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T&E: Rising use of private jets sends CO2 emissions soaring

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CO 2 emissions from private jets in Europe increased by nearly a third (31%) between 2005 and 2019, rising faster than commercial aviation emissions, according to a new report from environmental campaign group Transport & Environment (T&E). The report, Private jets: can the super-rich supercharge zero emission aviation?

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Study finds CO2 emissions trading more effective path to automotive CO2 reduction in Europe than tailpipe standards

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The existing emissions trading system in Europe has not worked well, Paltsev says, partly because its price on carbon is quite low, and partly because it does not encompass enough different emissions-producing sectors of the economy. —Sergey Paltsev.

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Motor vehicle taxation brings in €440.4B for governments in major European markets

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The taxes fall into three broad categories: vehicle acquisition (VAT, sales tax, registration tax); ownership (annual circulation tax, road tax); and motoring (fuel tax). Motor tax revenues collected by governments have increased by almost 3% compared to the previous year, and the grand total of €440.4

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ICAO establishes 2050 net-zero CO2 emission goal for international aviation

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Europe is expected to lead through proposals under its “Fit for 55” package, including clean fuel mandates, carbon pricing, and ending tax exemptions for jet fuel. —Dan Rutherford, Aviation Director of the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT). gallon under the “Inflation Reduction Act”.

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BMW CEO urging tax subsidies for electric vehicles in Germany to bolster sales

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BMW CEO Norbert Reithofer is calling for tax subsidies in Germany to help meet the federal government’s target of having 1 million electric cars on the road in eight years. for example, the tax law.”.In In Europe, the EU Commission wants to reduce CO2 emissions dramatically. Financial Times Deutschland.

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Electrification of Company Cars & Tax Reform Needed in France

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How to reduce CO2 emissions from commercial fleets through taxation.

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VW: 430,046 MY 2016 vehicles in Europe affected by “CO2 issue”

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The Volkswagen Group said that it is in addition already in dialogue with the respective countries’ financial and fiscal authorities so that all taxes arising in direct relation to the CO 2 issue are charged straight to the Volkswagen Group and not to the customers.

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