Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2012

Since some 36% of diesel is used off-road, such as on farms, by manufacturing, industrial and commercial ventures, and boats, a fuel tax for road use would impose an unfair burden onto these sectors, the government says.). plug-in hybrid) derived from an external source of electricity and the gross laden weight of which is 3.5

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Green Car Congress

JULY 1, 2013

The report from a task force assembled by the CEPS (Centre for European Policy Studies), a Brussels-based think tank, on European transport policy has concluded that the EU’s goal of a 60% greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction in the transport sector in 2050 compared to 1990 levels is possible, but at a cost. —CEPS report.

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Emissions Transportation Standards Climate Change 210

Green Car Congress

APRIL 12, 2012

They estimated the number of new vehicles required and the adoption of new technologies and fuels based on their availability and cost effectiveness under projected scenario variables such as fuel price. R&D as above plus carbon tax applied from 2015, and increased over 10 years to a maximum value of €100/t (US$131) CO 2.

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Transportation Europe Climate Change Emissions 199

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 20, 2014

In addition, although many experts say that the solution to our energy and climate problems is sending the correct price signals to industry and consumers, the transport sector’s behavior is highly inelastic in that it does not change significantly in response to changes in fuel prices, at least in the range that is politically acceptable.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 10, 2009

The obvious one is increased fuel taxes, but somehow governments need to make sure the benefits of better technology aren’t wiped out by increased demand for lower-priced fuel. hybrids, plug-ins, hydrogen) and at the same time leads to the diffusion of more efficient oil-powered vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 2, 2009

” [Note: In the first quarter of this year takes rates have been averaging around 8-12% for the Camry, Civic and Escape hybrid versions.]. ” Where hybrids get it wrong. Miller of Synovate lays out how a consumer might view a hybrid: We’re going to charge you more for this technology. Would you buy this vehicle?

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2009

Main additional measures would be full hybridization of a much wider range of vehicles (possibly including, but not requiring, plug-in hybrid vehicle technologies). The report cites a number of policy options to support achieving the goal, including: Fuel economy or CO 2 emission standards. Vehicle taxes and incentives.

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Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 10, 2009

Electric cars powered by wind or solar energy are obviously superior, but if the electricity comes from coal, hybrids perform better. There is potential for improvement in performance and reduction of costs in the medium term, but not enough to suggest electric cars could compete head-on with conventional vehicles within the next two decades.

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Emissions Electric Cars CO2 Cars 88

Green Car Congress

MARCH 25, 2009

When asked about battery product pricing, Donaghy replied “ Everyone wants to know price, we would agree that we need to get the cost of the energy down. After four years they’ll be cost neutral; these guys understand the cost of their fleets down to the pence per mile. ”. We would aim to halve that, ” Donaghy said.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 16, 2016

The market for pure BEVs is likely to be limited because their inherently limited driving range and long recharging times, and their high cost, make them less attractive to purchasers looking for an all-purpose vehicle. However, the flexibility and lower costs of PHEVs appear to trump this simplicity, certainly in the nearer term.

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