Green Car Congress

JUNE 23, 2022

President Biden called on Congress to suspend the federal gas tax for the next 90 days, through the busy summer driving season—18 cents per gallon for gasoline and 24 cents per gallon for diesel. He also called on states to suspend their state gas taxes as well or to find other ways to deliver some relief.

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EV Adoption

JULY 4, 2022

As sales of electric vehicles begin to reach significant numbers across the US, states are exploring approaches to replace lost tax revenue since EV drivers don’t pay fuel taxes as drivers of gas-powered cars do at gas stations. Unfortunately there is currently no simple and agreed upon best replacement for the fuel tax.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2013

Among the transportation-related elements of US President Barack Obama’s new climate action plan, which he is outlining today in a speech at Georgetown University, is the development of new fuel economy standards for heavy-duty vehicles post-2018. New energy efficiency standards. Expanding the Better Buildings Challenge.

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Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Also included are tax credits for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) producers, many of whom have already supported landmark flights powered by renewable, low-carbon advanced biofuels. The Advanced Biofuels Association looks forward to engaging with Congress and the Department of the Treasury for guidance around the IRA’s tax credits.

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EV Adoption

MARCH 9, 2021

This past week was a whirlwind of EV news and developments from FedEx’s plans to electrify its fleet by 2040, VW saying it expects 50% of its US sales to be from EVs, to GM’s likely plans to build a second battery factory with LG Chem, and much more … Automaker/EV Models. VW expects half of U.S. Batteries and Charging.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2010

Currently there are no fuel consumption standards for such vehicles, which account for about 26% of the transportation fuel used in the US. The report does not recommend a specific numerical standard. This is called load-specific fuel consumption (LSFC). The report urges Congress to consider this approach.

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