Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
Seeking to slash CO 2 emissions from its North American manufacturing operations, Honda has entered into long-term virtual power purchase agreements (VPPAs) for renewable wind and solar power that will cover more than 60% of the electricity that Honda uses in North America.
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 4, 2018
Carmakers will also have to ensure that zero- and low- emission vehicles—ZLEVs (electric cars or vehicles which emit less than 50g CO2/km)—have a 35% market share of sales of new cars and vans by 2030, and 20% by 2025. Consumers cannot be forced to buy electric cars, without the necessary infrastructure or incentives in place.
Green Car Congress
MAY 4, 2020
New data shows that motor vehicles generate more than €440 billion in taxation per year for national governments in the major EU markets plus the UK, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) reports. This just goes to show the sheer scale of the importance of the automobile industry to Europe.
Green Car Congress
MAY 16, 2018
Today, new plants in Europe are already planned with a CO2-neutral energy supply from the start. With a CO2-neutral energy supply of the plants, we are consistently pursuing this approach and are actively driving sustainability in production. The decision also fits with our overall strategy.
The Truth About Cars
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
For corporate automobiles that also see private use, benefit-in-kind taxes are calculated as a perk on top of the base salary. One would expect to receive some kind of purchasing allowance calculated that’s then tied to income. Under the new rules, its 230g/km CO2 emissions place it in the top BIK taxation group of 37 [percent].
Teslarati
MAY 7, 2021
Technically, Tesla has been selling these credits to Fiat-Chrysler Automobiles (FCA). Still, Stellantis recently purchased FCA, along with several other notable automotive brands like Jeep, Dodge, Maserati, Alfa Romeo, and Mopar.
Green Car Congress
JUNE 25, 2013
Audi has opened its e-gas plant in Werlte, making it the first automobile manufacturer to develop a chain of sustainable energy carriers. Customers can order a quota of e-gas when they purchase the car. Audi’s e-gas plant. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.). This gives it a total range of some 1,300 kilometers (808 miles).
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