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EIA: Almost all US renewable diesel is consumed in California; most isn’t made there

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Data source: US Energy Information Administration, State Energy Data System California’s renewable diesel consumption grew substantially after its Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) went into effect in 2011. Between 2011 and 2021, consumption grew from 1 million barrels to 28 million barrels per year—more than 18 times its original volume.

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Nissan Sets US MSRP for 2011 LEAF EV at $32,780; As Low as $25,280 with Federal Tax Credit

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NNA) set the US MSRP for the 2011 Nissan LEAF electric vehicle, which becomes available for purchase or lease at Nissan dealers in select markets in December and nationwide in 2011, at $32,780. Nissan North America, Inc.

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Polk: 35% of hybrid owners buying hybrids again

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While the selection of hybrid models in the US has more than doubled since 2007, only 35% of hybrid vehicle owners choose to purchase a hybrid again when returning to market in 2011, according to recent analysis by Polk. Hybrid loyalty rates in the top 15 markets in which a minimum of 500 hybrid owners returned to market in 2011.

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Pike Research forecasts US plug-in vehicle penetration rates to be highest in smaller states

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Pike Research forecasts that annual sales of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) will reach 358,959 vehicles by 2017, representing a compound anual growth rate (CAGR) of 43% between 2011 and 2017. The second highest penetration rate will be in California (5.4%), followed by Oregon (5.4%), Washington, D.C. penetration, respectively.

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Are EVs Charged Mostly By Coal Power in the US?

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Residents of the “Mountain State” only purchased 309 EVs (195 BEVs and 114 PHEVs) last year, while Californian’s purchased 120,793. Said another way, residents of California purchased 390.9 More impressively, 4 of these states (California, New York, Washington, and Oregon) accounted for 50.8%

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Study urges tougher target for California LCFS; up to 26% by 2030 under high performance scenario

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Refineries and fuel importers can reduce carbon intensity by either selling fuels that have lower carbon intensity or by purchasing credits generated by sellers of lower-carbon fuels, such as electricity, renewable natural gas, ethanol, biodiesel or renewable diesel. million gasoline-powered cars from the state’s roads in one year.

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Mascoma and Lallemand Ethanol Technology enter commercial agreement with Pacific Ethanol for drop-in MGT yeast product

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The agreement provides terms and pricing for any purchases of the Mascoma Grain Technology (MGT) yeast product ( earlier post ) for use at Pacific Ethanol Columbia, a facility with annual production capacity of 40 million gallons, and also provides for the extension of these terms and pricing to three additional plants operated by Pacific Ethanol.