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EV sales in Norway explode ahead of policy changes

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The freak volume in December 2022 resulted from one-off pull-forward effects ahead of new policies and auto taxes applying from 2023 onwards. their previous monthly record, ahead of new weight taxes, and VAT taxes. Petrol vehicles also saw a relative sales surge ahead of increased emissions taxes.

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Lessons From Norway’s Journey To Becoming The Global Leader In EV Adoption

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To learn from its experience, let’s look back through Norway’s 30-year journey to becoming an EV giant: it all started with a mission to curb the country’s CO2 emissions. Curbing CO2 Emissions with Electric Transport. So how did this largely rural Scandinavian country become the global leader in EV adoption?

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New Study Outlines Pathway to 76% Reduction in UK Transport Sector CO2 Emissions By 2050; Road Transport Becomes Carbon Neutral

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(An implicit assumption here is that there will be progressive availability of non-CO 2 emitting alternatives such as electric vehicles powered by carbon neutral electricity, and carbon neutral public transport systems). VED circulation tax: Increased differentiation reduces VKT for all cars by 4.8%.

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Alfa adds TwinAir to MiTo

Green Cars News

Alfa Romeo’s MiTo is now available with the award-winning TwinAir engine. Emitting 98g/km of CO2, this is the sporty supermini’s second sub-100g/km road-tax exempt engine, following the 1.3L Forget about that though, we’re in petrol land right now. This two-cylinder 875cc TwinAir petrol engine aims [.].

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Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Review

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Available in FWD and AWD. kWh battery and a 190hp electric motor driving the front wheels, although all-wheel drive EQA models are also available. The EQA weighs 2040kg, which is more than the petrol model, but ride quality is good on smooth roads. CO2 emissions (WLTP): 0 g/km. Vehicle tax rate (VED): £0.

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What Are The Benefits of Driving an Electric Car?

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Compared to traditional cars, electric vehicles (EVs) have only really been widely available since the late-noughties. Oft-overlooked in favour of WLTP ranges and tax incentives, the simple joy of driving an EV is rarely spoken about. Road tax for example is completely nil if you drive an EV. Availability. EVs over ICEs.

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Electric Pedicabs - future for London's transport

DIY Electric Car

If these would be classified as a motor vehicles then there would be a requirement of actually having the MOT and car tax disc displayed. All of them runs on diesel engines making even more pollution than the ordinary petrol engines. So the closed circuit became a problem for riders and operators alike.

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