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OECD paper presents and analyzes policies and programs to foster market growth of green cars

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Given the specific barriers, suggests author Andrea Beltramello, there is a role for government to support the development and diffusion of green vehicles, including through policies to strengthen the markets for green cars. Alternative fuels include biofuels, natural gas, hydrogen and electricity from the grid.

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EC Releases Communication on European Strategy for Clean and Energy-efficient Vehicles; Special Focus on EVs

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The authors note that technological developments in green automotive propulsion technologies can/should have spin-offs to maritime, air, heavy-duty vehicles, urban and light rail transport modes. A European strategy on clean and energy efficient vehicles”. Energy, power generation and distribution. Resources.

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Europe reveals strategy for green vehicles

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In an effort to encourage the development and uptake of green vehicles including heavy and light duty vehicles, two- and three-wheelers and quadricycles, the European Commission has released a new strategy.

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Renault signs clean vehicle agreement in France

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Having established various partnerships around the world, Renault has now turned to its home country for its latest green vehicle agreement. The French manufacturer will team with the CEA (French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission) to work on electric vehicles, new energies and cleaner combustion engines.

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Feature: Going Green on Car Care, Repair and Insurance

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If you’re working on increasing fuel efficiency or you already have an alternative fuel vehicle, you can lessen your carbon footprint by taking advantage of green car care, repair and insurance. You may be wondering if electric and hybrid cars are cheap to insure. Green Vehicles.

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Seattle boosted by green car grant

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Alternative fuel technologies have been embraced in Seattle, after the city was awarded a $1.4million grant from the US Department of Energy to enhance its fleet of green vehicles. So how will the money be spent? Seattle also signed an agreement to be one of the first markets to introduce the Nissan LEAF back in April.

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Buyer’s Guide: 2022 Guide to Green Auto Loans

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Green auto loans often have a lower interest rate as an additional incentive to purchase an electric, hybrid or another green vehicle. Additionally, repayment periods are usually longer because of the higher costs of these eco-friendly cars. Photos from Clean Fleet Report files and public sources.

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