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NGVs-Are ratepayer subsidies appropriate?

Journal Article · · Fortnightly
OSTI ID:95921
According to the Natural Gas Vehicle Coalition-a national organization of local natural gas distributors, pipelines, and equipment manufacturers promoting natural gas vehicles (NGVs)-the U.S. government supports the country`s continued reliance on petroleum-based fuels for transportation through billions of subsidies and tax incentives. A new study by the Domestic Fuels Alliance claims that amount of total subsidies could reach $300 billion if one considers the Persian Gulf War a {open_quotes}hidden cost for petroleum.{close_quotes} The Coalition`s point, however, is that the petroleum industry is trying to hinder the development of NGVs to the detriment of U.S. air quality and energy independence.
OSTI ID:
95921
Journal Information:
Fortnightly, Journal Name: Fortnightly Journal Issue: 9 Vol. 133; ISSN FRTNE8
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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