The Government of Trinidad and Tobago (T&T) is planning to add new financial incentives for NGVs to encourage more motorists to use the fuel and protect the environment. “Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) is the way to go,” said Energy Minister Conrad Enill, adding that utilizing more CNG will enhance T&T’s commitment to the environment. The [...]
Tag Archives: Incentive
Trinidad and Tobago to Encourage Faster Shift to NGVs
January 23, 2010 – 1:04 am
Source: Guardian
Trinidad and Tobago
Texans are Busy with NGVs
January 20, 2010 – 7:49 pm
USA, Texas
The oil-rich sprawling State of Texas may seem an unlikely environment for natural gas vehicles to gain a foothold, but that is what is happening. The Railroad Commission of Texas (RCT), which has primary regulatory jurisdiction over oil and natural gas industry, pipeline transporters, natural gas & hazardous liquid pipeline industry, natural gas utilities and [...]
Tax Extenders Bill Passed in US House of Reps – Senate Next Stop
December 11, 2009 – 9:07 am
USA
Efforts to extend Volumetric Excise Tax Credits (VETAC) in the USA beyond the current December 31 deadline have come one step closer to success this week with the House of Representatives passing the “Tax Extenders” Bill (HR4213) on Wednesday. The bill extends the tax credit of 50 cents per gallon of compressed natural gas (CNG) [...]
Dallas Fort Worth Airport Implements Natural Gas Taxi Policy
November 8, 2009 – 8:05 am
Source: NGVAmerica
USA, Dallas TX
The Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) International Airport has instituted a new policy to further incentivize the use of natural gas taxis. Effective immediately, natural gas-powered taxicabs will be first in line for fares at DFW. The policy was approved by the DFW Board to help improve North Texas’ air quality and reduce dependence on foreign oil. [...]
Bolivia Reactivates CNG Conversion Program
August 16, 2009 – 12:58 am
Source: La Prensa
Bolivia, La Paz
The number of natural gas vehicles in Bolivia will get a major boost with the Government’s decision to commit almost 35 million Bolivianos (USD 0.5 million) for vehicle conversions. The program is intended to help reduce Bolivia’s importations of diesel and gasoline by reactivating the NGV conversion industry. Funds have been allocated from the Free [...]
India’s Finance Minister Proposes Tax Incentives for Major Gas Infrastructure Development
July 8, 2009 – 7:31 pm
India
New Incentives for Investment, New Opportunities for NGV Businesses
Indigenous natural gas production is set to double; LNG infrastructure is being expanded; development of a long distance gas highway blueprint to facilitate nationwide transportation of gas is proposed — these were some of the points raised in India’s Finance Minister, Shri Pranab Mukherjee’s Union Budget 2009 [...]
Emisstar Study Shows NGV Incentives Contribute to Vehicle Emissions Reduction
July 7, 2009 – 1:35 pm
USA, Bayport N.Y.
Switching from petroleum-based fuels to clean-burning natural gas vehicles is definitely a work in progress for regional and local governments and private fleets operating in the New York Metropolitan area, according to a new research report published today, and made freely available, by Emisstar LLC. Commissioned by NGVAmerica, the study authors attribute much of the [...]
Brazil’s Sulgás Offers Incentives to Boost Natural Gas Conversions
June 29, 2009 – 11:48 pm
Brazil, Porto Alegre
Free or discounted fuel, conversion discounts…
The Gas Company of Rio Grande do Sul (Sulgás) has commenced a new initiative to expand sales in the natural gas vehicle sector. The program — GNV: Sinal Verde para a Economia (CNG: Green Sign for the Economy) — was launched in collaboration with a network of fuelling stations, [...]
