Green Car Congress

MARCH 22, 2010

Under the cap-and-trade system, industries regulated by it—the largest being power generation, chemicals, steel, and cement—are given limits on their total emissions, and companies can purchase emission reductions from others in lieu of reducing emissions themselves. Validation and Verification. Validation requires additionality.

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APRIL 12, 2012

The awards are expected to support the purchase of more than 125 new natural gas vehicles; funding comes from the Commission’s Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program. The California Energy Commission approved funding of $2,604,000 to help bring more buses and trucks powered by natural gas to the state’s highways.

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DECEMBER 17, 2010

Companies that need additional allowances to cover their emissions can purchase them at regular quarterly auctions ARB will conduct, or buy them on the market. A Memorandum of Understanding has already been signed with Chiapas, Mexico, and Acre, Brazil, at the Governor’s Global Climate Summit 3 to establish these offset programs.

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DECEMBER 15, 2009

overall from 2008 to 2035. CO 2 emissions from the transportation sector are projected to remain at 33% of the total in 2035, but increase from 1,925 million metric tons in 2008 to 2,115 in 2035. trillion cubic feet in 2008 to 23.3 per year, or 8.7% Biofuels meet most of the growth in the liquid fuel supply. Source: EIA.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 8, 2010

Strong income tax credits for the purchase of new diesel, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid vehicles are very expensive and essentially ineffective at reducing GHG emissions from transportation. million barrels per day, relative to 2008 levels. —Morrow et al. Similar results hold for other macroeconomic indicators.

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APRIL 18, 2011

Fuel purchased in the US for international aircraft and marine travel accounted for an additional 123.1 From 2008 to 2009, CO 2 emissions from the transportation end-use sector declined 4%. The UNFCCC sets an overall global framework for nations to address climate change. Tg CO 2 Eq.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 26, 2009

The staff will also evaluate the adequacy of incentives to encourage purchase of ZEVs, and will recommend to the Board what complementary policies best support implementation of the ZEV program. Tags: Climate Change Electric (Battery) Emissions Fuel Cells Plug-ins Policy. 2009 Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Program Review.

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Green Cars News

OCTOBER 12, 2009

The UK needs to implement a step change to reduce carbon emissions, the first annual report from the Committee on Climate Change concludes. What we have proposed is achievable and affordable but action needs to be taken now if we are to make our contribution to combating climate change.”.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2011

Increases in carbon dioxide concentration along with global surface temperatures are showing a decline in agricultural yields due to climate change. [ 1 ] This along with melting glaciers and shifts in climate zones do not bode well for climate change stabilization without drastic efforts in greenhouse gas abatement.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 2, 2013

The Scoping Plan describes the comprehensive range of efforts California must take to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to 1990 levels by 2020 and meet the state’s long-term goals to combat climate change. What steps must California now take to meet the state’s climate goals beyond 2020? —Discussion Draft. Next steps.

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JANUARY 15, 2010

The Port of Los Angeles is entering into negotiations with Los Angeles-based Vision Industries for the purchase and evaluation of Vision’s Tyrano hydrogen fuel cell hybrid-electric trucks. Vision Industries Class 8 zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell hybrid-electric truck at the Port of Los Angeles. Photo: Business Wire). Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 30, 2010

Massachusetts Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Ian Bowles has set the statewide greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions limit for 2020 required by the Global Warming Solutions Act of 2008 at 25% below 1990 levels, the maximum authorized by the Act, saying that measures already in place will get Massachusetts much of the way toward that goal.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 21, 2009

A 100% first year tax allowance will also be provided for the purchase of electric vans subject to State Aid clearance. As also announced in the 2008 Budget, the 20 pence per liter (US$1.21 Tags: Climate Change Electric (Battery) Emissions Europe Fuels Policy. The PBR also has news of an additional £30 million (US$48.5

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DECEMBER 29, 2014

As the Generation Z consumer evolves, Ford is looking at how these behaviors and trends will affect every part of the automotive business—from vehicle development to the experience customers will expect when the time comes to purchase or own a vehicle. 47% of Gen Z kids will be obese by the time they reach adulthood.

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AUGUST 9, 2009

annual increase; meeting the EU targets for 2008-2015 requires a 2.5% Cischke also noted the critical link between energy prices and purchase decisions as a driving force in the need to implement a comprehensive national energy policy. Meeting the California Pavley regulations will require about a 5.8% annual increase. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

JULY 22, 2009

Ed Feo is a partner with the law firm of Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy and was voted one of the “Five Most Influential People in Renewable Energy” in 2008 by Euromoney / Institutional Investor. Dr. Paul addressed a positive change—the days of increasing US oil consumption may be over. “ Billion in 2008). Billion vs. $28.3

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FEBRUARY 14, 2009

Start talking about more than just climate change. The net effect of correcting this problem will be pressure on purchase prices first and operating costs second. Kurani (2008) The Early U.S. We saw a horrible drop in vehicle sales last December [down] 36%. Tax the fuel.” Jonn Axsen and Kenneth S.

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JUNE 8, 2015

Emission reductions produced by the project are verified by an approved third party and registered with the Climate Action Reserve (Project ID CAR102 ). The “purchase” of carbon offsets for the e-Golf in the US is not on a vehicle-by-vehicle basis. Click to enlarge. Carbon offsets. Calculating stored carbon; “additionality”.

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OCTOBER 1, 2010

costs, future regulatory fuel economy/GHG requirements, and government incentives for vehicle purchasers and owners such as the existing tax credits for EVs and PHEVs. All four of these technology pathways include significant amounts of mass reduction, relative to 2008 model year vehicles, ranging from 15 to 30% in 2025.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

NOVEMBER 19, 2009

The “cash for volts&# approach was touted Monday by the Electrification Coalition, a 13-member group that sees electric plug-ins as the answer to a host of problems, from dependence on foreign oil to tailpipe emissions that some believe is contributing to global climate change. lawmakers are supportive of the idea.

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JANUARY 10, 2013

During 2008, the CAISIO spent a total of $113 million to acquire ancillary services, the “fast-response” products that the system operator uses to respond to sudden changes in the output of variable generation. This will reduce the indirect cost of solar power to California ratepayers. The UCSD Microgrid – A Case Study in Success.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

Average fuel economy and new vehicles registrations, 2005 and 2008. Lower costs are ultimately passed on to consumers and reduce the overall cost of achieving energy security and climate change goals. Fiscal measures can have a strong influence on vehicle-purchasing behavior. Source: Technology roadmap. Click to enlarge.

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DECEMBER 17, 2014

Washington Governor Jay Inslee announced a set of proposals to transition Washington to cleaner sources of energy and to meet greenhouse gas (GHG) emission limits adopted by the state Legislature in 2008. Clean technology development and climate science. Climate Change Electric (Battery) Emissions Infrastructure Policy'

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JUNE 10, 2013

developed by Argonne National Laboratory (2008), to model conventional, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and battery electric vehicles with identical body characteristics, comparable control strategies, and comparable performance characteristics. Climate Change Electric (Battery) Emissions Fuel Efficiency Hybrids Plug-ins Policy'

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FEBRUARY 28, 2022

This high rate of EV adoption in California is likely attributable to its widespread legislation — including tax incentives and financial assistance — that help to encourage the creation of EV infrastructure and the purchase of electric vehicles by individuals and businesses. Morning Brew did a fantastic article compiling these statistics.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Photograph: Graeme Robertson/Guardian Consumers are to be offered incentives of up to £5,000 to purchase an electric car under government plans to be unveiled today that will also see the creation of electric car cities across the UK and the launch of large-scale experiments with ultra-green vehicles. My Web del.icio.us

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Creative Greenius

JUNE 11, 2009

As our climate change crisis worsens and spins out of control with each passing day there’s no time to spare for those of us whose job it is to educate and motivate our fellow citizens to actions that cut our greenhouse gas emissions. ELECTRIC CARS ARE A CORE SOLUTION TO CLIMATE CHANGE - NO PLUG? NO PURCHASE!

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 16, 2009

The UK’s Committee on Climate Change commissioned research from a number of consultants to inform its advice on meeting carbon budgets across multiple sectors, including transportation. Among the findings of the report: Purchasing decisions. CCC has published the reports on its website.

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JUNE 22, 2009

According to the IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) Fourth Assessment Report (AR4), global CO 2 concentration in the atmosphere should be stabilized below 450 ppm, Nissan noted. Introduction of an original EV test vehicle in August 2008. The reduction target was 7%. Reducing Other Emissions. Recycling Resources.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2010

The statute, amended by Assembly Bill 109 (Núñez, Chapter 313, Statutes of 2008), authorizes the Energy Commission to develop and deploy alternative and renewable fuels and advanced transportation technologies to help achieve the state's climate change policies. The eight projects are: Electric Vehicle manufacturing. $1

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FEBRUARY 23, 2011

AB 109 (Núñez, Chapter 313, Statutes of 2008), authorizes the Energy Commission to. technologies to help attain the state’s climate change policies. Given the relatively modest marginal cost for the purchase of flex-fuel vehicles, the Energy Commission is not proposing vehicle funding for this fuel category.

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MARCH 16, 2016

Overall, we have substantial opportunities for reducing environmental and climate impacts from light-duty road vehicles. The market for pure BEVs is likely to be limited because their inherently limited driving range and long recharging times, and their high cost, make them less attractive to purchasers looking for an all-purpose vehicle.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Revenues, which have grown by about 45% annually during the past five years, reached $4 billion in 2008. He was paid about $265,000 in 2008, and he lives in a BYD-owned apartment complex with other engineers. Each of BYDs business units - batteries, mobile-phone components, and autos - was profitable in 2008, albeit on a small scale.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Governor Kulongoski is currently pushing a plan before the state legislature to cut some hefty tax breaks for electric vehicle manufacturers who choose to come to Oregon, as well as provide huge tax credits to purchasers of electric cars. “My Galbraith joined The New York Times in June 2008 to write about renewable energy.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Wheeler adduced four reasons to support that argument: price, safety, environmental impact and incentivizing the purchase of new, cleaner, safer cars. Purchasing. Wheeler said that either consumers cannot afford the price of new vehicles or they are not interested in purchasing certain types of new vehicles. The George W.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Sign Up Login All Posts | About & Contact Us | Get a TEC Badge | Getting Started with The Energy Collective Cutting-edge insight on energy and climate that you wont find anywhere but here. Finally, there’s a fascinating footnote to this story, and it involves a man named Li Lu, who was born in China in 1966, the same year as Mr. Wang.

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APRIL 10, 2010

Markey of Massachusetts, both Democrats, built their climate change bill last year in large measure around it. As Senators Graham, Kerry and Lieberman try to resuscitate the climate change bill by introducing a revised bill in mid-to-late April, twenty-three U.S. Western Climate Initiative (WCI). Overview of RGGI.

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