Europe, Fuel Tax and Price

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

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MAY 4, 2020

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

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MAY 28, 2021

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 explores impact of changing gasoline and diesel taxes in Europe

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DECEMBER 27, 2013

Diesel is currently taxed at a lower level than gasoline in Europe; however, since 2011 the EC has been considering reversing that situation by making energy taxes systematically reflect the CO 2 performance of the energy product. —Bretau and Weber.

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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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NOVEMBER 11, 2016

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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Baker Institute report: China has positioned itself as a gatekeeper to the energy transition; nickel case study

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APRIL 21, 2022

While Russia holds significant leverage in influencing oil and gas prices, it pales in comparison to China’s position in several strategic industries critical to the energy transition, says report author Michelle Michot Foss, fellow in energy and materials at the Baker Institute. —Baker Institute report Need Nickel?

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Study Finds That CO2 Standards for Vehicles Can Reduce Price of Oil

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APRIL 10, 2009

A new study by the French institute Enerdata, commissioned by the European Federation for Transport & Environment (T&E), suggests that the European CO 2 standards for new vehicles due to come into effect in 2012 will lead not only to a European savings on oil (mainly via lower oil import volumes) but also to slightly lower global oil prices.

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BMW-Sixt car-sharing JV DriveNow launches in London; 30 i3s coming in 2015

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DECEMBER 5, 2014

DriveNow is already an international success, with more than 360,000 regular customers in Europe and America and we are delighted now to launch it in London, Europe’s largest city. Our aim is to expand it into about 15 more cities in Europe and about 10 in North America in the future.

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Study concludes significant additional transport policy interventions will be required for Europe to meet its GHG reduction goal

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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. Exploiting the full potential of currently projected technology and fuel opportunities requires policy intervention.

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BCG study finds conventional automotive technologies have high CO2 reduction potential at lower cost; stiff competition for electric cars

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JUNE 15, 2011

Advanced combustion technologies alone could reduce CO 2 tailpipe emissions by 40% from current average levels for new-vehicle fleets of 250 to 270 grams per kilometer (g/km) in the United States, 150 to 170 g/km in Europe, 130 to 140 g/km in Japan, and 200 to 215g/km in China, according to the analysis. Source: BCG. Click to enlarge.

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UK Government Pre-Budget Report Offers Tax Exemptions for EVs, £30M in Additional Support for Low-Carbon Vehicles; Annual Fuel Tax Increases and End of Duty Differential for Biofuels

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DECEMBER 21, 2009

Support for biofuels will continue through the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation, which provides a guaranteed demand for biofuels, with a sharper environmental focus through its carbon and sustainability reporting criteria. Tags: Climate Change Electric (Battery) Emissions Europe Fuels Policy.

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EC Project Concludes Transport Unlikely to Deliver Required GHG Cuts to Contribute to Meeting Overall 2050 GHG Reduction Target Without Policies to Limit Demand Growth

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MARCH 31, 2010

The analysis was based on various combinations of policy options and technological improvements including new vehicle emission limits, increased fuel taxes, support for electric and hydrogen technologies, EU motorway speed limits and land transport’s inclusion in the EU’s emissions trading scheme (ETS).

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CEPS task force report identifies tightening emissions standards as key policy to hit EU 60% reduction in transport GHG; full life-cycle emissions optimal metric

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JULY 1, 2013

pricing, regulatory measures) were not used to their full potential. Rational transport pricing should also ensure that each mode pays for the full costs, including externalities, and provide sources for infrastructure investment. Climate Change Emissions Europe Lifecycle analysis Policy' June 2013).

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Automotive Market Research Perspectives on Selling Green in a Try-to-Survive Market

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MAY 2, 2009

Western Europe. Miller of Synovate believes that in the US “ 20% of the people are willing to pay up to 10% of the vehicle’s purchase price more (i.e. Edwards believes that “ Gas prices alone are not what will increase hybrid sales. Even globally the number is relatively small: Region. Truly Green Consumers.

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California ARB mods to ZEV regulations for IVMs would result in ~1.9% drop in total ZEV/TZEV units 2018-2025; no impact on air quality requirements

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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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Volkswagen launch new LPG ready Golf Plus

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JUNE 12, 2009

Volkswagen has introduced the new BiFuel model version of the Golf Plus to cut CO2 emissions by more than 10 per cent and offer fuel savings of €6.10 This impressive reduction is in part due to the reduced German fuel tax in place until 2018. per 100 kilometres in LPG mode. litre, four-cylinder engine needs an average of 9.8

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Vaillant and Honda present home combined heat and power system for Europe

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FEBRUARY 11, 2011

Vaillant, the heating and ventilation specialist, and Honda presented a new micro-combined heat and power (mCHP) system for Europe. Electricity fed into the grid is rewarded in addition to the CHP bonus and is remunerated on the basis of the current electricity price.

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

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

Study explores impact of changing gasoline and diesel taxes in Europe

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

Baker Institute report: China has positioned itself as a gatekeeper to the energy transition; nickel case study

Study Finds That CO2 Standards for Vehicles Can Reduce Price of Oil

BMW-Sixt car-sharing JV DriveNow launches in London; 30 i3s coming in 2015

Study concludes significant additional transport policy interventions will be required for Europe to meet its GHG reduction goal

BCG study finds conventional automotive technologies have high CO2 reduction potential at lower cost; stiff competition for electric cars

UK Government Pre-Budget Report Offers Tax Exemptions for EVs, £30M in Additional Support for Low-Carbon Vehicles; Annual Fuel Tax Increases and End of Duty Differential for Biofuels

EC Project Concludes Transport Unlikely to Deliver Required GHG Cuts to Contribute to Meeting Overall 2050 GHG Reduction Target Without Policies to Limit Demand Growth

CEPS task force report identifies tightening emissions standards as key policy to hit EU 60% reduction in transport GHG; full life-cycle emissions optimal metric

Automotive Market Research Perspectives on Selling Green in a Try-to-Survive Market

California ARB mods to ZEV regulations for IVMs would result in ~1.9% drop in total ZEV/TZEV units 2018-2025; no impact on air quality requirements

Volkswagen launch new LPG ready Golf Plus

Vaillant and Honda present home combined heat and power system for Europe

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