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President Biden calls on Congress, States for fuel tax holiday; increase in refinery capacity

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President Biden called on Congress to suspend the federal gas tax for the next 90 days, through the busy summer driving season—18 cents per gallon for gasoline and 24 cents per gallon for diesel. He also called on states to suspend their state gas taxes as well or to find other ways to deliver some relief.

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BYD chairman calls on China to extend NEV tax exemption until 2025

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Now, calls are starting to emerge for the policy to be renewed. Before 2023, China's policies to support the NEV industry include purchase subsidies as well as exemptions from purchase taxes. Last year, the policy was renewed again until the end of 2023. million units , up 90 percent year-on-year and accounting for 27.6

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ICCT report finds expected surge in renewable diesel production could have damaging environmental impacts due to feedstock demand

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The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) has released a report prepared by the consultancy Cerulogy that explores the potential market and environmental impacts of increased capacity for renewable diesel produced by hydrotreating oils and fats in the US. —from the report, “Animal, vegetable or mineral (oil)?”.

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Lawmakers introduce bill to provide blender’s tax credit for Sustainable Aviation Fuel

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The legislation would create a tax credit starting at $1.50 Eligible fuels would need to follow the sustainability criteria established by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) or methodology the bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency to determine is as stringent as ICAO’s.

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Biofuel and Ag organizations call for accountable life cycle analysis for SAF tax credits, DOE to lead

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In an effort to decarbonize transportation and reduce aviation emissions, Congress is considering new legislation to establish a tax credit to promote and develop robust domestic SAF production. We recognize the importance of decarbonizing the aviation sector with low carbon liquid fuels.

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Argonne study finds BEVs can have lowest scheduled maintenance costs, but highest cost of driving

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Researchers at Argonne National Laboratory, with colleagues from Lawrence Berkeley, Oak Ridge, and National Renewable Energy labs, and the University of Tennessee, have published a comprehensive analysis of the total cost of ownership (TCO) for 12 sizes of vehicles ranging from compact sedans up to Class 8 tractors with sleeper cabs.

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Government of Canada releases framework for ending fossil fuel subsidies

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The Assessment Framework builds on Canada’s commitment under the 2021 Glasgow statement to end new direct public support for the international unabated fossil fuel energy sector. Support clean energy, clean technology, or renewable energy. C, and account for the availability of credible alternative energy sources.

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