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Report Finds That Urgent Changes in Transport Financing Required to Enable More Sustainable Transportation Globally

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While notable exceptions exist, the report says, the financing framework is often skewed towards supporting the motorization model: Domestic public finance is mainly used to build and maintain infrastructure to cater to increasing levels of motorized traffic.

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Enova Delivers Hybrid Drive Systems to First Auto Works for Hybrid Buses

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Enova’s Pre-Transmission Parallel Hybrid System locates the electric motor between the engine and transmission. Enova’s Pre-Transmission system locates the electric motor between the engine and the transmission. Both the electric motor and the existing vehicle’s engine operate simultaneously to drive the wheels during acceleration.

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China’s EV Subsidy

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The two year program will start in five major cities later this year, and it is expected that the subsidies will be made available to buyers in other cities in the near future. BYD is in position to benefit from China’s electric-car subsidies. Similar subsidy programs already are offered or are being rolled out in the U.S.,

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MIT Report Outlines System-Oriented Coordinated Polices for Reduction in Light-Duty Vehicle Petroleum Use and Emissions

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Taxes on motor vehicle fuels should be increased by $0.10 The report recommends that the revenue generated be returned to consumers through reductions in income or payroll taxes and through financing improvements in transportation infrastructure. Tags: Climate Change Emissions Fuel Efficiency Policy. Heywood et al.

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Profile: Li-ion Battery and Pack Supplier Valence Technology

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Valence is investigating manufacturing opportunities in EU and the States and plans to take advantage of any local subsidies. In February of 2009 Smith Electric announced an agreement with Ford Motor Company to provide an electric version of the Ford Transit Connect Van for the North American Market. Tags: Batteries.

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Urban transport | Two wheels good | The Economist

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Your correspondent borrowed the new A2B electric bicycle from Ultra Motors, a British firm, and took it for a spin in London. All these measures would be far less costly than subsidies proposed for electric cars. Our mission is to prepare students for top careers in finance. Tags: evdriven. All rights reserved.

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Cleantech Blog: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles

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People-Oriented Development Current Status of REDD Financing the Fifth Fuel Peak Phosphorus - Commence Urine Recyling on Space. 1) XEL (1) XPV Capital (1) YGE (1) YHOO (1) ZENN Motor Company (1) ZNN.V (1) 1) XEL (1) XPV Capital (1) YGE (1) YHOO (1) ZENN Motor Company (1) ZNN.V (1) Tags: evdriven. SZ (1) 6753.T

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