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Data show California BEVs at 6.7% new vehicle marketshare in Q3

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In an indication of the disparate income effects of the ongoing reopening/shutdown cycle in the state, sales of the higher cost alternative fuel vehicles held up better as higher wage workers have been more able to retain their jobs and incomes through telecommuting, according to the California Center for Jobs & The Economy.

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EIA projects US renewable diesel supply to surpass biodiesel in the near term but remain small part of larger diesel market

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Targets and incentives that contribute to renewable diesel’s growth include the Renewable Fuel Standard, California’s Low-Carbon Fuel Standard, and the US biomass-based diesel blender credit, which currently applies through 2022 and allows qualified taxpayers to claim a credit of $1.00/gallon

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ROUSH CleanTech receives CARB retrofit LPG system certification for 2010 model year vehicles

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ROUSH CleanTech has received California Air Resources Board (CARB) approval of its propane autogas (LPG) fuel system for retrofitting 2010 model year 5.4-liter CARB’s B-series Executive Orders certify alternative fuel retrofit systems for sale in California, although several other states follow CARB guidelines.

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General Motors And Tengzhong Sign Definitive Agreement For Sale Of HUMMER

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Once the transaction is complete, HUMMER will become the first automaker to offer an alternative fuel powertrain in every model, with the addition of E85 FlexFuel capability in the 2010 H3 and H3T. Both facilities will produce the specified vehicles until June 2011, with an optional one year extension until June 2012.

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GlobalData: Maruti Suzuki expects lower EV penetration in India by 2030 compared to government’s target

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Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) has announced that its electric vehicle (EV) will be available in India for sale by 2025. But for now, the larger focus for the company would be conventional and alternative fuel ICEs. However, MSI does have an ambition to achieve leadership in the segment in the second half of the decade.

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Senate version of “Fiscal Cliff” legislation includes 12 energy tax extenders; boost for algae

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The amended bill, now called the “American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012” and next to be considered by the House, contains 12 extensions outlined in Title IV of the bill, ranging from extension of production credits for Indian coal facilities to benefits for alternative fuels (including algal biofuels) and plug-in vehicles.

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Florida repeals state Renewable Fuel Standard

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The bill repeals the Florida Renewable Fuel Standard Act (ss. which requires that, beginning 31 December 2010, all gasoline sold or offered for sale in Florida by a terminal supplier, importer, blender, or wholesaler be blended gasoline. 526.201-526.207, F.S.),

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