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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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The increase brings the gasoline tax from $0.414 to $0.507 per gallon (22.5%). In order to ensure the state has the funds necessary to support these projects, the law dictates that the Petroleum Products Gross Receipt (PPGR) tax rate must be adjusted accordingly to generate roughly $2 billion per year. million.

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Australia PM Gillard announces carbon pricing plan; transport fuels exempt, but lowered fuel tax credits to bring carbon price to some businesses

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Transport fuels will be excluded from the carbon pricing mechanism. However, where applicable, an equivalent carbon price will be applied through changes in fuel tax credits or excise. A carbon price will be applied to domestic aviation, domestic shipping, rail transport, and non-transport use of fuels.

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kWh Billing and New EV Charging Tax Policies: What You Need to Know

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As both EV adoption increases and internal combustion engine vehicles have become more fuel efficient, states are seeking to offset lost revenue from the gas tax. With states enacting new kWh taxes on EVs and EV charging, we want to make sure you have the right information. kWh tax begins on July 1, 2025.

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New UK Report Welcomes Moves to Promote Green Cars but Stresses Importance of Policies to Reduce Car Use

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The UK Energy Research Centre (UKERC), the focal point for UK research on sustainable energy, today launched an extensive review of policies which could significantly reduce transport CO 2 emissions. The report reviews more than 500 international reports and papers on the subject, each of which was categorized and assessed for relevance.

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Next 10 report finds California will meet or exceed original target of 1.5M ZEVs by 2025

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It also reviews policies and implications that could affect future market growth. The growth of ZEVs represents a potential drain on motor vehicle fuel taxes, which could affect state transportation revenue. As of October 2017, 337,483 ZEVs have been sold in California. ZEV sales increased 29.1% Grid overload is another concern.

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Obama climate plan calls for new fuel economy standards for heavy-duty vehicles post-2018; cleaner fuels and investment in advanced fossil energy

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A Federal Quadrennial Energy Review. Other efforts include collaborating with partners around the world on eliminating fossil fuel tax subsidies; leading global sector public financing towards cleaner energy; and strengthening global resilience to climate change.

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Green cars are good but reducing car use is better

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The UK Energy Research Centre has launched an extensive review of policies that could significantly reduce CO2 emissions and finds that in addition to promoting electric cars policies must play a big role in helping drivers leave their cars at home. What do you make of these suggestions?