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MIT study finds fuel economy standards are 6-14 times less cost effective than fuel tax for reducing gasoline use

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In a study published in the journal Energy Economics , MIT researchers have found that a fuel economy standard is at least six to fourteen times less cost effective than a fuel tax when targeting an identical reduction in cumulative gasoline use (20% by 2050). —Karplus et al. Paltsev, M. Babiker, J.M.

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Study finds behavior-influencing policies remain critical for mass market success of low-carbon vehicles

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Policies to entice consumers away from fossil-fuel powered vehicles and normalize low carbon, alternative-fuel alternatives, such as electric vehicles, are vital if the world is to significantly reduce transport sector carbon pure-emissions, according to a new study. —McCollum et al. Share of EDVs in 2050.

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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

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The plan as outlined also calls for further work on advanced biofuels, advanced batteries and fuel cell technologies in every transportation mode. In coming months, the plan notes, the Department of Transportation will work with other agencies to further explore strategies for integrating alternative fuel vessels into the US flag fleet.

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Study concludes significant additional transport policy interventions will be required for Europe to meet its GHG reduction goal

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Past research concludes that achieving these goals through technological measures alone is difficult.Many transportation technologies currently in development show promise in significantly reducing energy use and CO 2 emissions before 2050. R&D plus fuel cell electric vehicle subsidy. R&D plus electric vehicle subsidy.

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kWh Billing and New EV Charging Tax Policies: What You Need to Know

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Here’s what you need to know about kWh energy rates and EV charging taxes. Understanding kWh Energy Rates To begin, let’s clarify what a kilowatt-hour (kWh) energy rate is and why it matters for electric vehicles. 6, supplemental or substitute forms of gas sources as defined in § 56-248.1,

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UC report to CalEPA outlines policy options to decarbonize California transportation by 2045

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The UC Davis Policy Institute for Energy, Environment, and the Economy coordinated the report’s policy management, and the UC Davis Center for Regional Change led the study’s equity and environmental justice research. Transportation pricing: Gasoline taxes. Fuels: About 86% of transportation fuel is petroleum.

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MIT Energy Initiative report on transforming the US transportation system by 2050 to address climate challenges

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According to the report, “On the Road Toward 2050: Potential for Substantial Reductions in Light-Duty Vehicle Energy Use and Greenhouse Gas Emissions,” each element is separately important, but must collectively be pursued aggressively to achieve necessary emissions reductions.

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