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OCTOBER 13, 2019

France’s Constitutional Council, the highest constitutional authority in the country, ruled in favor of excluding palm oil from the list of biofuels that enjoy tax incentives. This ruling affirms the European Commission’s decision that palm oil diesel be labelled as unsustainable and consequently should not be promoted.

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MAY 15, 2017

Ryder System, a leader in commercial fleet management, dedicated transportation, and supply chain solutions, has begun to offer 100% renewable diesel (RD) fuel at its San Francisco fueling facility. Therefore, offering a better solution for fuel filters, elastomer seals and components, and storage tanks.

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MARCH 14, 2023

Globally, diesel and jet fuel account for more than one-third of the liquid fossil fuel used. This sets the stage for the scalable and sustainable production of algae oil as the feedstock of choice for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel (RD). and United Airlines Ventures.

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MARCH 21, 2018

The sale includes all of Delek’s membership interests in AltAir Paramount, LLC which operates a 3,000 barrel per day renewable diesel and renewable jet fuel facility, Delek’s idled Paramount refinery, and associated pipelines and storage tanks. Earlier post.). —Uzi Yemin, Chairman, President and CEO of Delek.

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MARCH 23, 2015

Imports of biomass-based diesel fuel (both biodiesel and renewable diesel) into the US fell 36% to 333 million gallons in 2014, following record levels of imports in 2013 according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). US renewable diesel imports reached 121 million gallons in 2013, down 42% from 2013.

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DECEMBER 9, 2022

This mega-scale renewable power to hydrogen project includes approximately 1.4 million metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually when compared to diesel use in heavy-duty trucks. The project would create more than 1,300 construction and 115 permanent operations jobs, as well as about 200 transportation and distribution jobs.

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JULY 16, 2019

The California Energy Commission approved nearly $70 million in funding to replace more than 200 old diesel school buses with all-electric buses that will reduce school children’s exposure to harmful emissions and help the state reach its climate and air quality goals. School buses are by far the safest way for kids to get to school.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

A new analysis by the NGO Transport & Environment (T&E) concludes that diesel cars emit more CO 2 than equivalent cars on a full lifecycle basis—i.e., According to the T&E analysis, an average diesel car produces emits 3.65 According to the T&E analysis, an average diesel car produces emits 3.65 l/100 km (37.3

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JULY 3, 2017

Based on its analysis of government responses to the Volkswagen diesel scandal as well as to the ongoing publication of research highlighting the adverse effects of NO x and particulate matter on public health, Lux Research has concluded that the question is when—not if—a diesel ban will happen. Click to enlarge.

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MAY 2, 2014

Monthly US biodiesel and renewable diesel imports. Total US imports of biomass-based diesel fuel—biodiesel and renewable diesel—reached 525 million gallons in 2013, compared to 61 million gallons in 2012, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). Source: EIA. Click to enlarge.

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OCTOBER 1, 2021

Aemetis, a renewable fuels company focused on negative-carbon-intensity products, signed an offtake agreement with Delta Air Lines for 250 million gallons of blended fuel containing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to be delivered over the 10-year term of the agreement. Earlier post.) —Eric McAfee, Chairman and CEO of Aemetis.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2010

Operations are underway at the Dynamic Fuels plant, which is successfully converting non-food grade animal fats and greases into high quality renewable fuels. The facility’s renewable diesel fuel product meets all ASTM D975 specifications for diesel fuel. Earlier post.)

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NOVEMBER 29, 2016

GAO was asked by Congress to review issues related to advanced biofuels R&D. The Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) sets statutory targets for increasing volumes of renewable fuels to be blended into domestic transportation fuels through 2022. EPA generally agreed with the conclusions of the report, the GAO said.

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DECEMBER 12, 2013

The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced $150 million in clean energy tax credits to 12 businesses to build US capabilities in clean energy manufacturing; $98 million of that goes to five automakers and suppliers towards investments in domestic manufacturing equipment. million 48C Tax Credit, Delphi Automotive Systems plans to invest $35.3

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JANUARY 1, 2013

8) passed by the US Senate on New Year’s Day by a vote of 89 - 8 to avoid the across-the-board increase in taxes currently called for by the “fiscal cliff” are a number for energy tax benefits. Incentives for biodiesel and renewable diesel are extended to 31 December 2013. Algae is treated as a qualified feedstock.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2018

The UK automotive industry warned that the current anti-diesel agenda combined with the ongoing slow take-up of electric vehicles could mean industry misses its next round of CO 2 targets in 2021, with negative consequences for the UK’s own climate change goals. decline in new diesel registrations. to a new low of 165.4 of the UK’s 2.5

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

Darling International and a subsidiary of Valero Energy Corporation are taking initial steps towards the formation of a joint venture to build a facility capable of producing more than 10,000 barrels/day or (135 million gallons per year) of renewable diesel on a site adjacent to Valero’s St. Valero Renewables. Earlier post.)

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DECEMBER 18, 2010

4853 , the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010 (“Middle Class Tax Relief Act of 2010”). The bill extends the Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit (VEETC) through 2011 at the current rate of $0.45/gallon Biodiesel and renewable diesel.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2012

Audi of America is taking a more aggressive stance with diesel in the US, both in terms of product offerings and in policy. diesel engine, more details of which will emerge closer to launch. As of September 2012, a third of Q7 models sold, and more than 55% of A3 models sold, are diesel. Earlier post.)

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JUNE 15, 2021

Researchers at Argonne National Laboratory, with colleagues from Lawrence Berkeley, Oak Ridge, and National Renewable Energy labs, and the University of Tennessee, have published a comprehensive analysis of the total cost of ownership (TCO) for 12 sizes of vehicles ranging from compact sedans up to Class 8 tractors with sleeper cabs.

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DECEMBER 11, 2009

The US House of Representatives has passed the “Tax Extenders” Bill (HR4213) by a vote of 241 - 181. Tax rules relating to sales required to implement federal and state restructuring policy for qualified electric utilities. The “Tax Extenders” Bill will now go to the Senate.

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DECEMBER 22, 2013

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., The Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS2) in the U.S. The authors used Amyris, Gevo, Green Plains Renewable Energy, KiOR, Lignol Energy Corp.,

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DECEMBER 2, 2021

a renewable fuels company focused on negative carbon intensity products, has an offtake agreement with American Airlines for 280 million gallons of blended fuel containing sustainable aviation fuel (“SAF”) to be delivered over the 7-year term of the agreement. billion, including LCFS, RFS, 45Q and tax credits. Aemetis, Inc.,

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AUGUST 8, 2016

The US Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS2) is intended to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from transportation. Cumulative change in GHG emissions by biofuels qualifying for the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS2). Until then, carbon taxes or a carbon cap-and-trade scheme present a more immediate option for reducing GHG emissions.

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OCTOBER 16, 2013

billion liters) set under the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS) for this year, according to the latest Downstream Regulatory Quarterly Outlook from research and consulting firm GlobalData. This growth is driven in large part by a $1-per-gallon production tax credit extended through the end of 2013 by the US Congress.

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NOVEMBER 23, 2009

UOP LLC used its renewable jet fuel process technology ( earlier post ) to convert oil from camelina, an inedible plant, to renewable jet fuel for a biofuel demonstration flight by KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. Earlier post.). savings compared to petroleum jet. Earlier post.).

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NOVEMBER 29, 2011

They also compared their costs and effectiveness to two alternative policies: an increase in the gas tax and the implementation of energy efficiency improvements. Likewise, a gas tax increase would be 21 times more effective than promoting cellulosic ethanol. —Bill Jaeger, lead author.

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OCTOBER 31, 2017

Finished, saleable products (premium renewable waxes, diesel and naphtha) are meeting customer product specifications and sales are being made to product offtakers. The project expects to qualify for additional incentives worth up to $15 million, provided via Mississippi’s Advantage Jobs Act and other statutory tax incentives.

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JULY 22, 2009

Green Car Congress attended the Renewable Energy Finance Forum - Wall Street (REFF-Wall Street) conference (23-24 June) sponsored by Euromoney Energy Events and the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE). by Bill Cooke. Billion vs. $28.3 Billion in 2008). Earlier post.).

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

Dreher, Acting Assistant Attorney General for the Justice Department’s Environment and Natural Resources Division, announced the return of two indictments against six individuals and three companies for offenses involving federal renewable fuel programs, allegedly creating losses to victims totaling more than $100 million.

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AUGUST 20, 2009

Other forms of renewable biomass—agricultural crop residues, dedicated energy crops, or algae—are excluded. The Act includes three major provisions: Exempts cellulosic biofuels from the state gasoline excise tax. Biofuels mandate.

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MAY 2, 2017

Renewable Energy Group, Inc. Terry Branstad at REG’s Newton biorefinery, extends the existing 2 cents per gallon biodiesel production tax credit for seven years beginning 1 Januar 2018. REG has grown from its beginnings in Ralston 21 years ago into North America’s largest biomass-based diesel producer.

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AUGUST 24, 2015

Recently, the Energy Resources Center made headlines by saying the EPA’s shift on the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) would equal adding 1 million more passenger vehicles on the road. There are options for continuing our commitment towards renewable fuels to secure US energy requirements. tax credit) for blending biofuels.

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OCTOBER 4, 2011

In the absence of major technological innovations or policy changes, the United States is unlikely to meet cellulosic biofuel mandates under the current Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS2) by 2022, according to a new report from the National Research Council. However, whether and how the mandate for cellulosic biofuels will be met is uncertain.

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MAY 23, 2014

In OECD countries, around half the cost is from road transport, according to the report, with diesel vehicles producing the most harmful emissions. This necessitates a renewal of the sector?specific I highlight in particular those policies that favor the use of diesel over gasoline in vehicles. specific evidence base.

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AUGUST 1, 2013

The use of biodiesel as a motor fuel is supported by federal mandates for biodiesel blending under the Renewable Fuel Standard program. Biodiesel blenders are also currently eligible for a federal tax credit of $1 per gallon blended. Biodiesel blenders are also currently eligible for a federal tax credit of $1 per gallon blended.

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MARCH 12, 2012

The American Petroleum Institute (API) filed a lawsuit with the DC Circuit Court challenging the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) for what API called “unachievable” requirements for use of cellulosic biofuels in the 2012 Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). EPA must set the requirement at a realistic volume but they have not.

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