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Oklahoma Supreme Court rules state's electric-car tax unconstitutional

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When the Oklahoma Legislature passed a bill earlier this year that imposed new fees on owners of hybrid and electric cars only, it was swiftly sued by the Sierra Club. Now the Oklahoma Supreme Court has rendered its verdict in that suit, filed in August.

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UPS plans to purchase 1,000 propane-fueled package delivery trucks, install fueling stations; $70M investment

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The propane fleet will replace gasoline- and diesel-fueled vehicles used largely in rural areas in Louisiana and Oklahoma with other states pending. States that attract this type of investment with tax incentives and grants will factor into the UPS deployment strategy. Operations will begin by mid-2014 and be completed early next year.

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Report: Tesla homing in on Austin for Cybertruck Terafactory

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Both Austin and Tulsa, Oklahoma, are considered finalists for the massive "Terafactory", which will build the Cybertruck pickup truck and Model Y crossover. Tesla is asking Austin officials for a tax deal.

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Ford begins production of CNG-capable F-150

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Nearly 20 states—including Oklahoma, Texas, Pennsylvania and Florida—offer or soon will provide tax incentives or rebates for CNG-converted vehicles. Customers also can accelerate the payback period by taking advantage of a growing number of state incentives.

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EIA: US renewable diesel capacity could more than double through 2025

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EIA said that two factors behind growing US renewable diesel capacity are rising targets for state and federal renewable fuel programs and biomass-based diesel tax credits. The “Inflation Reduction Act” extended the biomass-based diesel tax credits through 2024.

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Keystone XL Pipeline application denied; Obama says not a judgment on merits of the pipeline

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On 23 December 2011, the Congress passed the Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011 (“the Act”). And we will do so in a way that benefits American workers and businesses without risking the health and safety of the American people and the environment.

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Velocys reports ENVIA’s GTL plant has reached 200 barrels/day milestone; confirms site for first US biorefinery

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Velocys plc announced that production at ENVIA Energy’s Oklahoma City gas-to-liquids plant has reached an operational capacity of 200 barrels per day (bpd), passing a key capacity milestone. Earlier post.). The plant will continue ramping up to its target operational capacity of 250 bpd.