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APRIL 21, 2022

While Russia holds significant leverage in influencing oil and gas prices, it pales in comparison to China’s position in several strategic industries critical to the energy transition, says report author Michelle Michot Foss, fellow in energy and materials at the Baker Institute. Between 2010 and 2021, worldwide nickel usage grew almost 90%.

China 416

China Energy Indonesia Power Grid 416

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MARCH 8, 2010

A new study from the Harvard Kennedy School’s Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs finds that reducing greenhouse gas emissions from transportation will be a much bigger challenge than many assume, and will require substantially higher fuel prices combined with more stringent regulations. —Morrow et al.

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Tax Credit Tax Emissions Fuel 220

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DECEMBER 21, 2009

In the Pre-Budget Report (PBR) released on 9 December, UK Chancellor Alistair Darling announced that all electric cars will be exempt from Company Car Tax (CCT) for 5 years and electric vans will be exempt from Van Benefit Charge (VBC) for the same period. per gallon US) in real terms on 1 April each year from 2010 to 2013.

Tax 186

Tax Carbon Fuel Tax Fuel 186

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

IEA fuel economy readiness index status, 2010. The index is built from the four key policies needed to improve fuel economy: fuel tax, CO 2 -based vehicle tax, fuel economy standards and labeling. Fiscal measures can have a strong influence on vehicle-purchasing behavior. Click to enlarge.

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Fuel Economy Fuel Transportation Engine 236

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2012

Tax credits and gasoline prices necessary for various electric vehicles to be cost-competitive with conventional vehicles at 2011 vehicle prices. That finding takes into account both the higher purchase price of an electric vehicle and the lower fuel costs over the vehicle’s life. Source: CBO. Click to enlarge.

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Tax Credit Gasoline Tax Gasoline-Electric 252

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APRIL 12, 2012

They assessed purchaser technology choice for new vehicles on a cost-effectiveness basis using net present value (NPV) as a decision criterion, with parameters chosen to take account of factors such as consumer myopia with regard to fuel cost savings. R&D plus fuel cell electric vehicle subsidy.

Transportation 199

Transportation Europe Climate Change Emissions 199