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What is Decarbonization?

Driivz

Even with the temporary drop in mobility in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, emissions from transportation are still rising globally. The degree of CO2 emission reduction in transport depends on the source of the electricity powering EVs. Policies in place today are not enough to meet GHG reduction needed in transportation. .

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American and European Standards organizations agree to strengthen transatlantic cooperation on standards for electric vehicles

Green Car Congress

Participants also recognized that governments, including the European Commission and other inter-governmental bodies, must play their part by working towards the increased harmonization of relevant laws and regulations. The discussions in Brussels last week concentrated on four key areas: Coupler safety and interoperability, fast charging.

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RESPONSE TO: Ministry of Transport’s Charging Our Future: Discussion Document

Drive Electric

PART A: INTRODUCTION About us Drive Electric is a not-for-profit advocacy organisation supporting the uptake and mainstreaming of e-mobility in New Zealand as part of the effort to decarbonise transport. This is in part psychological and in part a necessity. Part B: Formal response 1.Implementation

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