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Study finds that linking increased transportation tax to environmental or other specific benefits increases Americans support for higher transportation taxes

Green Car Congress

A national phone survey by the Mineta Transportation Institute (MTI) found that a majority of Americans would support higher taxes for. The survey results show that very low support levels for a one-time gas-tax increase or a new mileage tax can be raised by modifying how the tax is structured and the way it is described.

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Attis Industries to acquire corn ethanol plant, grain malting operation from Sunoco; partnership with Novozymes

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Attis expects to finance the transaction with non-dilutive financing. Under this program, the Malt House will receive some tax-exempt status and contribute to the $4 billion per year craft brewery business in the state of New York. Partnership with Novozymes.

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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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The global push to convert the world to electric vehicles will cause supply chain complexities that could undermine the alternative energy transition in the United States, according to a new report from Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy. The detailed report— Need Nickel?

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KSRTC allows transportation of electric scooters & bicycles, reduces ticket charges 

Electric Vehicles India

The newly registered private EVs will get a tax refund. To develop e-mobility Rs 12 crore has been given as ‘e-mobility fund,’ which is used for the tax subsidy to 10,000 electric autos. 50% reduction in motor vehicle tax . The Kerala Finance Corporation will provide loans to purchase electric cars at an interest rate of 7%.

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State of Hawaii to fund BioTork cellulosic biofuels project

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The State of Hawaii recently passed legislation to assist in funding a project that converts crops, crop residues, dedicated energy crops, and agricultural waste into biofuels and value-added co-products. Some of these funds have been committed through the states barrel tax allocations, which target energy and food security initiatives.

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Used EVs – Over The Hill, Or An Absolute Steal?

My Energi

And that’s not all, while the purchase price of EVs has continued to tumble, comparable finance rates are still far higher than their internal combustion engine (ICE) counterparts. From battery systems failing and range figures plummeting, to planned obsolescence after your three-year finance deal is up, we’ve all heard the rumours.

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Sundrop Fuels selects Louisiana site for planned first biogasoline facility

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The Sundrop Fuels advanced biofuels plant will cost approximately $450 to $500 million to build and will be financed in part through the sale of tax-exempt Private Activity Bonds, which do not entail any financial obligation from state or local authorities.

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