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OECD paper presents and analyzes policies and programs to foster market growth of green cars

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Given the specific barriers, suggests author Andrea Beltramello, there is a role for government to support the development and diffusion of green vehicles, including through policies to strengthen the markets for green cars. Alternative fuels include biofuels, natural gas, hydrogen and electricity from the grid.

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5 Best Electric Car Insurance Tips for Millennials

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Millennials, those born from 1981 to 1996, are amongst the top buyers of electric cars in the world. Now, for your peace of mind, there is one more thing that you should have–electric car insurance. Why Is Insurance for Electric Cars More Expensive ? Car insurance is a must-have.

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Alternative fuels lose company car discounts

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Discounts on company car taxation for hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles will be scrapped under new tax terms revealed as part of yesterday’s Budget. The changes will affect the most polluting hybrids such as the Lexus RX 400H and biofuel ready cars such as the Saab 9-5 Biopower.

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Push for biofuels tax credits

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A group of biotechnology and biofuel companies and trade associations have appealed for an extension to the tax credits offered for cellulosic biofuels. They want the extension to apply for four years and also believe that algae biofuels should qualify for the credits as well as creating an option for monetising the tax credits as tax [.].

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US ponders boost to EV tax credits

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The US government is considering cutting taxes on liquefied natural gas (LNG) and increase tax breaks for electric cars to increase the uptake of alternative fuel vehicles. In a new US Treasury analysis of tax proposals, it is proposed that suggests that the current allowance of up to $7,500[.].

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Survey Finds US Hybrids and Diesels Beat Gasoline Models on Full Cost of Ownership

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An IntelliChoice.com survey finds that most 2009 US hybrid and clean diesel cars, trucks and SUVs deliver a lower total cost of ownership compared to gasoline versions of the same (or comparable) vehicles. The long-time knock against “greencars, trucks and SUVs is that their sticker prices do not justify the gas savings.

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Green cars need to improve to build ’solid’ market foundation

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Alternative-fuelled green cars still need to improve performance and reduce in price if they are to establish a real hold in market, the latest research has revealed. Tags: Green credentials alternative vehicles Green cars research.