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US tire manufacturers urge Congress to implement policies for more sustainable transportation and infrastructure

Green Car Congress

Despite these advantages, retreading of commercial tires has steadily decreased over the last 25 years, due primarily to cheap foreign alternatives, which are 65% less likely to be retreaded because of their design and construction. Incentives for the use of low rolling resistance tires for public and private use.

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The $10,000 BYD Seagull EV is scaring the U.S. auto industry

Teslarati

In a report last month from the Alliance for American Manufacturing, similar points were highlighted: “The introduction of cheap Chinese autos — which are so inexpensive because they are backed with the power and funding of the Chinese government — to the American market could end up being an extinction-level event for the U.S.

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Queensland, AU doubles EV rebates to boost zero-emission vehicle adoption

Teslarati

The move is intended to accelerate the adoption of cleaner and more sustainable transportation. This abundant, cheap solar energy makes Queensland an ideal location for EV adoption. The Queensland government has announced a significant increase in rebates for electric vehicles (EVs) in the state.

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Buyers Guide: Budget EV Options for Clean Transportation

Clean Fleet Report

While new EVs come out all the time, many of them aren’t cheap. Here are five budget options for sustainable transportation (with links to further Clean Fleet Report tests and news). While the Leaf Plus isn’t exactly cheap, the EV tax credit and other incentives can make it even more affordable affordable. Mini Cooper SE.

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Scrap your car for free bus travel

Green Cars News

Many families feel the need for one car, but the second one is a marginal purchase, often something cheap and cheerful. The problem is how we get them to switch in the first place. Our target audience is really the second car. The costs are often overlooked until it’s time to tax MOT or insure the car.