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Mn/DOT assessing potential for mileage-based user fee to replace fuel tax; Battelle conducting technology assessment

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The Battelle project will include designing, building and testing new software applications that will run on cellular smart phones that utilize global positioning system (GPS) to determine location, heading, speed, etc. The technical research is designed to record miles and road use while strictly protecting the privacy of participants.

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Belfer Center Study Concludes Reducing Car and Truck GHG Emissions Will Require Substantially Higher Fuel Prices; Income Tax Credits for Advanced Alt Fuel Vehicles Are Essentially Ineffective at Reducing Sector Emissions

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Direct transportation (fuel) taxes generate the greatest reductions in CO 2 emission from transportation, achieving CO 2 emissions at 86% of 2005 levels by about 2025. While CO 2 prices are equivalent to fuel taxes, CO 2 prices at their projected levels are far too small to create a significant incentive to drive less.

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Profile: Li-ion Battery and Pack Supplier Valence Technology

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Green Car Congress had the opportunity recently to have a discussion with Mark Donaghy, the Global Marketing Manager for Valence Technology, Inc., Two global fulfillment centers—one in Rotterdam and one in Dallas—can ship product to customers within 72 hours. ton 100 miles+ range van and the Newton is 7.5-12 Click to enlarge.

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MIT Energy Initiative report on transforming the US transportation system by 2050 to address climate challenges

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Market-based incentives should be implemented to support the US Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) LDV requirements. miles per gallon will not reflect what most new car buyers should expect to achieve in 2025. Overall, we have substantial opportunities for reducing environmental and climate impacts from light-duty road vehicles.

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