Green Car Congress
JULY 23, 2018
Policies to entice consumers away from fossil-fuel powered vehicles and normalize low carbon, alternative-fuel alternatives, such as electric vehicles, are vital if the world is to significantly reduce transport sector carbon pure-emissions, according to a new study. Note the different scaling used in the graphs.
Green Car Congress
MAY 28, 2021
CO 2 emissions from private jets in Europe increased by nearly a third (31%) between 2005 and 2019, rising faster than commercial aviation emissions, according to a new report from environmental campaign group Transport & Environment (T&E). The report, Private jets: can the super-rich supercharge zero emission aviation?
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 21, 2009
A 100% first year tax allowance will also be provided for the purchase of electric vans subject to State Aid clearance. The PBR also has news of an additional £30 million (US$48.5 million) to support low carbon vehicle development, including an expansion of the Technology Strategy Board’s ultra-low carbon vehicles competition.
Green Cars News
APRIL 25, 2009
According to lead author Dr Robert Gross, subsidies for low carbon cars are likely to be effective as drivers often discount long-run costs. Road pricing along with fuel tax rises and competitive fares and service improvements could be effective. Tags: Green cars Latest news UK Energy Research Centre.
Green Cars News
APRIL 22, 2009
According to his plans, vehicles that are aged over 10 years old and have been driven by motorists for more than 12 months will be worth £2,000 when traded in for a new car as part of the Government’s new scrappage scheme which takes much of its inspiration from a highly successful format in Germany.
Green Car Congress
APRIL 10, 2009
The good news is that the economic benefits of reducing energy use in transport are greater than they were previously thought. The dangerous part is with the price of oil likely to drop, demand for fuel will go up. There are two clear messages from this, one good, the other a little dangerous. Jos Dings, T&E Director.
Green Cars News
SEPTEMBER 1, 2009
Many a motorist will grumble today as they get to the pumps and notice a jump in the fuel prices, following the two pence per litre increase in fuel duty, however environmental pressure group, Friends of the Earth (FoE) think the increase is necessary to coax us out of our cars.
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