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[PRESS RELEASE] DRIVE ELECTRIC RESPONSE TO CLEAN CAR DISCOUNT CHANGES.

Drive Electric

Press release 2nd May 2023 Drive Electric welcomes the continuation of the Clean Car Discount, as this policy is delivering emissions reductions and saving money on fossil fuels. The Climate Change Commission has recently confirmed that incentives are necessary to continue to ensure the adoption of EVs. There’s more to do.

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Drive Electric Submission Land Transport (Clean Car) Amendment Bill

Drive Electric

Our transport emissions have nearly doubled over the last 30 years and our entire transport system is almost exclusively dependent on imported fossil fuels. Moving to zero emissions vehicles, as the cliche goes, is the low hanging fruit in New Zealand’s fight against climate change. Scrappage schemes. There are 3.5

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Drive Electric Submission on the Emissions Reduction Plan Discussion Document

Drive Electric

We must position ourselves ready to take advantage of this change, and then communicate and engage New Zealanders. . Many leading markets and car manufacturers have committed to effectively phasing out fossil fuel powered light vehicles. Do you support this change, and if so, when and how do you think it should take effect? .

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Is a green tax blitz justified? The Green Piece

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Motorists could face a huge increase in fuel duty on top of a £3,300 levy on new cars under proposals outlined by the Green Fiscal Commission. It also puts forward the idea of further increases in fuel duty which could lead to petrol costing motorists £2 a litre within 11 years. We take a look…. Is a green tax blitz justified?

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