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Give credit where it’s due! Hyundai calls for more EV support under Labor’s new CO2 reduction scheme

EV Central

And it wants the $100 per gram fine proposed for exceeding CO2 emissions limits under the governments preferred ‘Option B’ version of the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) reduced. or 1.5 – and therefore subsidise CO2-emitting vehicles in the line-up. “So We can get to B, but we need some support.” 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N.

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

Green Car Congress

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

The Truth About Cars

What I assumed would be a quick chat quickly devolved into my being educated on British tax codes, especially the benefit-in-kind (BIK) taxes applied to any items of value provided to employees. For corporate automobiles that also see private use, benefit-in-kind taxes are calculated as a perk on top of the base salary.

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

EV Central

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

Wallbox

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. Buying the electric model in Norway is often good for your eco-conscience as well as your wallet.

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

Teslarati

The accomplishment comes without any government incentives for consumers, though the group notes that lowering value-added taxes (VAT) on BEV purchases could help reach decarbonization goals even more quickly, helping to drive sales up for the individual consumer. “Market growth is currently dependent on businesses and fleets.”

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Used car CO2 bandings changed

Green Cars News

As more car buyers seek to make environmental choices when purchasing a used vehicle, HPI Limited has adjusted its CO2 bandings in order to help buyers make more informed choices. The new bands are as follows: A - CO2 emissions below 100g/km. B - 101-110g/km. C - 111-120g/km. D - 121-130g/km. E - 131-140g/km. F - 141-150g/km.

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