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Report Finds That Urgent Changes in Transport Financing Required to Enable More Sustainable Transportation Globally

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The report assigns the blame for much of the observed failure in transport to the financial framework from which policies, programs and projects draw resources. The report outlines key steps in financing reform: Analyze impacts; Shift existing resources towards a sustainable direction; Add funding where resources are still lacking; and.

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President’s 2016 Budget requests $29.9B for DOE; 9% boost over FY 2015 enacted; $793M (2.7%) for sustainable transportation

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20 million for the Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs, $4 million above the FY 2015 Enacted level, to support DOE’s partnership with the Department of the Interior to address the need for clean, sustainable energy systems on Indian lands, and $11 million for a new Tribal Indian Energy Loan Guarantee Program. Within the $10.7

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How battery leasing enhances adaptability in the EV ecosystem | Autocar Professional

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Through partnerships between battery manufacturers and finance providers, consumers can enjoy the benefits of an asset-light model, where they pay either on a pay-per-use basis or through manageable EMIs over a period, typically two years.

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Drive Electric Submission Land Transport (Clean Car) Amendment Bill

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Transport and Infrastructure Committee. RE: Drive Electric Submission Land Transport (Clean Car) Amendment Bill. Drive Electric supports the Land Transport (Clean Vehicles) Amendment Bill (‘the Bill’) and encourages New Zealand to be ambitious. Support for the Land Transport (Clean Vehicles) Amendment Bill .

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Tesla makes ~$2.8B all-stock offer to acquire SolarCity

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We seek to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable transportation by offering increasingly affordable electric vehicles. Tesla customers can drive clean cars and they can use our battery packs to help consume energy more efficiently, but they still need access to the most sustainable energy source that’s available: the sun.

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Driving Green Initiatives: Direct Pay Tax Incentives for Local Governments

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Cities and local governments are on the front lines responding to climate change, but high costs have slowed the progress of some sustainable energy projects. Direct Pay is a powerful tool for local governments to expedite their investments in clean energy.

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How to Save Big on a Tesla with Colorado’s New EV Tax Credit

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Understanding Colorado’s Electric Vehicle Tax Credit In May 2023, Colorado demonstrated its commitment to sustainable transportation by passing House Bill 23-1272. The legislation allocates over $70 million towards clean energy initiatives, including a provision that quadruples existing state electric vehicle tax credits.