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Obama climate plan calls for new fuel economy standards for heavy-duty vehicles post-2018; cleaner fuels and investment in advanced fossil energy

Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2013

In terms of investment in innovation for cleaner energy, the plan calls for: Investment in advanced fossil energy projects. In addition, the President has directed his Administration to purchase cleaner alternatives to HFCs whenever feasible and transition over time to equipment that uses safer and more sustainable alternatives.

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Obama Cleaner Climate Fuel Economy

IEA: Decisive action by governments is critical to unlock growth for low-carbon hydrogen

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Currently, global production of low-carbon hydrogen is minimal, its cost is not yet competitive, and its use in promising sectors such as industry and transport remains limited—but there are encouraging signs that it is on the cusp of significant cost declines and widespread global growth, according the IEA’s Global Hydrogen Review 2021.

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Lightning Systems Gen 2 electric Ford Transit named in CARB executive order; new NMC batteries for longer range

Green Car Congress

JULY 12, 2019

Lightning Systems, a global developer of zero-emissions drivetrains for commercial fleets, has had its longer-range, higher-speed, Generation 2 model of its Lightning Electric system for the Ford Transit ( earlier post ) named in an Executive Order from the California Air Resources Board (CARB).

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This is How the COVID-19 Pandemic Affect The Global EV Market

Get Electric Vehicle

MAY 25, 2021

The COVID-19 control measures and the economical crisis that followed took a massive toll on the global automotive and manufacturing industries. The main reasons for global automotive sales drop are, The purchasing power of consumers decreased. COVID-19 & Global Electric Vehicle Market.

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UK launches new $1.6B commercialization program for Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) and first UK CCS Roadmap; making a play for global leadership

Green Car Congress

APRIL 3, 2012

billion) direct grant support for capital funding, and additional support, subject to affordability, through low-carbon Contracts for Difference. The CCS industry could be worth £6.5 billion [US$10.4 billion] a year to the UK economy by late next decade as we export UK expertise and products.

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Carbon Commercial Global Climate Change

EPA: GHG emissions standards for cars and light trucks should be revised; joint process with NHTSA (updated with more reactions)

Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2018

Negative reaction to the widely expected announcement was voluminous and vociferous: Ceres: “Rolling back the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) and emissions standards will undermine the global competitiveness of the US auto industry. The Aluminum Association, whose member companies invested more than $2.6

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Top Factors Affecting EV Adoption

EV Connect

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Global EV sales barely nudged 2 million units in 2020 , but could top 73 million by 2040. Drivers want a safe, affordable and comfortable way to get from A to B. IEA - Executive summary – Global EV Outlook 2023 – Analysis - IEA What Exactly Does Widespread EV Adoption Mean?

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How is the transition to EVs coming along in Europe?

Plug in America

AUGUST 10, 2022

Outside of the EU, the United Kingdom also passed a law banning the sale of new gasoline and diesel vehicles by 2030, with hybrids and plug-in-hybrids granted an extension to 2035. Bold policy decisions bust me adopted that ensure cleaner, electrified transportation for the long-term. .

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Expert panel report finds achieving 1M plug-in vehicles in US by 2015 would require concentrated action to overcome barriers

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

The findings include: The US PEV Industry in the Global Market. However, consumer demand for PEVs is quite uncertain and, barring another global spike in oil prices, may be limited to a minor percentage of new vehicle purchasers (e.g., The chairman of the IU panel, former Ford Motor Co.

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US EPA and DOT propose freezing light-duty fuel economy, GHG standards at 2020 level for MY 2021-2026 vehicles; 43.7 mpg for cars; 50-state solution

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 2, 2018

The agencies said that the preferred alternative would improve vehicle affordability leading to increased use of newer, safer, cleaner and more efficient vehicles (hence their forecast drop in fatalities and injuries). EPA grants the waiver unless certain blocking conditions are triggered. —DOT Secretary Elaine L.

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London City Commuting: Why an EV makes sense

Drive Electric

JUNE 16, 2021

The planet has finally awoken to the global climate crisis we’re facing. Electric cars also contribute to better air quality in London and other city centres, making them cleaner and healthier for everyone. From 25 October 2021, only battery-electric or hydrogen fuel cell vehicles will be eligible for the 100% cleaner vehicle discount.

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Maruti Suzuki brands remain top choice for used car buyers in 2023: CARS24 – ET Auto

Baua Electric

JANUARY 12, 2024

Affordability and value, paired with an influx of younger, premium cars, positions used cars as the unequivocal smart choice. The exciting trends we are witnessing are nothing short of crazy, and I believe they will shape the future, enabling us to compete globally.

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Suzuki Auto Cars SUV

EPA Administrator broadly outlines Trump Administration thinking on fuel economy standards and California

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

The Safer Affordable Fuel-Efficient (SAFE) Vehicles Rule for Model Years 2021-2026 Passenger Cars and Light Trucks (SAFE Vehicles Rule) initiated a process to establish a new 50-state fuel economy and tailpipe carbon dioxide emissions standard for passenger cars and light trucks covering MY 2021 through 2026. Earlier post.). Purchasing.

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Fuel Economy Standards California EPA

Tariffs on China aren’t the way to win the EV arms race – getting serious on EVs is

Baua Electric

MAY 12, 2024

But instead of just de facto banning the competition from giving Americans access to affordable hot new EVs, the US should instead try making affordable hot new EVs itself. The global auto industry is in a time of flux. Cars are changing quickly, as is car manufacturing.

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Obama climate plan calls for new fuel economy standards for heavy-duty vehicles post-2018; cleaner fuels and investment in advanced fossil energy

IEA: Decisive action by governments is critical to unlock growth for low-carbon hydrogen

Lightning Systems Gen 2 electric Ford Transit named in CARB executive order; new NMC batteries for longer range

This is How the COVID-19 Pandemic Affect The Global EV Market

UK launches new $1.6B commercialization program for Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) and first UK CCS Roadmap; making a play for global leadership

EPA: GHG emissions standards for cars and light trucks should be revised; joint process with NHTSA (updated with more reactions)

Top Factors Affecting EV Adoption

How is the transition to EVs coming along in Europe?

Expert panel report finds achieving 1M plug-in vehicles in US by 2015 would require concentrated action to overcome barriers

US EPA and DOT propose freezing light-duty fuel economy, GHG standards at 2020 level for MY 2021-2026 vehicles; 43.7 mpg for cars; 50-state solution

London City Commuting: Why an EV makes sense

Maruti Suzuki brands remain top choice for used car buyers in 2023: CARS24 – ET Auto

EPA Administrator broadly outlines Trump Administration thinking on fuel economy standards and California

Tariffs on China aren’t the way to win the EV arms race – getting serious on EVs is

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