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2024 trends in the auto industry promise a focused approach | Autocar Professional

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So, while the Covid-19 lockdowns severely affected the entire automotive industry’s value chain, it also began to embrace a fresh perspective amidst the global crisis. Domestic automobile sales saw a significant year-on-year growth of 20 percent, marking the first full year unaffected by the pandemic.

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European auto industry proposes further 20% cut in passenger car CO2 by 2030 from 2021; conditional on EV uptake and infrastructure; no ZEV mandate

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At the Frankfurt Motor Show, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) outlined the industry’s proposal for a pathway to future CO 2 reductions: a 20% CO 2 reduction for passenger cars by 2030, compared to 2021. The European Commission will reveal its proposal on CO 2 targets for cars post-2021 later this year.

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Study Finds That Clean Cars and Climate Policy Can Create Jobs

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The study offers two main insights on the nature of clean energy jobs in the automobile sector: First, the paper documents that saving oil will directly create good jobs by driving demand for specific additional manufactured components. Driving Growth: How Clean Cars and Climate Policy Can Create Jobs.

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All Western European Countries Will Have CO2-Related Car Taxation This Year; European Auto Industry Urges Harmonization of Schemes

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The car industry advocates a linear system, in which tax levels are directly proportionate to the car’s CO2 emissions and every gram of CO 2 is taxed the same. Tags: Climate Change Emissions Europe Fuel Efficiency Policy. Car tax schemes should neither include nor exclude specific technologies and be budget neutral in end-effect.

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Volvo follows in Stellantis’ footsteps and departs from ACEA

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As the auto industry splinters over the switch to electric vehicles, Volvo Cars AB is the second major manufacturer to leave Europe’s auto lobby. On Friday, the company says the ACEA lobby’s attempts to address climate change aren’t aggressive enough.

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Disruptive tech, sustainability agenda driving India’s auto INC | Autocar Professional

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India is the world’s third-largest automobile market. Regardless of the current softer global economic climate and its inevitable impact at home, the country’s automotive industry is set for robust and resilient growth enabled by disruptive technologies and a sustainability mindset.

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Opinion: Politicians Are Lying About Biden's EPA Rule

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Conversely, don't let the other side oversell things -- while reducing tailpipe emissions is a necessary step forward in fighting the negative effects of climate change, the production of the materials needed for electric and electrified vehicles has its own environmental toll. And don't let those who have an anti-EV agenda lie to you.

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