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“Ute tax:” Australians not falling for spin as clear majority want cleaner, cheaper cars

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New polling shows a clear majority of support for clean cars, which might be the final nail in the coffin for the fossil car lobby's fear campaign against cleaner, more efficient vehicles. The post “Ute tax:” Australians not falling for spin as clear majority want cleaner, cheaper cars appeared first on The Driven.

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Canada and California to work together on cleaner transportation

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Canada’s Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Catherine McKenna, and the Chair of the California Air Resources Board, Mary Nichols, today signed a new cooperation agreement to advance cleaner vehicles and fuels. The transportation sector is the source of nearly a quarter of Canada’s carbon emissions and more than 40% of California’s.

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CMU study finds taxes on emissions would result in more rapid electrification by ridesharing companies

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When life cycle air pollution and greenhouse gas emission externalities are internalized via a Pigovian tax, fleet electrification increases and externalities decrease, suggesting a role for policy. —Bruchon et al. Private and external costs of energy inputs vary across cities. Source: Bruchon et al.

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Hybrid used more for “tax breaks” rather than for zero emissions’: PB Balaji of Tata Motors | Autocar Professional

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Taking a dig at the push for hybrid vehicles, Tata Motors’ Group CFO, PB Balaji, cast doubt on the technology’s environmental benefits, suggesting it’s primarily driven by tax breaks rather than a commitment to clean mobility. In 2023, the industry witnessed the share of hybrid vehicles increase to around 2% from 1.7%.

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California adds $72.5M for cleaner diesel trucks, deployment of advanced vehicle technologies

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This can be combined with an up to $7,500 clean vehicle federal tax credit and various other regional incentives. This program provides vouchers of up to $55,000 to help California fleets purchase cleaner, advanced technology trucks and buses.

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Electric company car tax explained

Drive Electric

The UK government slashed electric company car tax, instantly making EVs much more attractive for businesses and employees. Here we take a look at what company car tax is, what’s changed, and how it compares between different types of cars. What is company car tax? How much is company car tax? Company Car Tax bands.

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Driving Green Initiatives: Direct Pay Tax Incentives for Local Governments

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To address this challenge, federal tax credits that offer elective pay , commonly known as direct pay, can be a valuable tool to help communities finance climate change mitigation and resilience projects that were previously too expensive. Once the project is completed and in operation, note the relevant tax year.

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