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

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Given the specific barriers, suggests author Andrea Beltramello, there is a role for government to support the development and diffusion of green vehicles, including through policies to strengthen the markets for green cars. Alternative fuels include biofuels, natural gas, hydrogen and electricity from the grid.

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Push for biofuels tax credits

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A group of biotechnology and biofuel companies and trade associations have appealed for an extension to the tax credits offered for cellulosic biofuels. They want the extension to apply for four years and also believe that algae biofuels should qualify for the credits as well as creating an option for monetising the tax credits as tax [.].

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US ponders boost to EV tax credits

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The US government is considering cutting taxes on liquefied natural gas (LNG) and increase tax breaks for electric cars to increase the uptake of alternative fuel vehicles. In a new US Treasury analysis of tax proposals, it is proposed that suggests that the current allowance of up to $7,500[.].

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Alternative fuels lose company car discounts

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Discounts on company car taxation for hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles will be scrapped under new tax terms revealed as part of yesterday’s Budget. The changes will affect the most polluting hybrids such as the Lexus RX 400H and biofuel ready cars such as the Saab 9-5 Biopower.

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Survey Finds US Hybrids and Diesels Beat Gasoline Models on Full Cost of Ownership

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The long-time knock against “green” cars, trucks and SUVs is that their sticker prices do not justify the gas savings. Green” vehicles hold their value better than traditional cars, trucks and SUVs. Tax credits matter. Alternative-fuel vehicles provide a strong hedge against a jump in fuel prices.

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Green cars need to improve to build ’solid’ market foundation

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Alternative-fuelled green cars still need to improve performance and reduce in price if they are to establish a real hold in market, the latest research has revealed. Tags: Green credentials alternative vehicles Green cars research.

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How the Budget affects green car drivers

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The increase has been dubbed a “tax of the many&# by Conservative Party leader David Cameron. For green car enthusiasts, the results of the Budget present something of a mixed bag. There will then be an additional one penny increase above the rate of inflation per year from 2010 to 2013.