Added: Sunday, April 06th 2008
The Swedish government plans to ask for an additional 240 million kronor (on top of 250m) to subsidize the purchase of "eco-cars". The original subsidy started in April of 2007 and was set to run through the end of 2009. Individuals purchasing a car durin
Added: Monday, January 14th 2008
Editorial highly critical of ethanol subsidies, E85, ADM and its political influence
Added: Friday, June 29th 2007
The Air Resources Board has approved $25 million to advance use of alternative fuels, $5.4 million of which will help finance dispensers and associated storage tanks for 47 E85 stations. Another $6 million will fund small biofuel production facilities, wi
Added: Wednesday, May 16th 2007
"Thus, it’s dishonest to claim corn farmers will become less dependent on subsidies if direct price supports are eliminated. Without the scaffolding of subsidies that prop up the entire ethanol empire, from top to bottom, at taxpayer and consumer expens
Added: Sunday, May 13th 2007
"At current prices, it appears that the only way to make biofuels a starter is for government to forgo the fuel levy of R1,21 a litre. Treasury has a track record in fighting against special deals and subsidies, preferring a one-size-fits-all model that i
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