Building Climate Fuel Tax Resource 
Green Car Congress
JUNE 25, 2013
Among the transportation-related elements of US President Barack Obama’s new climate action plan, which he is outlining today in a speech at Georgetown University, is the development of new fuel economy standards for heavy-duty vehicles post-2018. Preparing the US for the impacts of climate change. Earlier post.).
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 14, 2010
emissions, according to a new analysis released by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and Smart Growth America (SGA). In the 50-state assessment, no state received a higher grade than “B-,” and most states scored lower than “D,” demonstrating a lack of alignment between transportation and climate policies, according to the analysis.
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 21, 2009
The Pre-Budget Report also announced that £400 million (US$646 million) will be spent over the next two years “to support green growth and the development of low-carbon technologies, building on the £1.4 Tags: Climate Change Electric (Battery) Emissions Europe Fuels Policy. billion package announced at Budget 2009”.
Green Car Congress
APRIL 5, 2009
However, the survey also found that the public may not yet be prepared for the tradeoffs and challenges needed to make these proposals a reality, with majorities rejecting measures such as a floor on gasoline prices, congestion charges, or higher fuel taxes. Energy prices, oil dependence and climate change.
Green Car Congress
JULY 29, 2009
per gallon fuel tax by 2050) could result in an additional reduction of 28% in GHG emissions. Strategies expand public transportation by subsidizing fares, increasing service on existing routes, or building new infrastructure. Tags: Climate Change Emissions Policy. Strong economy-wide pricing measures (such as a $5.00
Clean Fleet Report
SEPTEMBER 7, 2022
In our national effort to reduce carbon emissions, we need a practical, all-of-the-above strategy to help us achieve America’s climate ambitions. However, America’s clean energy transition has been characterized by siloed thinking and inflexibility despite significant advances in low-carbon fuel alternatives.
Cars That Think
AUGUST 20, 2022
Then there is the fuel cycle—the activities associated with producing and using the fuel or electricity to power the vehicle through its working life. For EVs, much of the environmental burden centers on the production of batteries, the most energy- and resource-intensive component of the vehicle.
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