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Gov’t, industry, national labs collaborate on comprehensive cradle-to-grave LCA study and economic assessment of LDV GHG reductions

Green Car Congress

The analysis addressed every aspect of the vehicle and fuel life cycles, including manufacturing, end-of-life disposal (recycling and scrappage), and vehicle operation, as well as fuel feedstock production and transportation, fuel production, and fuel distribution. doi: 10.1021/acs.est.7b06006. 7b06006.

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Study finds that replacement programs that reduce vehicle lifetime can result in increased lifecycle CO2 emissions

Green Car Congress

Vehicle replacement schemes such as the “cash for clunkers” program in the US and the “scrappage scheme” in the UK have featured prominently in the economic stimulation packages initiated by many governments to cope with the global economic crisis—at least 13 countries have deployed such schemes. would be required. Technol. ,

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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. Moving to zero emissions vehicles, as the cliche goes, is the low hanging fruit in New Zealand’s fight against climate change. Scrappage schemes. FBT, depreciation); and.

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Drive Electric Submission on the Emissions Reduction Plan Discussion Document

Drive Electric

We must position ourselves ready to take advantage of this change, and then communicate and engage New Zealanders. . Many leading markets and car manufacturers have committed to effectively phasing out fossil fuel powered light vehicles. Do you support this change, and if so, when and how do you think it should take effect?

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Is a green tax blitz justified? The Green Piece

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If we are to get serious about tackling climate change then it is inevitable that green taxes will have to rise. So the Government should steer clear of making wholesale changes until they can justify them with reductions in taxes elsewhere. What are the proposals?

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