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LowCVP: 5 Ps for influencing uptake of low emission vehicles at local level

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The UK’s Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership has launched a Good Practice Guide for Local Measures to Encourage the Uptake of Low Emission Vehicles. The Good Practice Guide for Local Measures to Encourage the Uptake of Low Emission Vehicles was prepared for the LowCVP by Urban Foresight.

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Researchers urge Chinese government to encourage bikes, buses and rail over cars and commercial vehicles due to emissions and health concerns

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In their paper, published in the journal Energy Policy, Ling-Yun HE and Lu-Yi QIU, observe that regulatory policies imposed on vehicle usage as well as on car ownership can not solve the growing emissions problem. In China in 2013, The transport sector consumed 348.19 China’s passenger-kilometers (pkm) has risen from 1746.67

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California Energy Commission approves plans to invest nearly $500M in electricity R&D and alternative fuels

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This is the second EPIC investment plan and covers the years 2015-2017. The approved 2014-2015 Investment Plan Update for the Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector, which accounts for about 40% of California''s carbon emissions.

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New Joint Research Centre Reference Report sets out options for reducing emissions from shipping

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A new report by the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) provides a comprehensive overview of methodologies for estimating air emissions from shipping; describes technological solutions; and analyses policy options for reducing carbon emissions and air pollution in this sector.

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Driving Towards a Sustainable Future: The Rise of Electric Autos in India

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As the second-most populous country in the world and one of the largest consumers of fossil fuels, India is making significant strides in adopting electric vehicles (EVs) as a solution to combat climate change and reduce air pollution. One of the main advantages is the significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.

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Electrification gaining momentum in fleet vehicle industry – Charged EVs

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New Emissions Standards for Fleet Vehicles While the transition to electric fleets may have once been just a trend, it is now a necessity. To reduce CO2 emissions, many countries signed the 2015 Paris Agreement on climate, pledging to cut their emissions by certain targets.

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SFU researchers find promise for plug-in vehicles in Canada, but need for increased supply and policy support

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There is hope electric vehicles could grow to more than 20% of vehicle sales by 2030 with policies that increase these vehicles’ availability and variety, such as California’s Zero Emissions Vehicle Mandate. Motivations for PEV interest included driving flexibility (for PHEVs), fuel savings, and pollution reduction. Click to enlarge.

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