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California reduces tax on dimethyl ether (DME) fuel to be consistent with other alternative fuels; enabling retail sales

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

The California state legislature passed and the Governor signed into law a bill ( AB-2663 ) that lowers the Use Fuel Tax rate of dimethyl ether (DME) from $0.18 per gallon of DME-propane fuel blend used on or after 1 July 2021 (the same tax rate as propane, $0.06 President and CEO of Oberon Fuels. per gallon).

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Tax Alternative Fuels California Fuel

California Governor signs $52B fuel tax and vehicle fee bill for transportation infrastructure; $100 ZEV fee

Green Car Congress

APRIL 30, 2017

billion over the next decade through an increase in fuel taxes and vehicle fees—including on zero emission vehicles (ZEVs)—to fix roads, freeways and bridges in communities across California and put more dollars toward transit and safety. . $1 250 million in local transportation planning grants.

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Fuel Tax Tax Transportation California

Motor vehicle taxation brings in €440.4B for governments in major European markets

Green Car Congress

MAY 4, 2020

The taxes fall into three broad categories: vehicle acquisition (VAT, sales tax, registration tax); ownership (annual circulation tax, road tax); and motoring (fuel tax). Motor tax revenues collected by governments have increased by almost 3% compared to the previous year, and the grand total of €440.4

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Motor Motors Motoring Market

Senators Sanders, Boxer propose legislation to institute GHG price on large stationary sources and remove support for fossil fuel industries

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 15, 2013

The legislation also proposes numerous actions against financing and support for fossil fuel industries. Imported fuels and products would also be charged the same carbon fee that domestic fuels and products play, unless the exporting nation has similar climate program and already charges a fee on carbon. International sources.

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Industrial Industry Price Fuel

UC Davis study: roadkill declines as COVID-19 continues

Green Car Congress

JUNE 26, 2020

In April, the state granted temporary protective status to mountain lions in Southern California. Additional recent reports cover the impacts of COVID-19 mitigation on traffic accidents, greenhouse gas emissions and fuel tax revenues. —,Winston Vickers, who directs the California Mountain Lion Project.

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Davis Idaho California Fuel Tax

Iowa gives B11 and above a tax break

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 26, 2015

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad signed into law a bill ( Senate File 257 ) which, among other things, raises the state’s fuel tax while providing a small incentive for biodiesel. A provision of the bill gives a partial exemption to the new tax for diesel blended with at least 11% biodiesel (B11).

Iowa

Iowa Tax Fuel Tax Grant

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

Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2013

Among the transportation-related elements of US President Barack Obama’s new climate action plan, which he is outlining today in a speech at Georgetown University, is the development of new fuel economy standards for heavy-duty vehicles post-2018. Climate Change Emissions Fuel Efficiency Fuels Heavy-duty Policy' Earlier post.).

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Obama Cleaner Climate Fuel Economy

Belfer Center report calls for policymakers to begin taking steps to change policies for funding US transportation infrastructure

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 23, 2010

users pay for the construction and maintenance of roads via a federal fuel tax. Revenues from the tax go into the federal Highway Trust Fund, which is independent of the General Fund; every five years or so Congress passes an authorization bill to allocate these revenues. —Huang et al.

Transportation

Transportation Fuel Tax Tax Gasoline-Electric

EV Road Usage Fees: A 3-Step Guide for States

Plug in America

JULY 26, 2023

As drivers embark on cross-country adventures, we take for granted miles of open roads. States rely on gas taxes to fund road improvements and repairs. Step 1: Identify Revenue Replacement Baseline Since all states have a gas tax in place, let’s not recreate the wheel. a year in gas taxes. But who pays for these roads?

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Tax Arizona Gas-Electric Gas

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

Green Car Congress

APRIL 23, 2009

It also discusses fuel taxes and prices, which affect both travel and vehicle choices. Policies to promote these options include travel planning, fuel and road price increases, dedicated infrastructure or prioritization for non-motorized modes, and training and education campaigns. But there is a bigger picture.

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Fuel Tax Green Cars Tax Cars

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

Blink Charging

OCTOBER 6, 2023

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.

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Tax Charging Virginia Gas-Electric

Switching to electric cars ‘could increase emissions’

Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 10, 2009

The most certain way to promote electric-powered transport is to tighten long-term CO2 standards for cars to 80 g/km by 2020 and 60 g/km by 2025 whilst at the same time increasing fuel taxes. A lack of stringent CO2 standards removes the main incentive for motor industry to invest in electrification.

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Emissions Electric Cars CO2 Cars

Opinion: A More Level Playing Field for Advanced Biofuels

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

However, America’s clean energy transition has been characterized by siloed thinking and inflexibility despite significant advances in low-carbon fuel alternatives. But, there is still more that can be done to incorporate low-carbon fuel alternatives into our national climate strategy. It doesn’t have to be this way.

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Tax Credit Fuel Alternative Tax Congress

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California reduces tax on dimethyl ether (DME) fuel to be consistent with other alternative fuels; enabling retail sales

California Governor signs $52B fuel tax and vehicle fee bill for transportation infrastructure; $100 ZEV fee

Motor vehicle taxation brings in €440.4B for governments in major European markets

Senators Sanders, Boxer propose legislation to institute GHG price on large stationary sources and remove support for fossil fuel industries

UC Davis study: roadkill declines as COVID-19 continues

Iowa gives B11 and above a tax break

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

Belfer Center report calls for policymakers to begin taking steps to change policies for funding US transportation infrastructure

EV Road Usage Fees: A 3-Step Guide for States

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

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

Switching to electric cars ‘could increase emissions’

Opinion: A More Level Playing Field for Advanced Biofuels

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