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California Energy Commission awards nearly $2M to support alternative fuel production and vehicles

Green Car Congress

The California Energy Commission unanimously approved funding of $1,974,330 for the expansion and upgrade of a biodiesel production facility and buy-downs of alternative-fuel vehicles. The buy-down incentives help to pay the difference between alternative-fuel vehicles and conventional vehicles. Yokayo Biofuels, Inc.

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California Air Resources Board Launches $20M in Funding Assistance for Heavy-Duty Hybrid Trucks and Buses

Green Car Congress

The California Air Resources Board launched a $20 million funding assistance program designed to spur the purchase of hybrid trucks and buses that reduce smog-forming pollution and address climate change. ARB created the financial incentive program from AB 118 funding to help Californians purchase cleaner, but more costly hybrid vehicles.

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California Energy Commission awards nearly $5M to encourage natural gas-powered buses and trucks

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The awards, funded from the Commission’s Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program, help to pay the difference between a conventional gasoline- or diesel-powered vehicle and one powered by a cleaner alternative fuel. The Energy Commission already has awarded nearly $15.5

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July/August '06 - Activists Promote the Film, Ford Retreats on Hybrids

Plugs and Cars

Tell your local dealer you’ll buy a hyrid with a plug. Ethanol is the alternative fuels flavor of the month, and Ford jumped on GM’s yellow bandwagon. The quarter century old strategy of pursuing increased gasoline efficiency (higher CAFE standards) and ignoring the commercially viable alternatives to petroleum has failed.

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California Energy Commission adopts $100M investment plan for 2013-2014 for green vehicles and fuels

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The California Energy Commission unanimously adopted the 2013-2014 Investment Plan Update to support the development and use of green vehicles and alternative fuels. These incentives help to pay the difference between the cost of alternative-fuel vehicles and conventional vehicles. 4 million to emerging opportunities.

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Inflation Reduction Act – How It Supercharges the Electric Vehicle Industry

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Department of Energy’s Alternative Fuels Data Center , “The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 ( Public Law 117-169 ) amends the Qualified Plug-in Electric Drive Motor Vehicle Credit ( IRC 30D ), now known as the Clean Vehicle Credit, and adds a new requirement for final assembly in North America that takes effect on August 16, 2022 ” .

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The redesigned federal EV tax credit and other EV-related measures

Charged EVs

It also appears that auto dealers may be able to convert the credit into a cash-on-the-hood discount for their customers. The IRA also extends existing renewable energy tax credits for utilities, which could make EV charging cleaner and cheaper. The existing cap of 200,000 EVs sold per automaker has been eliminated. Goin’ postal.