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T&E concludes that diesel cars emit more CO2 on a full lifecycle basis than gasoline cars

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In Europe, the car market is skewed in favor of diesels through regulation and tax policies. Europe buys 7 out of 10 diesel cars and vans sold globally while less than 1% of new vehicles sold in the US are diesel and in China, the world’s largest vehicle market, diesel represents less than 2%. —T&E study.

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A stack of lies you could drive a Toyota HiLux through | Opinion

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He’s even dubbed it “Albo’s ute tax”, and you should buckle down for hearing that one more often). Strangely, this position was in stark contrast with things the FCAI has said and predicted in the past, particularly about how many EVs and hybrids it thinks Australians will buy between now and 2029. Yes, BILLIONS. FCAI chief Tony Weber.

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From Recreation to Everyday Transport: The Growing Appeal of E-Bikes

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million metric tons of CO2 equivalent (CO2e) in one year — equivalent to avoiding the use of 208.5 Another plus: no tailpipe pollution. Quick Quiz: Which creates more smog-forming pollution in California each summer? but your grandparents’ trusty push mower isn’t much different than one you would buy today.

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EPA Issues Emission Rule Change Proposals for Light and Medium Vehicles

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The first set of proposed standards are called the “ Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Years 2027 and Later Light-Duty and Medium Duty Vehicles ,” and are effectively a tougher version of preexisting emissions limits. Meanwhile, medium-duty vehicles are expected to target 275 grams per mile of CO2 within the same time frame.

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This is How the COVID-19 Pandemic Affect The Global EV Market

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One of the key drivers driving the market’s growth is favorable government policies and funding in the form of incentives and grants, tax rebates, and other non-financial advantages such as carpool lane access. As a result of the COVID-19 situation, several reforms in pollution controls and incentives have also been implemented.

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The Dirty Truth of Petrol & Diesel Vehicles

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By PluginIndia In this article and video, we show the real truth on how Petrol and Diesel vehicles cause far more air pollution compared to electric vehicles. Some even say that it pollutes even more than a diesel or petrol burning car. Refining oil takes a huge amount of energy and generates even more pollution.

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ITF analysis finds that societal costs for electric cars and vans range from €7K to €12K more than fossil-fueled equivalents

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The ITF calculation ignores taxes on fuel (as from society’s point of view these are a transfer rather than a net cost); includes subsidies; and accounts for air pollution impacts. generate fewer lifecycle CO2 emissions than comparable fossil-fueled. electricity production may generate emissions. However, except in some cases.