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Gov’t, industry, national labs collaborate on comprehensive cradle-to-grave LCA study and economic assessment of LDV GHG reductions

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The ranges of the levelized cost of driving (LCD) and cost of avoided carbon are narrower for the future technology pathways, reflecting the expected economic competitiveness of these alternative vehicles and fuels. Utilizing low-carbon fuel pathways yields GHG reductions more than double those achieved by vehicle efficiency gains alone.

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UK AA president says millions of second cars could be electric

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At last week’s Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership conference in the UK—prior to the Battersea Formula E Grand Prix run over the weekend—Edmund King, the UK AA’s (Automobile Association) president argued that millions of second cars in households could relatively easily be electric vehicles. Slightly less concerned about charging time.

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UK Government Announces £5,000 Grants Towards Purchase of Electric Drive Vehicles and First Plugged-in Places

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The Plug-in Car Grant will be distributed directly to consumers at the point of purchase and will be managed in a similar way to the grant made as part of the Government’s scrappage scheme. Must be Battery electric, plug-in hybrid or a hydrogen fuel cell car. Tags: Electric (Battery) Europe Fuel Cells Hybrids Plug-ins Policy.

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Cars need to produce just ‘30g/km CO2 by 2050?

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The report entitled ‘Low Carbon Vehicles: Driving the UK’s transport revolution’ makes recommendations for Britain’s transport strategies, calling for ‘joined up policy-making’ in order to effectively tackle CO2 emissions. While a standardisation of batteries would enable this network to have a viable, long-term future.

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UK unveils new plan to cut NO2; sale of new conventional gasoline and diesel cars to end by 2040; focus on local action

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To help bus companies and local authorities in England to put more than 1,200 new low carbon buses on the roads. The UK Government has allocated a ring-fenced £100 million for an Air Quality Fund available through to 2021 for Highways England to help improve air quality on its network. 89M – Green Bus Fund. 11M – Air Quality Grant.

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The Budget 2009 - working towards sustainable transport

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Increasing company car benefit in kind tax in the future for all but the lowest carbon cars. Introducing a vehicle scrappage scheme. Confirming the recently announced support for ultra low carbon Cars and infrastructure. Vehicle Scrappage Scheme. Ultra Low Carbon Cars. Confirming future increases in fuel duty.

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Can the UK lead the green car charge? The Green Piece

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Having already adjusted its road tax system to penalise the heaviest polluters and introduced congestion charges; the Government created a vehicle scrappage scheme earlier this year meant to help more motorists make green choices while boosting the automotive sector. Now it seems that its efforts have been rewarded. The argument for the UK….