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Grassley-Conrad bill would extend ethanol tax credits through 2016

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US Senators Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Kent Conrad (D-North Dakota) introduced a bill—the Domestic Energy Promotion Act of 2011— that would extend, through 2016, at descending levels, the volumetric ethanol excise tax credit, or VEETC, which is also known as the blenders’ credit.

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Government of Canada investing nearly $15M in new EV chargers across the GTA

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This funding was provided to 32 organizations, including municipalities, multi-resident buildings (MURBs), private firms and utilities. The Government of Canada announced federal investments totalling nearly $15 million (US$11.2

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Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Vehicle Tax Credit Expires This Month: Will It Be Renewed?

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But just as Toyota is building up to next fall''s launch of its 2016 Mirai hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle in the U.S. market, a key tax incentive will expire at.'

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Lucid Air debuts in New York; completes first high speed stability test at 217 mph

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The 1,000 hp, 400-mile range Lucid Air was first unveiled in December 2016. The factory, first announced in November 2016, will come online in 2019 and build 10,000 vehicles in the first 12 months. The Lucid Air is priced from $52,500 after federal tax credits. Earlier post.) Deliveries will begin in 2019.

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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. Examples in this category include protecting and expanding existing tax credits in the Energy Independence and Security Act.

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Imperium3 consortium forms to establish Li-ion battery gigafactory in NY state; 3 GWh by Q4 2019 to grow to 15 GWh

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million in Excelsior Jobs Program tax credits. million in New York Investment Tax Credits. In 2016, C4V was recognized for its innovative battery storage technology when it was named a $500,000 winner in New York State's first 76West Clean Energy Competition.

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J.D. Power: First-time owners find switching to EVs highly satisfactory

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Among owners who cite incentives as a key purchase driver, 79% received a federal tax credit/rebate, but only 59% of that group say it was very easy to receive. As the EV market matures, EV owners will compare the build quality to internal combustion engine (ICE) models. PP100) and squeaks and rattles (13.4

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