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Tag Archives: Incentive

US Mayor Conference Backs NAT GAS Act

June 18, 2010 – 1:02 am | | USA, Oklahoma

At its 78th Annual Meeting, the US Conference of Mayors, for mayors of cities with populations greater than 30,000 people, lent its weight to adoption of the NAT Gas Act (New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2009) and other natural gas vehicle incentives. The NAT GAS Bill was introduced to the US [...]

Categories Natural Gas Vehicles (NGV), Policy | Also tagged: conference, lobbying | 8793Comments (0)http://www.ngvglobal.com/us-mayor-conference-backs-nat-gas-act-0618US+Mayor+Conference+Backs+NAT+GAS+Act2010-06-17+15%3A02%3A22NGV+Global

The American Power Act – New US Legislation Includes Natural Gas Provisions

May 14, 2010 – 2:24 am | | USA

Natural gas vehicles in the US would get an economic boost from legislation introduced late last week by Senators John Kerry and Joe Lieberman. The two senators included provisions in their proposed climate change legislation, the American Power Act, that would support the production and purchase of natural gas vehicles, reports NGVAmerica.

Categories Policy, Vehicles & Fuels | Also tagged: local government, NGVAmerica, tax credit | 8261Comments (0)http://www.ngvglobal.com/the-american-power-act-new-us-legislation-includes-natural-gas-provisions-0514The+American+Power+Act+-+New+US+Legislation+Includes+Natural+Gas+Provisions2010-05-13+16%3A24%3A01NGV+Global

New US Study Urges HD Fleet Vehicles Convert to Natural Gas

April 17, 2010 – 1:12 pm | | USA

The Center for American Progress (CAP) has added its voice to the call for national incentives to stimulate a broader uptake of natural gas as a transportation fuel in the US. A memo released last week encourages the purchase and retrofit of 3.5 million heavy vehicles to run on natural gas, along with the construction of [...]

Categories Market Developments, Natural Gas Vehicles (NGV), Policy | Also tagged: HD Vehicles | 7856Comments (0)http://www.ngvglobal.com/new-us-study-urges-hd-fleet-vehicles-convert-to-natural-gas-0417New+US+Study+Urges+HD+Fleet+Vehicles+Convert+to+Natural+Gas2010-04-17+03%3A12%3A01NGV+Global

New Loan Facility for Taxi CNG Conversions in Gangwon Province, Korea

April 13, 2010 – 12:58 pm | | Korea, Chuncheon City

A pioneering agreement in Korea is set to increase the number of taxis operating on CNG in Gangwon Province. Signed last week in Chuncheon City, host city to the 2012 IANGV conference and exhibition, the agreement took place between the Gangwon Credit Guarantee Foundation (GCGF), Provincial Independent Taxi Drivers Council and NGVS, vehicle conversion subsidiary [...]

Categories Business, Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), Market Developments | Also tagged: CNG conversion, Taxis | 7651Comments (0)http://www.ngvglobal.com/new-loan-facility-for-taxi-cng-conversions-in-gangwon-province-korea-0413New+Loan+Facility+for+Taxi+CNG+Conversions+in+Gangwon+Province%2C+Korea2010-04-13+02%3A58%3A43NGV+Global

NGVAmerica Testifies Before Senate EPW Committee

March 30, 2010 – 7:14 pm | | USA

Growing Bi-Partisan Support for NGVs in USA

NGVAmerica President, Rich Kolodziej testified last week before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee’s hearing titled “Opportunities to Improve Energy Security and Environment through Transportation Policy”. The session was chaired by Sens. Barbara Boxer (D-CA) and ranking member Jim Inhofe (R-OK). Also in attendance were U.S. Senators Ben [...]

Categories Policy | Also tagged: lobbying, NGVAmerica, tax credit | 7322Comments (1)http://www.ngvglobal.com/ngvamerica-testifies-before-senate-epw-committee-0330NGVAmerica+Testifies+Before+Senate+EPW+Committee2010-03-30+09%3A14%3A45NGV+Global

Westport Engines Line Up for Carbon Credits

March 30, 2010 – 7:08 pm | | Canada, Vancouver BC

Westport announces the first global carbon finance program for transportation registered to the Voluntary Carbon Standard; awaiting validation.

Westport Innovations Inc., a provider of alternative fuel, low-emissions transportation technologies, has launched a program to monetize the carbon emission reductions associated with Cummins Westport (CWI) and Westport HD natural gas engines, in collaboration with Grütter Consulting. The [...]

Categories Business, Market Developments | Also tagged: biogas, Biomethane, Compressed Natural Gas, emissions, GHG, HD Vehicles, Liquefied natural gas, LNG, transit bus, urban bus | 7269Comments (0)http://www.ngvglobal.com/westport-engines-line-up-for-carbon-credits-0330Westport+Engines+Line+Up+for+Carbon+Credits2010-03-30+09%3A08%3A58NGV+Global

Trinidad and Tobago to Encourage Faster Shift to NGVs

January 23, 2010 – 1:04 am | Source: Guardian | Trinidad and Tobago

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 [...]

Categories Country Reports, Policy | Also tagged: Compressed Natural Gas, emissions | 6084Comments (1)http://www.ngvglobal.com/trinidad-and-tobago-to-encourage-faster-shift-to-ngvs-0123Trinidad+and+Tobago+to+Encourage+Faster+Shift+to+NGVs2010-01-22+15%3A04%3A33NGV+Global

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 [...]

Categories Country Reports, Infrastructure, Market Developments, Natural Gas Vehicles (NGV), Vehicles & Fuels | Also tagged: Compressed Natural Gas, Fleets, fueling stations, funding | 5970Comments (1)http://www.ngvglobal.com/texans-are-busy-with-ngvs-0120Texans+are+Busy+with+NGVs2010-01-20+09%3A49%3A21NGV+Global

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) [...]

Categories Policy | Also tagged: NGVAmerica | 5438Comments (0)http://www.ngvglobal.com/tax-extenders-bill-passed-in-us-house-of-reps-senate-next-stop-1211Tax+Extenders+Bill+Passed+in+US+House+of+Reps+-+Senate+Next+Stop2009-12-10+23%3A07%3A44NGV+Global

Tripartite Letter to US Congress Seeks Tax Credits Extension for NGVs

November 27, 2009 – 11:42 pm | Source: APGA | USA

Tax credits set to expire end-of-year; new incentives sought
The American Public Gas Association (APGA) has joined the American Gas Association (AGA) and Natural Gas Vehicle Association (NGVAmerica) on a letter in support of Congress extending expiring tax credits for natural gas vehicles. The letter was sent to the chairs and ranking members of the [...]

Categories Business, Market Developments, Policy | Also tagged: Alternative Fuels, Compressed Natural Gas, LNG, lobbying, tax credit | 5325Comments (0)http://www.ngvglobal.com/tripartite-letter-to-us-congress-seeks-tax-credits-extension-for-ngvs-1127Tripartite+Letter+to+US+Congress+Seeks+Tax+Credits+Extension+for+NGVs2009-11-27+13%3A42%3A18NGV+Global

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. [...]

Categories Policy | Also tagged: Taxis | 5076Comments (0)http://www.ngvglobal.com/dallas-fort-worth-airport-implements-natural-gas-taxi-policy-1108Dallas+Fort+Worth+Airport+Implements+Natural+Gas+Taxi+Policy2009-11-07+22%3A05%3A35NGV+Global

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 [...]

Categories Market Developments, Policy | Also tagged: funding | 3861Comments (2)http://www.ngvglobal.com/bolivia-reactivates-cng-conversion-program-0816Bolivia+Reactivates+CNG+Conversion+Program2009-08-15+14%3A58%3A18NGV+Global

New US NAT GAS Act of 2009 Introduced on ‘Energy Independence Day’

July 8, 2009 – 11:38 pm | | USA

Credit 80% of Incremental Increase for Dedicated Natural Gas Vehicles Proposed
Fueling America Act 2009 also introduced
T. Boone Pickens has declared the 8th July “Energy Independence Day” on the one year anniversary of the launch of the Pickens Plan. Further, he is encouraging the event to be registered on [...]

Categories Policy | Also tagged: lobbying, tax credit | 3096Comments (0)http://www.ngvglobal.com/new-us-nat-gas-act-of-2009-introduced-on-energy-independence-day-0708New+US+NAT+GAS+Act+of+2009+Introduced+on+%27Energy+Independence+Day%272009-07-08+13%3A38%3A39NGV+Global

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 [...]

Categories Market Developments, Policy | 3065Comments (0)http://www.ngvglobal.com/indias-finance-minister-proposes-tax-incentives-for-major-gas-infrastructure-development-0708India%27s+Finance+Minister+Proposes+Tax+Incentives+for+Major+Gas+Infrastructure+Development2009-07-08+09%3A31%3A19NGV+Global

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 [...]

Categories Policy | Also tagged: local government, NGVAmerica | 3046Comments (0)http://www.ngvglobal.com/emisstar-study-shows-ngv-incentives-contribute-to-vehicle-emissions-reduction-0707Emisstar+Study+Shows+NGV+Incentives+Contribute+to+Vehicle+Emissions+Reduction2009-07-07+03%3A35%3A22NGV+Global
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