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European automotive sector calls for vehicle renewal incentives to kickstart economic recovery after COVID-19; 25-point action plan

Green Car Congress

Such schemes should be enhanced by scrapping premiums, and should take into account society’s climate ambitions and resource-efficiency objectives in concert with the economic impact. Demand stimulus will boost the utilization of our manufacturing capacity, safeguarding jobs and investments.

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California Goes To Hell In A Handbasket But Greenius Says AB 811 is Our Route To Green Heaven

Creative Greenius

The treasure chest was cleverly disguised in the form of Federal stimulus money from the ARRA, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. But snatching victory from the jaws of defeat – like a last second Derek Fisher three pointer at the buzzer – as I discovered from Brian Gitt, is the infusion of ARRA stimulus money.

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EIA Estimates 2.1% Growth in Fossil Fuel CO2 Emissions in US in 2010; Still Below 1999-2008 Levels

Green Car Congress

EIA forecasts that regular-grade motor gasoline retail prices will average $2.92 During this summer season, EIA projects that motor gasoline consumption will increase by 0.5% This summer, the stimulus to demand from the continuing modest economic recovery is constrained by the projected $0.48-per-gallon per gallon last summer.

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Chipping away at the ICE

Electric Auto Association

Most folks don’t care about air quality, and roll their eyes if you even hint at climate change. In two of the counties, I am often asked if I’m part of “that climate group.” Climate groups focus on overall sustainability. In some towns, farm tractors outnumber cars. Every month I visit a different county.

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Can green cars solve automotive crisis? The Green Piece

Green Cars News

In the US, Chrysler and General Motors fell into bankruptcy; while in Japan even its major automakers have been left reeling from significant profit falls. The vehicle firmly reinvents the image of an electric car as a slow and clunky motor – it has a range of 160 kilometres and can achieve speeds up to 140km/h. Why the race is on.

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Can Electric Vehicles Speed Up As The Economy Slows Down?

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In Germany, statistics from the Federal Motor Transport Authority reveal that total car registrations in March fell by 38% while fully electric cars actually grew by 56% and hybrids by 208%. In Italy, data from the Italian Foreign Car Maker Association highlights that car registration for gas and diesel-powered vehicles fell by 97.5%

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Major study concludes achieving EU 2050 transport decarbonization goals will require portfolio of advanced powertrains; fuel cells, battery-electric and plug-in hybrids

Green Car Congress

Car manufacturers: BMW AG, Daimler AG, Ford, General Motors LLC, Honda R&D, Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation, Nissan, Renault, Toyota Motor Corporation, Volkswagen. Non-governmental organizations : European Climate Foundation. Total Raffinage Marketing. Wind : Nordex.

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