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OECD: governments should make better use of energy taxation to address climate change; “meaningful” increases limited to road sector

Green Car Congress

Tax rates were below the low-end estimate of climate costs (EUR 30/tCO 2 ) for 97% of emissions. However, other negative side-effects suggest that taxes are at best approaching the right level in a few countries, but remain well below them in most. —“Taxing Energy Use 2018”. —“Taxing Energy Use 2018”.

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We Need More Than Just Electric Vehicles

Cars That Think

Most automotive manufacturers say they plan to use renewable energy in the future, but for now, most battery production relies on electric grids largely powered by fossil fuels. about 60 percent of its electricity from fossil fuels, primarily natural gas, which produces less carbon than coal does. passenger vehicles.