Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 26, 2009

From 1980 to 2006, the total number of miles traveled (VMT) by automobiles increased 97%; truck VMT increased 106%. Establish VMT technology standards and require original equipment vehicle manufacturers to install standardized technology by a date certain that will accommodate the desired 2020 comprehensive implementation.

Mileage Tax 170

Mileage Tax Fuel Tax Tax Financing 170

Cars That Think

JANUARY 28, 2023

This is due to the 30 to 40 percent increase in emissions EVs create in comparison to manufacturing an ICE vehicle, mainly from its battery production. If just one out of five urban residents in Europe permanently changed from driving to cycling, emissions from automobiles would be cut by 8 percent, the study reports.

Climate Change 138

Climate Change Climate San Diego Emissions 138

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Newly installed CEO Fritz Henderson argues that pioneering projects like the Volt typically lose money until the technology catches on. It was a Manufacturing Failure, as GM NEVER planned to build the car in Volume, so No Economies of Scale were ever achieved. We are addicted to the gasoline tax both at the State and Federal level.

Volt 41

Volt GM Chevrolet EV1 41