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Australia introduces its first exhaust rule but makes all the mistakes the US did

Baua Electric

Automakers often bring their dirtiest cars to Australia, and don’t offer better and cleaner electric models in the country. Electrek’s Take Like with the new EPA rules, we obviously think that a huge step forward in auto emissions is a positive step. The other threat is possible future Chinese dominance in the auto industry.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

Green Car Congress

In the past the auto industry has responded to incentives and guidelines set by government agencies and reengineered their product to meet this requirement. In fact, use of these fuels is required by law in many states of the USA. Similar processes can be followed again. Already the Chevrolet Volt is moving us in that direction.

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Biden quadruples tariffs on Chinese EVs, up from 25% to 100%

Baua Electric

This important SUV for us will be built in the USA for U.S. This isn’t the first move that Biden has made to limit the ability of the Chinese auto industry to operate in the US. Electrek’s Take I wrote a piece this weekend about how these tariffs are not a good idea. It’s long but I’d encourage giving it a read.

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Cleantech Blog: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

A free car on a four-year plan in France is another idea mentioned by Shai Agassi, CEO of Project Better Place. Annual use of an EV should be less than the average cost of $8,000 per year for using a gasoline in many countries including the USA. Pre-paid 600 kilometer cards are one approach that is suggested.

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