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EU should target 1M EV public chargers by 2024, 3M by 2029 say carmakers, environmentalists and consumer groups

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It would also grant much needed certainty to the automotive industry and to grid operators, re-charging infrastructure operators and transport companies as well. The proposal would also aid the creation of one million jobs across the continent and help the EU meet its climate goals, according to the groups.

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NJ initiating process to adopt California Advanced Clean Cars II

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If adopted, the ACC II regulation would require automobile manufacturers to increase their zero-emission sales of light-duty vehicles to 100% by 2035. It helps solidify the state as a national climate leader. Much work, way beyond an announcement, is needed to achieve a full transition to electrified transportation.

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Cal Energy Commission adopts report outlining how state transforming transportation system to meet climate goals

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The California Energy Commission adopted its 2014 Integrated Energy Policy Report (IEPR) Update, which outlines, among many things, how the state is working to transform the transportation system to zero- and near-zero technologies and fuels to meet its climate and clean air goals. Plug-in electric vehicles. Representing about 3.7%

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Provisional agreement reached on European CO2 standards for heavy-duty trucks; 30% lower by 2030

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The new targets and incentives will help tackle emissions, as well as bring fuel savings to transport operators and cleaner air for all Europeans. —Commissioner for Climate Action and Energy Miguel Arias CaƱete. The introduction of a benchmark system for truck manufacturers totally ignores the demand side.

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ACEA and PIK declare that by 2040 all new trucks sold need to be fossil-free

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To develop their roadmap to carbon-neutrality by 2050 at the latest, the CEOs of Europeā€™s commercial vehicle manufacturers, under the umbrella of the European Automobile Manufacturersā€™ Association (ACEA), have joined forces with leading scientists from the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK).

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Potsdam/TUB/BMW report says cap-and-trade instrument for road transport fuels combined with vehicle efficiency metrics is the most promising policy approach to reduce transport GHG

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Including road transport fuels in a cap-and-trade scheme, complemented by appropriate regulatory policies such as. Including road transport fuels in a cap-and-trade scheme, complemented by appropriate regulatory policies such as. In fact, transport volumes may even increase above business-as-usual due to rebound effects.

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ACEA study finds 100-fold increase in zero-emission trucks needed in EU fleet in 10 years to meet goals

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A new study by the European Automobile Manufacturersā€™ Association (ACEA) has found that there are currently 6.2 To make zero-emission trucks the preferred choice of transport operators, urgent action is needed on European and member state levels, ACEA said. However, they cannot make such a radical and unprecedented shift alone.

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