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Gov’t, industry, national labs collaborate on comprehensive cradle-to-grave LCA study and economic assessment of LDV GHG reductions

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Numerous LCA tools have been used to evaluate the GHG emissions associated with various vehicle-fuel technologies, including fossil fuels, biofuels, hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs), hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVS), and battery electric vehicles (BEVs). transportation sector.

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Tesla Model 3 Europe’s best-selling pure EV in February in its first full month on the market

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The Model 3 quickly outsold other big players such as the Nissan Leaf and Renault Zoe, despite being more expensive and only available for a short amount of time. Conversely, registrations were up by a huge 36% in Romania, due to the Government’s scrappage scheme in Q4-18, which led to an increase in vehicle deliveries in Q1-19.

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[PRESS RELEASE] Emissions Reduction Plan: Electric Vehicles will drive a low emissions future

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A vehicle scrappage scheme. Some key stats: In New Zealand right now there are more than 70 models of new EVs available. In April, 39% of all vehicles sold were an EV, PHEV or a hybrid. A social leasing programme. And the investigation of extending the Clean Car Discount to other vehicle types.

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UK Government Announces £5,000 Grants Towards Purchase of Electric Drive Vehicles and First Plugged-in Places

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The UK Department for Transport (DfT) has confirmed details of the financial incentives that will be made available to buyers of electric cars from January 2011. Total funding of £230 million (US$351 million) is available throughout the scheme. Max 75 g/km for PHEV. Min electric range 10 miles (16 km) PHEV. cars only).

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Drive Electric Submission Land Transport (Clean Car) Amendment Bill

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The technology is ready and available to make this transition in the light vehicle fleet. The purpose of this review would be to ensure the standards remain aligned to Europe and there will be satisfactory electric vehicle availability for New Zealand consumers. Scrappage schemes. Improve safety of the fleet; and/or. ?

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