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Is A Tax On Electricity (kWh) Consumed The Best Way to Supplement the Fuel Tax for Electric Vehicles?

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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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President Biden calls on Congress, States for fuel tax holiday; increase in refinery capacity

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The President said that members of his Administration are meeting with refining companies to try to come up with some near-term steps. —Letter to President Biden.

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California reduces tax on dimethyl ether (DME) fuel to be consistent with other alternative fuels; enabling retail sales

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The California state legislature passed and the Governor signed into law a bill ( AB-2663 ) that lowers the Use Fuel Tax rate of dimethyl ether (DME) from $0.18 per gallon of DME-propane fuel blend used on or after 1 July 2021 (the same tax rate as propane, $0.06 per gallon of DME used and $0.06 per gallon).

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Canoo electric pickup, “electric fuel” tax for EVs, VW ID.4 range and charging: The Week in Reverse

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Which electric SUV arriving later this year makes an “awesome car-camping setup,” according to the company’s CEO? Owners of which electric vehicle will soon get new battery packs in the U.S. and elsewhere?

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T&E: Rising use of private jets sends CO2 emissions soaring

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T&E calculates that a jet fuel tax applied proportionately to flight distances could raise €325 million if applied to all flights departing from the EU and UK. Alternative transport: Companies and individuals should commit to substantial reduction in private jet use.

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Baker Institute report: China has positioned itself as a gatekeeper to the energy transition; nickel case study

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Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and other recent developments, not least post-pandemic recovery, undermined Tsingshan’s short position, forcing the company to purchase nickel at increasing prices to cover the positions, and the LME to increase margin requirements for market participants.

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Ryder San Francisco fueling facility offers 100% renewable diesel

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—Chris Nordh, Ryder Director for Global Fuel Products. The company also plans to analyze continually market opportunities that would benefit its customers to have RD available for their fleets., Based on production levels and availability of RD, Ryder will continue to monitor other markets with plans for expanding this offering.