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NJ boosts gasoline tax 22.5% to $0.507/gallon effective 1 October, diesel to $0.577

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Under the 2016 law (Chapter 57) signed by Governor Christie, New Jersey’s TTF program is required to provide $16 billion over eight years to support critical infrastructure improvements to the state’s roadways and bridges. The increase brings the gasoline tax from $0.414 to $0.507 per gallon (22.5%).

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Analysis concludes that current transportation policy in most US states will likely worsen GHG emission trends in US

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US states are in a unique position to bring down transportation-related GHG emissions, given their primary role in setting statewide transportation policy and directing large amounts of transportation funding. However, most states use few of the available transportation policy tools to reduce.

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GM Maven introduces monthly offering for members; vehicles include the Chevrolet Tahoe and Chevrolet Volt

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Members can access popular GM vehicles for an extended time period without the commitment of leasing, financing or buying. The service was developed initially for entertainment and entrepreneurial communities seeking frictionless, on-demand transportation options and longer-term access to vehicles. and Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.

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BIOX to build 100M liter biodiesel production facility at New York Harbor

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million gallons US)—50% larger than its existing facility in Hamilton, Ontario—and will be located within the IMTT terminal in Bayonne, New Jersey, at New York Harbor. BIOX’s second facility will have a 100 million liter annual capacity (26.4

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Aptera Unveils Pre-Production 2e, Suppliers

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But our team is deeply committed to putting the world’s most efficient vehicle on the road, and despite the tough economy, we’ve recently secured private funding from New Jersey-based NRG Energy. We completed the first close of our recent round of funding last month, and one more financing hurdle remains.

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The State of Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicle Electrification

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In addition to providing clean transportation for children, school bus electrification programs will add $6 billion to the economy and create 46,000 job years. Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Washington, and Vermont are adopting the same rules. However, that is likely to change. With approval from the U.S.

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US DOT Awards $100M in Recovery Act Funds to 43 Transit Projects to Reduce Energy Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emissions

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The US Department of Transportation (DOT) is awarding $100 million in Economic Recovery Act funding to 43 transit agencies for projects to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions from both vehicles and facilities. Connecticut Department of Transportation, Connecticut: $7,000,000. The largest PV installation in Georgia.

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