US environmental regulation policies for vehicles
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Revision as of 14:04, 11 January 2007
In an effort to conserve national energy and to improve automobile efficiency, Congress enacted laws that help motivate vehicle manufacturers to invest in research and manufacturing of vehicles with higher fuel economy and better efficiency. Today, there are two main federal laws that govern the fuel economy of automobile fleets, as well as an incentive policy that encourage automotive manufacturers to put out more alternative fuel vehicles. Besides penalizing vehicle producers, there are also currently a few tax credits that encourage buying of alternative fuel vehicles.
This list was compiled to gain a better understanding of U.S. policies on vehicle regulations and the effect they have on manufacturers and consumers. We wish to use this information in our optimization model, combining influence of policy with engineering goals and market demands and.
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US Federal Policies
Federal regulations and incentives include... For more information...
Producer-Targeted
1. Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE)
2. CAFE Incentives for Alternative Fuel Vehicles
3. Gas Guzzler Tax
Consumer-Targeted
Tax Credits
Hybrid Motor Vehicle Credit
- Provides tax credit for light duty hybrid vehicles based on improved fuel economy and fuel saving potential.
Electric Vehicle Tax Credit (1992-2007)
- Energy Policy Act 1992: Tax credit for purchase of qualified EV’s.
- 10% of vehicle cost up to $4000
- reduced by 75% in 2006, expires in 2007
Biodiesel and Ethanol Tax Credit (2005-2010)
- Tax incentive for these fuels.
- Blenders and retailers
- $0.51/ pure gal ethanol
- $0.0051/ % points of blended ethanol (ex - E10: $0.051/gal, E85: $0.4335/gal)
- Blenders and retailers
- Producers
- $0.51/ gal ethanol @ >= 190 proof
- $1/ gal agri-biodiesel
- $0.51/ waste-grease biodiesel
- mixed fuels
- $0.0051/ % point ethanol
- $0.01/ % point agri-biodiesel
- $0.005/ % waste-grease biodiesel
USA State Policies
Each state in the USA has its own policies regarding environmental regulation for vehicles. In particular, California...
Producer-Targeted
Consumer-Targeted
EU Policies
Regulations and incentives in the European Union are...
