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DOE: Average annual gasoline taxes paid per vehicle, by state, 2019

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According to the Federal Highway Administration, the average fuel economy for all light vehicles on the road today is 22.3 The Federal tax on gasoline is 18.4 cents per gallon, and each state has a gasoline tax, ranging from 8.95 cents in Alaska to 58.7 cents in Pennsylvania. mpg driven 11,484 miles in 2019.

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Caelus confirms large-scale oil discovery on the North Slope of Alaska

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Caelus Energy Alaska, LLC, a privately held independent exploration and production company, announced that its subsidiary, Caelus Energy Alaska Smith Bay LLC, has made a significant light oil discovery on its Smith Bay state leases on the North Slope of Alaska. We’re proof that the credit programs work.

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IHS Markit: Alaska North Slope a super basin ready for resurgence; production to grow 40% in 8 years

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Based on recent discoveries, the IHS Markit Plays and Basins: Alaska North Slope (ANS) Basin; Resurgence in an Arrested, Late-emerging Super Basin analysis estimates that the ANS Basin offers 38 billion barrels of oil equivalent (BOE) in remaining recoverable resources (50 trillion cubic feet (TCF) of gas, and 28 billion barrels of oil).

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How to Take Advantage of EV Charging Incentives for Fleets

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Types of fleet incentives Incentives come in different forms, but they are all meant to encourage businesses to invest in activities like electrifying their commercial fleet of light, medium, or heavy-duty vehicles. It equals the lesser of: 30% of your basis in the vehicle (total cost after taxes and registration).

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DoI cancels oil and gas leases in Arctic National Wildlife Refuge; proposes new protections in National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska

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In addition, the Department proposed new regulations for the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska (NPR-A) that would ensure maximum protection for the more than 13 million acres of Special Areas in the reserve, while supporting subsistence activities for Alaska Native communities.

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EV ute overload: The electric pickups coming soon

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All models have dual motors for four-wheel drive capability and the F-150 Lightning sells from about US$50K (minus taxes and on-road costs), which is US$10K more than it launched at. But by 2025 he intends to have three more vehicles on-sale including the Alaska ute. No details have been revealed about the Alaska as yet.

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Study details viable pathway to develop sustainable aviation biofuels industry in Pacific Northwest; hydroprocessing of natural oils seen as the most immediate opportunity

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More light hydrocarbons like LPG and Naphtha are produced in the renewable jet than renewable diesel process. Specific recommendations include continuing the Biorefinery Assistance Program and excise tax incentives. Natural bio-oils have carbon chain lengths that are in the diesel range, 16-18 carbon atoms in the hydrocarbon.

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