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

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Finally, EV friendly tax schemes can be an effective alternative to direct monetary grants when it comes to boosting EV purchases. Several municipalities have rolled out grant schemes to support the development of charging stations in housing cooperatives. Investing in Infrastructure.

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German OEMs to upgrade emissions control on 5.3M Euro 5 and 6 diesels, contribute to €500M Sustainable Mobility fund

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The KBA will also carry out its sampling controls on vehicles for which other authorities have granted the type approval. To this end, the German manufacturers will submit a concept by October 2017. The subsidy of 40% of the additional investment costs for municipal taxis and vehicles will be increased.

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UK unveils new plan to cut NO2; sale of new conventional gasoline and diesel cars to end by 2040; focus on local action

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In April 2017, the UK Government published its Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy which identifies £1.2 This includes investing nearly £100m in the UK’s charging infrastructure and funding the Plug In Car and Plug In Van Grant Schemes. 11M – Air Quality Grant. . £1.2B – Cycling and walking. 100M – National road network.

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Calif. Energy Commission to award more than $44M for hydrogen refueling and alternative fuel vehicle projects

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The Energy Commission approved $18,690,000 in grants for projects that will expand the state’s fueling infrastructure for hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. Studies suggest that 68 stations are needed by 2017 to support the market. It is paid for through surcharges on vehicle and boat registrations, and smog check and license plate fees.