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MIT report finds China’s actions on climate change crucial; argues for global economy-wide greenhouse gas tax

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The researchers argue for a global economy-wide greenhouse gas tax that spreads the burden of responsibility. The researchers tested various levels of emission reduction plans—a global carbon tax of $10, $30 or $50. The various taxes would slow warming to 3.5, we’re really being left behind.”.

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Is A Tax On Electricity (kWh) Consumed The Best Way to Supplement the Fuel Tax for Electric Vehicles?

EV Adoption

As sales of electric vehicles begin to reach significant numbers across the US, states are exploring approaches to replace lost tax revenue since EV drivers don’t pay fuel taxes as drivers of gas-powered cars do at gas stations. Unfortunately there is currently no simple and agreed upon best replacement for the fuel tax.

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Which EVs Still Qualify for Federal Tax Credits?

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With the guidance having come in on the United States’ updated EV tax credit scheme, outlined in the so-called Inflation Reduction Act, we now have a pretty good idea of which electric vehicles still qualify. But it’s kind of a clunky interface so we’re just going to list them here for you.

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Classic fix: Heritage cars reborn with new electric powertrains | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

The idea of converting an existing ICE vehicle and upgrading it to run on electric power only, is gaining traction from the market and has even impressed celebrity UK-footballer David Beckham, who has joined the Barclay, Reuben and Dellal families in investing in the rapidly growing vehicle electrification companies like Lunaz.

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Argonne researchers developing multifunctional farm landscapes balancing economy, bioenergy and environment

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These sections of land are doubly taxing—unprofitable for the farmer and damaging to the environment. Before this work, the popular idea was ‘dedicated fields,’ where you might convert a large area from corn to switchgrass. They found that subareas with the lowest yield also had the lowest nitrogen retention.

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UMTRI study finds total cost of ownership of diesels in US often much less than gasoline counterparts

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Though there are some exceptions to these positive results for some of the diesel versions of vehicles from a total-cost-of-ownership perspective, the overall direction of the results supports the idea that diesel vehicles are competitive within the U.S. —Bruce Belzowski.

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Japan to offer ~$20K in subsidies per fuel cell vehicle

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I will support companies that resolutely take on the challenge of innovating new ideas. However, their hydrogen tanks are subject to both METI (Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry) and MLIT (Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism) regulations. What will open the door to this is regulatory reform. Earlier post.).

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