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Study finds higher gasoline taxes do not disproportionately impact the poor, especially in developing countries

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However, a new study by researchers at the University of Gothenburg (Sweden) finds that middle- and high-income earners are generally affected the most by gasoline taxes, especially in poor countries, rather than poor people. Petrol taxes are effective and actually don’t affect poor people disproportionally.

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Elon musk is welcomed, Tesla will get benefits if EVs are Make-in-India.

Electric Vehicles India

If USA- Based Ev car makers Telsa starts manufacturing their Electric vehicles in India then company is going to get benefits, says Union road transport and highways minister Nitin Gadkari. As Nitin Gadkari said days back very soon the price of All-electric vehicle will come less than compared to petrol vehicle in our country.

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When Should You Dump Your Gas Guzzler?

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It also may be eligible for tax incentives and credits. And prices of battery EVs are seeing significant reductions: According to EVI-USA, “Experts expect that their (EV) prices will be at par with diesel or petrol vehicles between 2025 and 2027.”

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Lessons From Norway’s Journey To Becoming The Global Leader In EV Adoption

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Compared to the USA, where EVs make up only 2% of new car sales, this gives one a good idea of Norway’s strong leadership position in terms of EV market share. In 1990, a CO2 tax was implemented and the country began to focus on establishing a greener transport system by promoting Norwegian EV production and adoption.

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Daimler and Europcar to Launch car2go in Hamburg in 2011

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Following pilot launches of car2go in Ulm (Baden-Württemberg, Germany) and Austin, Texas (USA), Hamburg is the first city in which car2go is being introduced as part of the planned international market launch. This all-inclusive price includes fuel, insurance, mileage covered, taxes and all parking charges.

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EV ute overload: The electric pickups coming soon

EV Central

litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine with two electric motors, providing about 100km of EV range as well as the ability to travel further on petrol. The most powerful F-150 Lightning will have up to 433kW and 1051Nm and be capable of faster acceleration than any petrol-powered F-150 before it.

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Security team saves green with green

Green Cars News

Well thanks to Federal incentives in the USA, one small security company in Pacoima has managed just that. Golden West also plans to add around three more of the patrol cars and phase out the entire petrol fleet which consists of 28 vehicles clocking up around 40,000 miles a month.

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