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

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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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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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Volkswagen of America to invest $10M in EV charging infrastructure by 2016; calls for more legislative support to spur EV adoption

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Volkswagen of America will invest $10 million by 2016 to support the build-out of electric vehicle charging infrastructure in the US, said Jörg Sommer, vice president, product marketing and strategy. Automakers have responded to the challenging regulations and standards put before us.

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Senators Kerry and Lieberman Release Details of Energy and Climate Bill; Incentives for Electric Drive and Natural Gas Vehicles

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The bill invests in developing and manufacturing advanced vehicles, to ensure that America leads the world in advanced cars and batteries, and embraces ongoing efforts to create strong federal standards for greenhouse gas emissions and efficiency improvements in our vehicle fleet. Industrial sources will not enter the program until 2016.

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Obama Administration launches series of actions to accelerate EV adoption; inc. $4.5B in loan guarantees, pursuing 350 kW fast charge

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It will also list current tax credits and incentives applicable to EV charging. The DOE’s Alternative Fuels Data Center provides a comprehensive database of federal and state programs that support EVs and infrastructure. Among the actions announced are: Unlocking up to $4.5 University of Texas at Austin. advisory board).

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Road Test: 2024 Toyota Mirai Limited FCEV

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The need for more stations is necessary if this fuel is to ever gain consumer acceptance for their everyday vehicles. An alternative fuel Lexus with a Toyota badge For now, Californians have the opportunity to own a very nice electric car powered by compressed hydrogen gas.

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Can Alt-Fuel Credits Accelerate EV Adoption?

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In one way, the program in question—the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS)—is a relic from a bygone era. In 2016, a U.S. That plan, however, has proven contentious due to an asterisk: A $7500-per-vehicle credit would only apply to cars where most battery material and components come from North America. says Nunes.

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