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New Zealand unveils $8,600 subsidy for electric vehicles

Electric Vehicles India

New Zealand unveils $8,600 subsidy for electric vehicles. The New Zealand government has introduced subsidies to make electric vehicles cheaper as the new petrol and diesel cars more expensive. The country aims to shift to an emissions-free fleet. New Zealand subsidy for electric vehicles.

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[Press Release] The compelling case for EV incentives

Drive Electric

Press release 13 December 2023 New research shows the new Government’s policy to remove the Clean Car Discount (CCD) and weaken the Clean Car Standard could mean between 100,000 and 350,000 fewer electric cars on New Zealand roads by 2030, and increasing emissions by between 900 and 3,000 kilotonnes.

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New Zealand Strategic Assessment of Biofuels Calls for Emphasis on Synthetic Diesel from Wood

Green Car Congress

A report from the New Zealand Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment, Dr Jan Wright, is calling for a more strategic approach to biofuels. The purpose of the report is to consider strategically how biofuels might lessen the country’s dependence on fossil fuels and thus reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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[PRESS RELEASE] Emissions Reduction Plan: Electric Vehicles will drive a low emissions future

Drive Electric

THE EMISSIONS REDUCTION PLAN SUPPORTS WIDESPREAD ADOPTION OF EVs. The Emissions Reduction Plan released today confirms the future of mobility in New Zealand will be electric. Drive Electric welcomes the Emissions Reduction Plan released today by the Government. Press release. 16 May 2022.

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Drive Electric Submission on the Emissions Reduction Plan Discussion Document

Drive Electric

Drive Electric Submission: Emissions Reduction Plan Discussion Document. Drive Electric is a not-for-profit advocacy organisation supporting the uptake and mainstreaming of e-mobility in New Zealand, a key part of decarbonising transport. . The Emissions Reduction Plan (ERP) has the opportunity to be that plan.

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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. Mark Gilbert, Chair of Drive Electric says, “The Clean Car Discount has turned New Zealand from a laggard to a leader when it comes to EV adoption.

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RESPONSE TO CLIMATE CHANGE COMMISSION: Drive Electric’s advice on the second draft of the Emissions Reduction Plan (2026-2030)

Drive Electric

20th June 2023 Part A: Introduction About us Drive Electric is a not-for-profit advocacy organisation supporting the uptake and mainstreaming of e-mobility in New Zealand as part of the effort to decarbonise transport. It is rapidly becoming clear that electric vehicles will replace petrol and diesel ICE vehicles in most use cases.