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(6.16.10) The Senate on Wednesday voted
45-52 in opposition to moving forward on the $140 billion so-called
tax extenders bill the resuscitates expired tax breaks [on
biodiesel] and extends several spending measures. The bill was authored by Senate Finance
Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.), who argued the proposal would help
shore up the job market. However, centrist senators in both parties
were uncomfortable with supporting the bill because it added
approximately $80 billion to the deficit. Senate Budget ranking member Judd Gregg
(R-N.H.) raised the budget point of order against the bill that led
to this morning's vote and forced Democratic leaders to withdraw the
legislation. The upper chamber could now take up a Republican alternative offered by Sen. John Thune (S.D.) that is fully paid for, but not expected to pass. Baucus is then expected to offer a slimmed down version of the legislation that just failed. Democratic leaders hope that centrist members will support a smaller bill that does add as much to the deficit.
1.12.10 - At an event in Columbus, Indiana, Secretary Chu announced the selection of nine projects totaling more than $187 million to improve fuel efficiency for heavy-duty trucks and passenger vehicles. The funding includes more than $100 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, and with a private cost share of 50%, will support nearly $375 million in total research, development, and demonstration projects across the country. The nine winners have stated their projects will create over 500 jobs, primarily researchers, engineers, and managers who will develop these new technologies. By 2015, the projects expect to create over 6,000 jobs—many in manufacturing and assembly. Currently, the transportation sector accounts for 28% of total U.S. energy use. As these vehicle technologies are adopted broadly across the country, they could save more than 100 million gallons of gasoline and diesel per day, and reduce carbon emissions from on-road vehicles by 20% by 2030.
Chevron to Pull Out of
Kentucky and 10 other Eastern States
CNG Energy Offers NGV Certification Class at Big Sandy Community & Technical College 10.6.09 - CNG Energy, LLC announced today the company would host a certification class on natural gas vehicle fueling conversion systems in cooperation with Big Sandy Community and Technical College. For individuals completing the class a certificate designating them as a Certified NGV System Installer® will be awarded. Opportunities to be a Certified NGV Tank Inspector® will also be offered as part of the training class. The five-day training class will be held from November 30 through December 4 at the BSCTC Mayo campus. Individuals will be trained on both gasoline and diesel installations.
Motor Fuels Tax Rate Increase for Kentucky It has been determined for the quarter October 1 through December 31, 2009, the combined tax rate for the Kentucky variable motor fuels normal tax and "Supplemental Highway User Motor Fuel" tax will increase from 21.1 to 21.8 cents per gallon on gasoline and liquefied petroleum gas. The rate will increase from 18.1 to 18.8 cents per gallon on special fuels. The Petroleum Storage Tank Environmental Assurance Fee for the same quarter is 1.4 cents per gallon. For further information with regard to the motor fuels tax rate, please contact the Road Fund Tax Branch office at (502) 564-3853.
 UL
announces new certification path for ethanol fuel dispensers
8.10.09 - Underwriters Laboratories (UL), a world leader in product safety testing services, announced today a new certification path for fuel dispensers for mid-level ethanol blends up to E25. With the new certification path, manufacturers of dispensers, assemblies and components now have three certification options to choose from to balance market needs and provide maximum flexibility as advances are made in the fuel industry.
"The development of renewable energies continues to evolve at a
rapid pace and we understand the need for future innovation, cost
effectiveness and getting product to market quickly; however, public
safety must remain paramount," said Jeff Smidt, General Manager
Global Energy Business for UL. "We now have multiple certification
paths available for fuel dispensers that will provide not only for
public safety, but also future blend flexibility for dispenser
manufacturers. We feel with this additional certification path, we
have addressed current and future industry needs."
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Recovery Act
Announcement: DOE Announces Recovery Act Funding of up to
$5.5 million for Ethanol Blends Infrastructure and Outreach
Kentucky
joins 44 states with low speed electric vehicle legislation
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