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TransLink orders 106 New Flyer CNG buses with 2018 Cummins L9N ultra-low NOx engines

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The CNG buses will be equipped with 2018 Cummins L9N engines, which provide a significantly reduced carbon footprint supporting TransLink’s planned fleet rejuvenation initiative and vision for increasingly sustainable transit. The NFI Group has more than 50 years of experience in manufacturing zero-emission buses (ZEBs). Earlier post.)

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Is A Tax On Electricity (kWh) Consumed The Best Way to Supplement the Fuel Tax for Electric Vehicles?

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As sales of electric vehicles begin to reach significant numbers across the US, states are exploring approaches to replace lost tax revenue since EV drivers don’t pay fuel taxes as drivers of gas-powered cars do at gas stations. Unfortunately there is currently no simple and agreed upon best replacement for the fuel tax.

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Proposed Federal EV Tax Credit Reform: Will It Move the Sales Needle?

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For electric vehicle observers, the legislation contains two key provisions: The first would extend the tax credit to automakers who already reached the current phaseout level of 200,000 EVs sold with another 400,000 vehicles, but with a reduction to $7,000 from the current maximum $7,500 credit.

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Volkswagen Group 2014 sustainability report shows progress on key environmental performance indicators; Strategy 2018 and leadership in e-mobility

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Per vehicle CO 2 emissions in 2013 were 422 kg, down 6% from 449 kg in 2013 and 19.5% The Group’s sales revenue totaled €197,007 million (US$274,175 million) in 2013, while profit after tax came to €9,145 million (US$12,727 million). Strategy 2018. By 2018, “Think Blue. from 2,213 kWh in 2012 and down 12.5%

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Dutch Cabinet Approves Mileage Tax; In Effect in 2012 if Approved by Parliament

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The Dutch Cabinet on Friday approved a new road tax bill that would eliminate the current motor vehicle tax and purchase tax and replace them with a charge per kilometer driven, starting in 2012 and increasing through 2018. Emissions of CO 2 and particulate matter are expected to decrease by more than 10%.

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State Auditor says California may not meet 2030 GHG reduction goal; says aspects of CARB efforts lacking

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A report from the State Auditor of California finds that California may not successfully meet its upcoming greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction goal of 40% by 2030, which will require the State to reduce GHG emissions by nearly 40% over the next decade. Source: State Auditor Report Number: 2020-114.

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Proterra selected in electric bus contract by California Department of General Services

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Now transit agencies and otherinstitutions can purchase Proterra battery-electric buses and Proterra charging systems through the state’s pre-established contract. Further, transit agencies and other institutions outside of California can leverage the California statewide contract to simplify the process of purchasing electric buses.