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New report finds global CO2 vehicle emission reduction measures falter; dropping diesels, increasing SUVs

Green Car Congress

A total of 27 countries—including Sweden, Canada and the United Kingdom—saw the fuel economy of their fleets stagnate or worsen from 2015 to 2017. Countries with policies to encourage fuel economy through a mix of regulation and efficiency-based purchase incentives saw 60% faster improvements than those without.

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UK has reached 1 million BEVs, but incentives still recommended: SMMT

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The United Kingdom (UK) has surpassed an important milestone for battery-electric vehicle (BEV) sales, now reaching over one million BEVs on the country’s roads. “Market growth is currently dependent on businesses and fleets.” ” The report notes that the new car market as a whole grew 8.2

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Driving Dystopia: Pickup Sales Are Probably Going to Decline in the UK

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One would expect to receive some kind of purchasing allowance calculated that’s then tied to income. But things aren’t quite as simple as that in the United Kingdom. Under the new rules, its 230g/km CO2 emissions place it in the top BIK taxation group of 37 [percent]. Normal to my American eyes thus far.

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The European electric vehicle market continues to grow

Setec Powerr

By 2020, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, and other European countries have launched automotive industry demand stimulation measures to provide subsidies for the purchase of electric vehicles, which has given a strong impetus to the growth of electric vehicles sales.

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Drive Electric Submission Land Transport (Clean Car) Amendment Bill

Drive Electric

By using these standards, we can better access vehicles manufactured in and for the United Kingdom, a far larger right-hand-drive EV market. The consumer incentive will reduce the purchase price of zero emissions vehicles, which encourages suppliers to provide these choices to meet new consumer demand. Vans: 147 g CO2/km.

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Nissan Updates on Nissan Green Program 2010; New Vehicle CO2 Needs to Be Reduced 90% by 2050

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In reviewing its efforts to date in reducing CO 2 emissions, Nissan said that AESC (Automotive Energy Supply Corporation), its joint venture with NEC Corporation and NEC TOKIN Corporation, aims to be a leader in battery technology. Raleigh, N.C. and Washington, D.C. Raleigh, N.C. and Washington, D.C. The reduction target was 7%.

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Drive Electric Submission on the Emissions Reduction Plan Discussion Document

Drive Electric

One of the largest RHD markets, the United Kingdom, has been transitioning towards this outcome for many years creating an “Office of Low Emission Vehicles” in 2014. Slovenia, Iceland, the Netherlands, Ireland, India, Denmark, Sweden, Israel, Germany and the United Kingdom all have 2030 deadlines.