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VW: $50 Million In Tax Credits, Wanted Electric-Car Credits For Diesels Too

Green Car Reports

Buyers of various Volkswagen TDI diesel vehicles took about $50 million in Federal income-tax credits in 2009 for the purchase of their supposedly green car.

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OECD paper presents and analyzes policies and programs to foster market growth of green cars

Green Car Congress

Given the specific barriers, suggests author Andrea Beltramello, there is a role for government to support the development and diffusion of green vehicles, including through policies to strengthen the markets for green cars. Alternative fuels include biofuels, natural gas, hydrogen and electricity from the grid.

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Push for biofuels tax credits

Green Cars News

A group of biotechnology and biofuel companies and trade associations have appealed for an extension to the tax credits offered for cellulosic biofuels. Tags: Biofuels Green cars Latest news algae biofuel Alternative Fuels biofuel tax credits Green JOB Act renewable energy economy.

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Survey Finds US Hybrids and Diesels Beat Gasoline Models on Full Cost of Ownership

Green Car Congress

The long-time knock against “greencars, trucks and SUVs is that their sticker prices do not justify the gas savings. Clean diesels are generally priced at a lower premium and still offer significant fuel economy. Green” vehicles hold their value better than traditional cars, trucks and SUVs. Tax credits matter.

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Report from the REFF-Wall Street; Themes in Renewable Energy Finance

Green Car Congress

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). Is tax equity dead? The US is in a race for global dominance in the new energy economy with China.

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Honda begins production of natural gas vehicles

Green Cars News

The vehicle, which is eligible for a $4,000 Federal tax credit, is powered by a 113hp (84kW), 1.8litre, 16 valve SOHC i-VTEC four-cylinder engine that is built at Honda’s engine plant in Anna, Ohio. Its fuel economy statistics are 24mpg in city driving and 36mpg on the highway.

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Governor Pataki On Board

Plug In Partners

The $10 million PHEV program will encourage the development and deployment of these vehicles, which can achieve a fuel economy of up to 100 miles per gallon. The expansion of the State’s Empire Zones program to provide tax benefits to clean energy companies regardless of where they are located in New York State.

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