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Grassley-Conrad bill would extend ethanol tax credits through 2016

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US Senators Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Kent Conrad (D-North Dakota) introduced a bill—the Domestic Energy Promotion Act of 2011— that would extend, through 2016, at descending levels, the volumetric ethanol excise tax credit, or VEETC, which is also known as the blenders’ credit.

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Coalition for E85 forms to push for inclusion in Alternative Fuel Credit

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A coalition of retailers, producers, equipment manufacturers, and others have formed the “Coalition for E85” to push for ongoing US Federal tax credits for ethanol fuel. If the current tax credit for ethanol fuel expires at year’s end, flex fuel vehicle drivers will pay as much as 38 cents more per gallon.

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

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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., Over the last decade, the second-generation biofuels industry has struggled to reach commercialization. The Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS2) in the U.S.

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Why Fleet Owners Are Electrifying Their Vehicles This Year

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Thanks to new tax credits for EVs and EV charging stations as well as lower fuel and maintenance costs for EVs, fleet managers can now save money while setting an example for other organizations. Limited time to claim tax credits for EV fleets There are currently numerous incentives to purchase EVs and EV charging equipment.

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Progress! IRA signed into law

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The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is a massive climate, health care, and tax bill with the overarching goal of slowing the rise in consumer prices that have been climbing at the fastest pace in approximately 40 years. This will support millions more low- and middle-income families than the original credit. history affects EV policy.

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Blink’s 2023 Year in Review

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As we approach the end of 2023, we want to acknowledge significant industry news and the remarkable accomplishments of Blink Charging throughout this year. The North American electric vehicle industry made a monumental shift in the summer of 2023, and Blink is proud to respond with our state-of-the-art charging stations.

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US DOE Awards $300 Million in Clean Cities Grants to Support Alternative Fuels, Vehicles, and Infrastructure Development

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These projects put more than 9,000 alternative fuel and energy-efficient light-, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles on the road, and establish 542 refueling locations across the country. The project will deploy 502 alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles through 119 public and private fleets throughout the state.