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Study finds behavior-influencing policies remain critical for mass market success of low-carbon vehicles

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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. —Charlie Wilson.

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Study Finds That CO2 Standards for Vehicles Can Reduce Price of Oil

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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. Tags: Climate Change Electric (Battery) Emissions Europe Hybrids Hydrogen Oil. Jos Dings, T&E Director.

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We Need More Than Just Electric Vehicles

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Most automotive manufacturers say they plan to use renewable energy in the future, but for now, most battery production relies on electric grids largely powered by fossil fuels. Can EVs be good enough—and can manufacturers roll them out fast enough—to meet the goals set in 2021 by the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26)?