Alternative Fuels, Financing, Gasoline and Tax

MIT study finds fuel economy standards are 6-14 times less cost effective than fuel tax for reducing gasoline use

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 21, 2013

In a study published in the journal Energy Economics , MIT researchers have found that a fuel economy standard is at least six to fourteen times less cost effective than a fuel tax when targeting an identical reduction in cumulative gasoline use (20% by 2050). —Karplus et al.

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy MIT Fuel Tax Economy

Argonne study finds BEVs can have lowest scheduled maintenance costs, but highest cost of driving

Green Car Congress

JUNE 15, 2021

The study considers five different powertrains (internal combustion engine, hybrid-electric, plug-in hybrid-electric, fuel-cell-electric, and battery-electric) and 12 cost components (purchase cost, depreciation, financing, fuel, insurance, maintenance, repair, taxes, registration fees, tolls and parking, payload capacity and labor).

Maintenance

Maintenance Cost Of Chad Plug-in

ICCT suggests minor changes to Fed tax policy to cut higher investment risk of 2nd-gen biofuels and advance the industry

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 22, 2013

Minor changes to an existing Federal tax incentive for second-generation biofuels (i.e., Minor changes to an existing Federal tax incentive for second-generation biofuels (i.e., Environmental Protection Agency drastically lowering the amount of cellulosic biofuel that must be blended into gasoline and diesel each year.

Tax

Tax Tax Credit Industrial Industry

Report from the REFF-Wall Street; Themes in Renewable Energy Finance

Green Car Congress

JULY 22, 2009

Green Car Congress attended the Renewable Energy Finance Forum - Wall Street (REFF-Wall Street) conference (23-24 June) sponsored by Euromoney Energy Events and the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE). Other than the good news on oil consumption, very little was said in regards to transportation fuels. by Bill Cooke.

Financing

Financing Renewable Stimulus Package Energy

Belfer Center report calls for policymakers to begin taking steps to change policies for funding US transportation infrastructure

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 23, 2010

The US has up to now adhered to the user-fee principle in financing transportation infrastructure—i.e., users pay for the construction and maintenance of roads via a federal fuel tax. In the meantime, cars and trucks have become more fuel-efficient. User Charges Based on Fuel Consumption (Gasoline and Carbon Taxes).

Transportation

Transportation Fuel Tax Tax Gasoline-Electric

BCG study finds conventional automotive technologies have high CO2 reduction potential at lower cost; stiff competition for electric cars

Green Car Congress

JUNE 15, 2011

Assuming the China government remains committed to EVs, BCG expects that these vehicles will represent 7% of new vehicle sales in 2020, supported by car buyers’ enthusiasm for the technology and the country’s high gasoline taxes. Source: BCG. Click to enlarge. The consumer.

CO2

CO2 Electric Cars 2020 United States

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

Green Car Congress

JULY 21, 2016

Promote electric vehicle adoption by increasing access to charging infrastructure and supporting the development of plug-in electric vehicles that are as accessible, available, and convenient as gasoline-powered vehicles. Charging infrastructure financing: Unlocking Up $4.5 Among the actions announced are: Unlocking up to $4.5

Obama

Obama Charging Financing DC

OECD paper presents and analyzes policies and programs to foster market growth of green cars

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

Green cars” can be defined as vehicles that use alternative fuels (other than petrol or diesel) and/or alternative types of propulsion (other than the conventional ICE). Alternative fuels include biofuels, natural gas, hydrogen and electricity from the grid. Timing and sequencing of energy technology policy.

Green Cars

Green Cars Green Market Green Vehicles

China publishes plan to boost fuel-efficient and new energy vehicles and domestic auto industry; targeting 500K PHEVs and EVs in 2015, rising to 2M by 2020

Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2012

Natural gas and other alternative fuel vehicle technology is basically mature, the government said, and is headed toward initial industrialization. This progress includes advanced internal combustion engines; efficient transmissions; lightweight materials; and hybrid and other energy-saving technologies.

Auto Industry

Auto Industry Industrial Industry 2015

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

Green Car Congress

MAY 13, 2010

The bill provides assistance to those Americans who may be disproportionately affected by potential increases in energy prices through tax cuts and an energy refund program. Significant tax incentives encourage the conversion of trucks and heavy-duty fleets to natural gas vehicles. Decreasing Dependence on Foreign Oil.

Gas-Electric

Gas-Electric Climate Gas Energy

Road Trip: 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium Extended Range

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 6, 2023

Note: EV pricing has been fluid during 2023, so check with your Ford dealer for the current pricing and financing offers. Federal and state tax credits could reduce your final price, and it should qualify for a HOV sticker. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market.

Extended Range

Extended Range Ford Range All-Electric

PennDOT selects Trillium CNG team for $84.5M CNG fueling station project

Green Car Congress

MARCH 30, 2016

million Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) transit fueling station Public-Private Partnership (P3) project. Trillium will design, build, finance, operate and maintain CNG fueling stations at 29 public transit agency sites through a 20-year P3 agreement. The team has guaranteed at least $2.1

Fuel

Fuel Pennsylvania Gas Maintenance

Cover the Cost of Your EV Charging Project with the Charge Ahead Colorado EV Charging Rebate Program

EV Match

APRIL 10, 2023

Reduce harmful air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions associated with gasoline and diesel vehicles. Financing, with an initial payment equivalent to the grant amount plus the required match is eligible for funding. Applicants must submit station information to the DOE’s Alternative Fuels Data Center.

Colorado

Colorado Charging Cost Of Installation

EV Driven

MIT study finds fuel economy standards are 6-14 times less cost effective than fuel tax for reducing gasoline use

Argonne study finds BEVs can have lowest scheduled maintenance costs, but highest cost of driving

ICCT suggests minor changes to Fed tax policy to cut higher investment risk of 2nd-gen biofuels and advance the industry

Report from the REFF-Wall Street; Themes in Renewable Energy Finance

Belfer Center report calls for policymakers to begin taking steps to change policies for funding US transportation infrastructure

BCG study finds conventional automotive technologies have high CO2 reduction potential at lower cost; stiff competition for electric cars

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

OECD paper presents and analyzes policies and programs to foster market growth of green cars

China publishes plan to boost fuel-efficient and new energy vehicles and domestic auto industry; targeting 500K PHEVs and EVs in 2015, rising to 2M by 2020

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

Road Trip: 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium Extended Range

PennDOT selects Trillium CNG team for $84.5M CNG fueling station project

Cover the Cost of Your EV Charging Project with the Charge Ahead Colorado EV Charging Rebate Program

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