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DSB and Better Place Partner to Deliver a Sustainable Transportation Alternative in Denmark with EV-Train Combo

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Better Place and DSB, Denmark’s state-owned passenger rail company, signed an agreement to provide Danes with door-to-door, sustainable transportation by combining passenger rail and electric car service. The agreement contains two main elements. Jens Moberg, CEO of Better Place Denmark.

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Tata Motors advocates for incentives on EVs, opposes hybrid tax cuts in India: Report | Autocar Professional

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In contrast, hybrid cars face a significantly higher tax rate of 43%, just below the 48% levied on traditional petrol cars. This development comes amidst a broader global shift towards sustainable transportation, with automakers increasingly focusing on electric and hybrid technologies.

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Hybrids vs EVs: where should government put its money

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Hybrids better than EVs According to a letter from Toyota’s India country head, Vikram Gulati, to the Niti Aayog, the corporation is asking for an 11 per cent point tax differential for hybrid vehicles and 14 points for flex-hybrid choices over petrol automobiles.

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Servotech bags INR 120-cr order for 1800 DC fast EV chargers from BPCL – ET Auto

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The project, comprising two charger variants, 60 kW and 120 kW , involves Servotech manufacturing, supplying, installing and strategically deploying these 1800 EV chargers across the country, particularly at BPCL petrol pumps in major cities, as part of its E-drive Project.

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The Budget 2009 - working towards sustainable transport

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Other detail changes from 6th April 2011 include: Drivers of Euro IV diesel cars registered before the 1st January 2006 are currently taxed at the same percentage rate as drivers of cars fitted with a petrol engine. The taxation of these cars will be subject to the 3% uplift for diesel cars from this date.

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EEA report suggests road charges for heavy-duty goods vehicles should reflect varied health effects of pollution in different countries

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The revenue from such schemes should be invested in sustainable transport, the Directive states. Diesel, used by most HGVs, causes more air pollution per kilometer than other fuels such as petrol. European Network (TEN-T) and for comparable domestic motorways.

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Strong support for EV ambitions | Autocar Professional

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This scheme aims to foster innovation and investment in cutting-edge automotive technologies while promoting environmental sustainability. By facilitating access to charging facilities and promoting innovative solutions like battery swapping, the government aims to accelerate the transition towards clean and sustainable transportation.

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