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go directly to report, PDF _ R40168 - Alternative Fuels and Advanced Technology Vehicles: Issues in Congress
13-Feb-2009; Brent D. Yacobucci; 20 p.
 Abstract: Alternative fuels and advanced technology vehicles are seen by proponents as integral to improving urban air quality, decreasing dependence on foreign oil, and reducing emissions of greenhouse gases. However, major barriers—especially economics—currently prevent the widespread use of these fuels .... [expand]  [read report]
Topics: Transportation
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go directly to report, PDF _ RL34475 - Transportation Fuel Taxes: Impacts of a Repeal or Moratorium
7-May-2008; Robert Pirog and John W. Fischer; 10 p.
 Abstract: Legislation that would repeal or otherwise provide for a summer-long moratorium of federal transportation fuel taxes has been introduced in the 110th Congress. Simultaneously, Senators McCain and Clinton are proposing a summer fuel tax collection moratorium as part of their Presidential campaigns. F.... [expand]  [read report]
Topics: Transportation, Government
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go directly to report, PDF _ RL33413 - Automobile and Light Truck Fuel Economy: The CAFE Standards
7-May-2008; Brent D. Yacobucci and Robert Bamberger; 18 p.
 Update: Previous releases:
December 3, 2007
August 16, 2007
June 1, 2007
/NLE/CRSreports/07Jun/RL33413.pdf
January 19, 2007
December 12, 2006
July 28, 2006
May 09, 2006

MOST RECENT DEVELOPMENTS:
On April 6, 2006, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administ.... [expand]  [read report]
Abstract: High crude oil and gasoline prices and wider concerns over greenhouse gas emissions and climate change have contributed to interest in reducing fossil fuel consumption. This has renewed focus on U.S. gasoline consumption in the transportation sector and federal Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAF.... [expand]  [read report]
Topics: Transportation, Pollution, Air

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go directly to report _ RS22870 - Waiver Authority Under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS)
5-May-2008; Brent D. Yacobucci; 5 p.
 Abstract: Transportation fuels are required by federal law to contain a minimum amount of renewable fuel each year. This renewable fuel standard (RFS), established by the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPAct, P.L. 109-58) and amended by the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA, P.L. 110-140), req.... [expand]  [read report]
Topics: Transportation, Energy
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go directly to report, PDF _ RL33572 - Biofuels Incentives: A Summary of Federal Programs
29-Jul-2008; Brent D. Yacobucci; 18 p.
 Update: Previous Editions:
March 18, 2008
January 3, 2007
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Abstract: With recent high energy prices and the passage of major energy legislation in 2005 (P.L. 109-58), there is ongoing congressional interest in promoting alternatives to petroleum fuels. Biofuels — transportation fuels produced from plants and other organic materials — are of particular interest. E.... [expand]  [read report]
Topics: Climate Change, Science & Technology, Transportation
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go directly to report, PDF _ RL30369 - Fuel Ethanol: Background and Public Policy Issues
17-Dec-2004; Brent Yacobucci; 21 p.
 Update: April 13, 2005
Previous releases: /nle/crsreports/04sep/RL30369.pdf /nle/crsreports/03Aug/RL30369.pdf /nle/crsreports/03Jul/RL30369.pdf /nle/crsreports/03Jun/RL30369.pdf /nle/crsreports/03May/RL30369.pdf http://www.NCSEonline.org/nle/crsreports/RL30369.pdf http://www.NCSEonline.org/nle/crsreport.... [expand]  [read report]
Abstract: In light of a changing regulatory and legislative arena, ethanol as a motor fuel has taken on a pivotal role in bringing together often conflicting environmental and energy security interests. Ethanol is produced from biomass (mainly corn) and is mixed with gasoline to produce cleaner-burning fuel c.... [expand]  [read report]
Topics: Energy, Agriculture, Transportation
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go directly to report, PDF _ RS22268 - Repairing and Reconstructing Disaster-Damaged Roads and Bridges: The Role of Federal-Aid Highway Assistance
31-Mar-2008; Robert S. Kirk; 6 p.
 Update: Previous Releases:
.... [expand]  [read report]
Abstract: Most of the major highways and bridges damaged during the 2005 Gulf of Mexico Hurricanes as well as the I-35W bridge in Minneapolis, MN, which collapsed suddenly on August 1, 2007, are part of the federal-aid highway system and are therefore eligible for assistance under the Emergency Relief Prog.... [expand]  [read report]
Topics: General Interest, Climate Change, Transportation
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go directly to report, PDF _ RS21442 - Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Vehicle R&D: FreedomCAR and the President's Hydrogen Fuel Initiative
20-Mar-2008; Brent D. Yacobucci; 6 p.
 Update: Previous Releases:
Previous Releases:
February 7, 2006 (/NLE/CRSreports/06feb/RS21442.pdf)

/NLE/CRSreports/04Dec/RS21442.pdf
/NLE/CRSreports/04Aug/RS21442.pdf .... [expand]  [read report]
Abstract: FreedomCAR and the Hydrogen Fuel Initiative are two complementary government-industry research and development (R&D) policy initiatives that promote the development of hydrogen fuel and fuel cell vehicles. Coordinated by the Department of Energy (DOE), these initiatives aim to make mass-market fu.... [expand]  [read report]
Topics: Energy, Transportation
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go directly to report, PDF _ RL34046 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD): FY2008 Appropriations
14-Feb-2008; Randall Peterman and John Frittelli; 32 p.
 Update: Previous Releases:
July 23, 2007.... [expand]  [read report]
Abstract: Appropriations are one part of a complex federal budget process that includes budget resolutions, appropriations (regular, supplemental, and continuing) bills, rescissions, and budget reconciliation bills. The process begins with the President’s budget request and is bound by the rules of the Hou.... [expand]  [read report]
Topics: Transportation, Federal Agencies, Government
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go directly to report _ RS22558 - Tax Credits for Hybrid Vehicles
6-Feb-2008; Salvatore Lazzari; 6 p.
 Update: Previous Releases:
December 20, 2008
.... [expand]  [read report]
Abstract: Hybrid vehicles are propelled by a standard gasoline (or diesel) internal combustion engine in combination with an electric motor (and battery storage system), which improves fuel economy. The Energy Policy Act of 2005 replaced a $2,000 deduction for hybrids with a system of tax credits that vary.... [expand]  [read report]
Topics: Transportation, Energy, Information
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