article thumbnail

MIT Task Force on the Work of the Future suggests widespread autonomous driving at least a decade away

Green Car Congress

Building on the Task Force’s interim 2019 report, “Work of the Future: Shaping Technologies and Institutions,” MIT Task Force members are providing analysis on topics including manufacturing, health care, tax reform, skills/training, and emerging technologies such as collaborative robotics and additive manufacturing.

MIT 294
article thumbnail

T&E concludes that diesel cars emit more CO2 on a full lifecycle basis than gasoline cars

Green Car Congress

In Europe, the car market is skewed in favor of diesels through regulation and tax policies. T&E attributed Europe’s diesel share to three main causes: Distorted national fuel and vehicle taxes. Diesel fuel is taxed between 10% and 40% less than gasoline in most countries. —T&E study. Accounting for production emissions.

Gasoline 220
article thumbnail

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

Baua Electric

The Indian government has introduced various incentives and initiatives, such as subsidies and tax benefits, to promote the adoption of electric autos. Under this scheme, the government provides financial incentives, such as subsidies and tax benefits, to encourage the purchase of electric autos.

India 98
article thumbnail

Electric vehicles sales, transportation & policy initiatives 

Electric Vehicles India

The Government of India is continuously making efforts to bring the electric vehicles revolution in India through various initiatives be it providing exemption of tax on electric vehicles or providing incentives under the FAME II (Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and EV). Electrification of transportation. NITI Aayog.

article thumbnail

Hatchbacks not giving up territorial rights so easily | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

According to Srivatsa, the increase in the used-cars market is a great growth indicator for the industry. The used-cars market going up is the best news for the auto industry. He added that green fuels make a lot of sense in small cars because they provide a lower cost of ownership and ease of maintenance.

Suzuki 52
article thumbnail

Automotive Market Research Perspectives on Selling Green in a Try-to-Survive Market

Green Car Congress

We’re not sure how much maintenance cost you are going to incur and quite frankly you many need to replace the battery pack after 3-4 years and it may cost between $3,000-$5,000. fuel tax); and there needs to be assurances regarding OEM viability—all of which may involve government action.

Market 170
article thumbnail

GM, Segway to Make Vehicle - WSJ.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

This service is temporary unavailable due to system maintenance. Order a reprint of this article now APRIL 7, 2009 GM, Segway to Make Vehicle Article Video Comments more in Auto Industry News » Email Printer Friendly Share: Yahoo Buzz facebook MySpace LinkedIn Digg del.icio.us Forgot your username or password?

GM 57