Green Car Congress

JULY 23, 2018

Encouraging the use of low-carbon alternatives is an essential part of meeting climate change targets as well as improving local air quality and health. However, carbon taxes can be critical in pushing electricity providers to decarbonize their operations. Share of EDVs in 2050.

Carbon 231

Carbon Market Alternative Fuels Vehicles 231

Green Car Congress

MARCH 8, 2010

The study— Analysis of Policies to Reduce Oil Consumption and Greenhouse-Gas Emissions from the US Transportation Sector —finds that reducing CO 2 emissions from the transportation sector 14% below 2005 levels by 2020 may require fuel prices above $8/gallon by 2020. —Morrow et al.

Tax Credit 220

Tax Credit Tax Emissions Fuel 220

Green Car Congress

JULY 1, 2013

Improving the energy efficiency of vehicles (including hybridization) has “ huge potential ”, both in the short and long run. The EU must push member states to align taxation levels of different fuels and vehicle types and stop indirect subsidies. Report Of The CEPS Task Force On Transport And Climate Change. June 2013).

Emissions 210

Emissions Transportation Standards Climate Change 210

Green Car Congress

APRIL 12, 2012

EU climate policy aims to limit the global mean temperature increase from anthropogenic climate change to below 2 °C. R&D as above plus carbon tax applied from 2015, and increased over 10 years to a maximum value of €100/t (US$131) CO 2. R&D plus fuel cell electric vehicle subsidy.

Transportation 199

Transportation Europe Climate Change Emissions 199

Green Car Congress

APRIL 10, 2009

The obvious one is increased fuel taxes, but somehow governments need to make sure the benefits of better technology aren’t wiped out by increased demand for lower-priced fuel. hybrids, plug-ins, hydrogen) and at the same time leads to the diffusion of more efficient oil-powered vehicles. Jos Dings, T&E Director.

Oil 150

Oil Standards Price Oil Prices 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 5, 2009

However, the survey also found that the public may not yet be prepared for the tradeoffs and challenges needed to make these proposals a reality, with majorities rejecting measures such as a floor on gasoline prices, congestion charges, or higher fuel taxes. Energy prices, oil dependence and climate change.

Energy 150

Energy Climate Change Tax Oil 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 8, 2013

Meanwhile, significant gains in vehicle fuel economy over the coming decades are possible and very much needed globally in order to address pressing issues of climate change, energy security and sustainable mobility. carbon fuel vehicles will be needed to continue to decarbonize LDVs and reduce oil use out to 2050 and beyond.

Fuel Economy 225

Fuel Economy Economy Plug-in Plug 225