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Driving Towards a Sustainable Future: The Rise of Electric Autos in India

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As the second-most populous country in the world and one of the largest consumers of fossil fuels, India is making significant strides in adopting electric vehicles (EVs) as a solution to combat climate change and reduce air pollution. Moreover, electric autos contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution.

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UK study finds low carbon policy has bolstered UK automotive sector, but trucks neglected and biofuels stalled

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This started to change with the establishment of a more active, collaborative industrial policy driven by the need to cut carbon emissions from the sector and protect against climate change. UK automotive production and exports are rising and there is a recent strong revival in R&D spending.

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Waxman/Markey Bill Accelerates Infrastructure and Build-out for Plug-Ins, Calls for Harmonization of Motor Vehicle GHG Standards; 3% of Emissions Allowances for Cap-and-Trade Go to Auto Industry

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The bill is structured into four primary titles: Title I: Clean Energy; Title II: Energy Efficiency; Title III: Reducing Global Warming Pollution (the cap-and-trade bill); and Title IV: Transitioning to a Clean Energy Economy (which also includes a section on adapting to climate change). Electric Vehicle Infrastructure.

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Ford Exec Cites US Energy Policies As Critical Factor in Shaping Future Vehicle Fleet, Calls for Cap-and-Trade Program

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Sue Cischke, Ford group vice president, Sustainability, Environment and Safety Engineering, pointed to the “ key role ” government policies such as fuel standards and greenhouse gas emission regulations, play in the development and support of Ford’s product and technology pathways. Adapted from ICCT. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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False Starts: The Story of Vehicle-to-Grid Power

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And the auto industry had just canceled the battery EV. Slutzky and other proponents of EV power have been pressing for a more favorable regulatory environment, including access to the subsidies that states such as California offer to users of stationary storage batteries.

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The EV Transition Is Harder Than Anyone Thinks

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Not so fast, exclaim researchers at Stanford University, who state that charging EVs during the day is actually cheaper, better for the grid, and healthier for the environment. Scaling is hard Let me be very clear: Transitioning to electric vehicles and renewable energy to combat climate change are valid goals in themselves.

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What Part Do EVs Play in the Federal Net-Zero Emissions Target?

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Electric Vehicles Are a Key Climate Change Tool The U.S. Are electric vehicles (EVs) the answer to the automobile industry’s role? Using Renewable Energy While EVs are better for the environment than gas-powered vehicles, there could be improvements to how they get energy. aims to achieve net-zero emissions.