel tax credit was passed in 2004 and has been extended twice. per gallon excise tax credit. The study examined the economic impact of the biodiesel industry and the negative consequences of allowing the credit to lapse. Economic Impact of Eliminating the Biodiesel Tax Credit.

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Cadillac's New Electric V-Series Concept is Far From a Silent EV

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The car’s announcement coincides with the 20th anniversary of Cadillac’s V-Series, which debuted at Sebring in 2004 with the CTS-V. Several GM EVs also lost federal tax credit eligibility, though that will likely change before too long. Cadillac currently sells two EVs, the Lyriq SUV and the Celestiq sedan.

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Cadillac teases new Opulent Velocity performance EV concept, is it too little too late?

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After regaining eligibility for the $7,500 EV tax credit, the Chevy Blazer EV 2LT AWD starts at $42,695 (including the credit). That’s still more than the Tesla Model Y, which starts at $36,490 with the tax credit. GM lowered Blazer EV prices by up to $6,500. It will join the Chevy Equinox EV, starting at $34,995.

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EU Imposes Temporary Import Duties on US Biodiesel

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The US Volumetric Biodiesel Credit, signed into law in 2004 as part of the American JOBS Creation Act (H.R.4520), 4520), provides US biodiesel producers with excise tax and income tax credits to encourage the blending of biodiesel with petroleum diesel. (The

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Report from the REFF-Wall Street; Themes in Renewable Energy Finance

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The stimulus package is designed to address the recession and in the short term people were anxiously awaiting two key components of the plan: clarification on the details behind “ grants in lieu of tax credits ” and awards of loan guarantees by the DOE from section 1705. Is tax equity dead? Cap and Trade Disappointment.

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Rivian introduces two quad-motor, AWD “Electric Adventure Vehicles”

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R1T pricing starts at $61,500 after Federal Tax credit. R1S pricing starts at $65,000 after Federal Tax credit. Vinnels was previously the Executive Program Director at McLaren from 2004 through 2017. Deliveries begin in late 2020.

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Startup commercializing thermo-acoustic Stirling technology for combined heat and power for homes

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Variables such as energy tax credits, availability of low-interest home-equity loans and electricity and natural gas rates all affect an economic decision, but it is nonetheless clear that a viable unit must be manufacturable at relatively low cost. Resources. Buckmaster and W. Tward, and S. NAS3-01103, CDRL 3f /ul>.

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