Fuel Tax and Industrial

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 per gallon of DME used and $0.06 per gallon).

Tax

Tax Alternative Fuels California Fuel

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

Green Car Congress

JUNE 23, 2022

He also called on states to suspend their state gas taxes as well or to find other ways to deliver some relief. State gas taxes average another 30 cents per gallon. He also continued his calls for the oil industry to increase refinery capacity to increase production.

Congress

Congress Fuel Tax Tax Fuel

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. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.)

Industrial

Industrial Industry Price Fuel

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

Green Car Congress

JULY 10, 2011

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. Increasing the tax-free threshold and cutting taxes also boosts incentives to work.

Tax Credit

Tax Credit Fuel Tax Carbon Australia

Texas CNG, LNG motor fuel sales double FY 2014 estimate

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 20, 2014

As of 31 July, fiscal 2014 tax revenue from sales of compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG) motor fuel totaled $2,178,199, according to the Texas state Comptroller’s office. State forecasters projected fiscal 2014 natural gas motor fuel tax revenue of $992,000, equal to sales of 6.6

Texas

Texas 2014 Motors Motor

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

Motors

Motors Motor Motoring Market

Baker Institute report: China has positioned itself as a gatekeeper to the energy transition; nickel case study

Green Car Congress

APRIL 21, 2022

The industrialized world brushes these realities under the rug in favor of self-aggrandizing agenda-setting, and, in doing so, engenders critical supply risks and the potential for further environmental degradation. —Baker Institute report Need Nickel?

China

China Energy Indonesia Power Grid

Is A Tax On Electricity (kWh) Consumed The Best Way to Supplement the Fuel Tax for Electric Vehicles?

EV Adoption

JULY 4, 2022

As sales of electric vehicles begin to reach significant numbers across the US, states are exploring approaches to replace lost tax revenue since EV drivers don’t pay fuel taxes as drivers of gas-powered cars do at gas stations. Unfortunately there is currently no simple and agreed upon best replacement for the fuel tax.

Fuel Tax

Fuel Tax Tax Electric Vehicles Fuel

UK Government Pre-Budget Report Offers Tax Exemptions for EVs, £30M in Additional Support for Low-Carbon Vehicles; Annual Fuel Tax Increases and End of Duty Differential for Biofuels

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 21, 2009

These funds are to be directed at a number of sectors including boosts for domestic energy efficiency, community-level power generation, offshore wind development and decarbonizing the chemicals industry in addition to transport sector priorities detailed above. Tags: Climate Change Electric (Battery) Emissions Europe Fuels Policy.

Tax

Tax Carbon Fuel Tax Fuel

National Academies report finds US interstate highways need major overhaul; calls for 20-year blueprint for action

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 9, 2018

The report calls for a 20-year “blueprint for action,” which includes creating an “Interstate Highway System Renewal and Modernization Program,” increasing the federal fuel tax to help pay for it, and allowing tolls and per-mile-charges on more interstate routes. National Academy of Sciences.

Congress

Congress Climate Change Fuel Tax Renewable

Study finds CO2 emissions trading more effective path to automotive CO2 reduction in Europe than tailpipe standards

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

He points out that because of high fuel taxes and the resulting high cost of gasoline in Europe, the existing fleet of passenger cars there is already more efficient than the US fleet, so implementing stringent fuel efficiency standards would be more costly for Europe. Paltsev, S., Henry Chen, YH., Karplus, V.

Standards

Standards Emissions CO2 Europe

New Zealand simplifies Road User Charges system, extends exemption for light electric motor vehicles from 2013 to 2020

Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2012

Since some 36% of diesel is used off-road, such as on farms, by manufacturing, industrial and commercial ventures, and boats, a fuel tax for road use would impose an unfair burden onto these sectors, the government says.). In New Zealand, diesel and electric-powered vehicles pay for their road use through road user charges.

New Zealand

New Zealand Light 2013 2020

IEA technology and policy reports outline paths to halving fuel used for combustion-engined road transport in less than 40 years

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

The policy package includes a new fuel economy readiness index, which measures the extent to which countries have implemented steps that will fully exploit the potential of existing fuel economy technologies and maximise their use in vehicles. Address policy and industry needs at a national level.

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy Fuel Transportation Engine

Sen. Baucus draft for energy tax reform focuses on clean production of electricity and fuels; repeals plug-in vehicle credits

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 19, 2013

Clean fuels tax credit. The staff discussion draft also replaces the current patchwork of incentives for clean fuels with a new tax credit for clean transportation fuel that is technology-neutral and performance-based. In order to qualify for the credit, the electricity must be produced in the United States.

Tax

Tax Tax Credit Cleaning Clean

Congressional Budget Office estimates US federal policies promoting EVs and other fuel-efficient vehicles will cost $7.5B through 2019; little or no impact on gasoline use and GHG in the short term

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 21, 2012

Over the longer term, the analysis finds, the tax credits can affect total gasoline consumption and emissions if future revisions to CAFE standards are influenced by current sales of electric vehicles and expectations about future sales. EDTA response. Carnegie Endowment suggests policies to advance the plug-in market.

Tax Credit

Tax Credit Gasoline Tax Gasoline-Electric

Global Fuel Economy Initiative Releases Roadmap Report on Achieving 50% Fuel Economy Improvement in LDV Fleet by 2050

Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2009

The GFEI report notes that while achieving the targeted reduction in fuel consumption should have “ relatively small ” costs, it notes that consumers are unlikely to demand a 50% improvement in fuel economy without government intervention and pro-active industry action. Vehicle taxes and incentives.

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy Economy Fuel Global

Automotive Market Research Perspectives on Selling Green in a Try-to-Survive Market

Green Car Congress

MAY 2, 2009

Miller doesn’t believe the industry has convinced the American public that “ all other things are equal ” yet with hybrids and the average consumer still believes they are taking a financial risks that extends beyond a purchase price premium when they buy a hybrid.

Market

Market Green Prius Hybrid

CEPS task force report identifies tightening emissions standards as key policy to hit EU 60% reduction in transport GHG; full life-cycle emissions optimal metric

Green Car Congress

JULY 1, 2013

The report of the task force, which was convened in 2011, brought together the views of a diverse group of stakeholders, including the car and oil industries, business associations, international organizations, EU member states and NGOs.

Emissions

Emissions Transportation Standards Climate Change

National Research Council Report Explores Improving Fuel Economy of Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles; Recommends Immediately Beginning Developing a Regulatory Approach

Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2010

Significant engineering work will needed to produce an approach that results in fuel efficiency standards that are cost effective and that accurately represent the effects of fuel consumption reducing technologies. The report does not recommend a specific numerical standard. The report urges Congress to consider this approach.

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy Economy Fuel Vehicles

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

The Better Buildings Challenge targets helping American commercial and industrial buildings becoming at least 20% more energy efficient by 2020. Climate Change Emissions Fuel Efficiency Fuels Heavy-duty Policy' Expanding the Better Buildings Challenge. The Administration will expand the program to multifamily housing.

Obama

Obama Cleaner Fuel Economy Climate

California ARB mods to ZEV regulations for IVMs would result in ~1.9% drop in total ZEV/TZEV units 2018-2025; no impact on air quality requirements

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 20, 2014

In addition, although many experts say that the solution to our energy and climate problems is sending the correct price signals to industry and consumers, the transport sector’s behavior is highly inelastic in that it does not change significantly in response to changes in fuel prices, at least in the range that is politically acceptable.

2018

2018 California 2012 Plug-in

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.

Emissions

Emissions Electric Cars CO2 Cars

UC report to CalEPA outlines policy options to decarbonize California transportation by 2045

Green Car Congress

APRIL 22, 2021

Heavy-duty vehicles: medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, mostly used for goods movement and commercial and industrial use, as well as off-road equipment. Fuels: liquid petroleum fuels that dominate transportation today and renewable and alternative fuels that can act as substitutes. Transportation pricing: Gasoline taxes.

Transportation

Transportation California Davis Carbon

Auto Lobby Wants Input on Government EV Policy Before Changes Are Made

The Truth About Cars

JUNE 3, 2024

Frankly, almost every aspect of the industry does at this stage. For example, fuel taxes (which are accounted for when you pay at the pump) are responsible for funding anywhere from a quarter to a third of all roadway maintenance — which would evaporate as more people started driving electric vehicles.

Auto

Auto Dealers Tax Fuel Tax

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

Blink Charging

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Transitioning from Time-Based to kWh Pricing At the beginning of the EV industry, charging fees were based on time, where EV owners paid for the duration of their charging sessions. Charging station owners or operators are required to remit the tax monthly using prescribed forms provided by the Oklahoma Tax Commission.

Tax

Tax Charging Gas-Electric Virginia

Fuel duty increase: Greenwash or green right?

Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 1, 2009

Many a motorist will grumble today as they get to the pumps and notice a jump in the fuel prices, following the two pence per litre increase in fuel duty, however environmental pressure group, Friends of the Earth (FoE) think the increase is necessary to coax us out of our cars.

Green

Green Fuel Petrol Fuel Tax

Operation and Maintenance of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure

Driivz

JULY 3, 2024

A new charging station may require additional electric service lines and will definitely need installation of industrial-strength wiring, breakers and meters. For industrial-strength public chargers, acquisition costs run higher: US$1,500 to US$5,000 for Type II, and up to US$100,000 per connector for high-end Type III fast DC chargers.

Maintenance

Maintenance Electric Vehicles Charging Vehicles

Opinion: A More Level Playing Field for Advanced Biofuels

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

The IRA is a vote of confidence and real investment from our federal government that will have a positive ripple effect throughout the advanced biofuels industry. These provisions will ultimately strengthen the industries producing low carbon fuel alternatives and position the U.S. New technologies need more.

Tax Credit

Tax Credit Fuel Alternative Congress Tax

FedEx and VW EV Plans, Second GM Battery Factory – EV Week in Review: Mar 2 – Mar 8

EV Adoption

MARCH 9, 2021

To get there – and to reach a fully electric future – five experts and industry leaders say the country will need an aggressive infrastructure plan and an array of green policies to go along with it. – March 2, via TechCrunch. Legislation / Incentives / Policy.

GM

GM Hummer GMC Battery

Republicans call to add $1,000 tax on new EVs, end tax credit

Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

That might be a hard pill to swallow for a number of automakers; GM and Ford are reportedly among those seeking a gradual EV tax credit phaseout. 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning The EV tax credit isnt just one tax credit, but three different EV affordability credits and, some would say, subsidizing the American industry behind them.

Tax Credit

Tax Credit Tax Congress Gasoline-Electric

EV Driven

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

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

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

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

Texas CNG, LNG motor fuel sales double FY 2014 estimate

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

Baker Institute report: China has positioned itself as a gatekeeper to the energy transition; nickel case study

Is A Tax On Electricity (kWh) Consumed The Best Way to Supplement the Fuel Tax for Electric Vehicles?

UK Government Pre-Budget Report Offers Tax Exemptions for EVs, £30M in Additional Support for Low-Carbon Vehicles; Annual Fuel Tax Increases and End of Duty Differential for Biofuels

National Academies report finds US interstate highways need major overhaul; calls for 20-year blueprint for action

Study finds CO2 emissions trading more effective path to automotive CO2 reduction in Europe than tailpipe standards

New Zealand simplifies Road User Charges system, extends exemption for light electric motor vehicles from 2013 to 2020

IEA technology and policy reports outline paths to halving fuel used for combustion-engined road transport in less than 40 years

Sen. Baucus draft for energy tax reform focuses on clean production of electricity and fuels; repeals plug-in vehicle credits

Congressional Budget Office estimates US federal policies promoting EVs and other fuel-efficient vehicles will cost $7.5B through 2019; little or no impact on gasoline use and GHG in the short term

Global Fuel Economy Initiative Releases Roadmap Report on Achieving 50% Fuel Economy Improvement in LDV Fleet by 2050

Automotive Market Research Perspectives on Selling Green in a Try-to-Survive Market

CEPS task force report identifies tightening emissions standards as key policy to hit EU 60% reduction in transport GHG; full life-cycle emissions optimal metric

National Research Council Report Explores Improving Fuel Economy of Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles; Recommends Immediately Beginning Developing a Regulatory Approach

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

California ARB mods to ZEV regulations for IVMs would result in ~1.9% drop in total ZEV/TZEV units 2018-2025; no impact on air quality requirements

Switching to electric cars ‘could increase emissions’

UC report to CalEPA outlines policy options to decarbonize California transportation by 2045

Auto Lobby Wants Input on Government EV Policy Before Changes Are Made

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

Fuel duty increase: Greenwash or green right?

Operation and Maintenance of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure

Opinion: A More Level Playing Field for Advanced Biofuels

FedEx and VW EV Plans, Second GM Battery Factory – EV Week in Review: Mar 2 – Mar 8

Republicans call to add $1,000 tax on new EVs, end tax credit

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