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Senate version of “Fiscal Cliff” legislation includes 12 energy tax extenders; boost for algae

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The amended bill, now called the “American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012” and next to be considered by the House, contains 12 extensions outlined in Title IV of the bill, ranging from extension of production credits for Indian coal facilities to benefits for alternative fuels (including algal biofuels) and plug-in vehicles.

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Quantum announces additional CNG tank orders; files for IPO

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These orders reflect the continued strong growth of natural gas and set the stage for continued growth in 2014, the company said. We expect this trend to only accelerate in 2014 as the recently introduced 11.9L The orders are from a combination of new and existing customers widely distributed around the US and Canada.

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US Senators Introduce Bill to Expand Incentives for Natural Gas Vehicles

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US Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) last week introduced new legislation, co-sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) and Senator Orrin Hatch (R-UT) that extends and increases tax credits for natural gas vehicle purchasing, refueling and manufacturing. Includes conversions and repowers.

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Two case studies outline how Houston and Loveland are saving money with EVs in their fleets

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Its efforts to incorporate alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) into its fleet began in 2002 with an initial purchase of hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), mainly the Toyota Prius and Ford Escape hybrid. Based on its experience to date with the two, Loveland ordered another three for 2013 and an additional four for 2014.

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Forecast: US biodiesel production to surpass RFS target for second straight year

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According to the report, biodiesel is the first Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-designated “advanced biofuel”—a category that lists alternative fuels possessing at least 50% fewer emissions than gasoline—to reach 1 billion gallons of annual production.

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Use These Exciting EV Charging Incentives to Fund Your Commercial Charging Station

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At the end of 2021, there were over 50,000 locations per Alternative Fuel Data Center. Source: Alternative Fuels Data Center. For the federal government, the commercial EV charging incentives come in two varieties: tax credits and rebates. Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Tax Credit.

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Researchers call for major change in US policies supporting plug-ins; failure of “mainstream consumer bias”

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Vehicle tax credits or rebates. These large investments presuppose that a dense, elaborate network of charging stations is required to meet the needs of mainstream PEV driver—and may be based on experience with other alternative fuel vehicles. —Green et al. —Green et al. —Green et al.

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