Climate Change, Pollution, Resource and Tax

CMU study finds taxes on emissions would result in more rapid electrification by ridesharing companies

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

When life cycle air pollution and greenhouse gas emission externalities are internalized via a Pigovian tax, fleet electrification increases and externalities decrease, suggesting a role for policy. Air pollution is a classic case where free markets fail. —Bruchon et al. Source: Bruchon et al.

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Tax Los Angeles Emissions Companies

NTSB Chair questions safety impact of heavy EVs

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 12, 2023

Heavier vehicles also generate more particulate pollution from tyre wear. The researchers suggested that taxing heavy cars could be part of a solution, along with driving less, and other technology-based weight reductions efforts. They require more materials and energy to build and propel them, adding to emissions and energy use.

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F-150 Climate Petrol Hummer

Driving Green Initiatives: Direct Pay Tax Incentives for Local Governments

Blink Charging

AUGUST 11, 2023

Cities and local governments are on the front lines responding to climate change, but high costs have slowed the progress of some sustainable energy projects. Once the project is completed and in operation, note the relevant tax year. Local governments will get their credits as long as they meet the requirements.

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Tax Tax Credit Green Climate Change

Georgia Tech study projects potential mixed impacts of climate change policies on air quality

Green Car Congress

APRIL 8, 2015

The GISS ModelE2 provides the initial and boundary conditions to a regional climate model for the years 2006?2010 The CT1 and CT2 scenarios, applied economy-wide and in nominal dollars, are intended to represent an upper and lower end of carbon tax options. Climate Change Emissions Health Policy' 2010 and 2048?2052.

Climate Change

Climate Change Georgia Climate Emissions

OECD: rising air pollution-related deaths taking heavy toll on society; more should be done to reduce transport emissions

Green Car Congress

MAY 23, 2014

Deaths from outdoor air pollution by region in 2005 and 2010. Outdoor air pollution kills some 3.5 This pollution is costing advanced economies plus China and India an estimated US$3.5 The effects of air pollution on people’s health are much higher than previously thought. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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Pollution Transportation Emissions India

Lancet Series Finds That Cutting Greenhouse Pollutants Will Have Major Direct Health Benefits Worldwide

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 28, 2009

The studies use case studies to demonstrate the co-benefits of tackling climate change in four sectors: electricity generation, household energy use, transportation, and food and agriculture. Climate change threatens us all, but its impact will likely be greatest on the poorest communities in every country. —Kirk R.

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Pollution Climate Change Ozone Climate

Australia PM Gillard announces carbon pricing plan; transport fuels exempt, but lowered fuel tax credits to bring carbon price to some businesses

Green Car Congress

JULY 10, 2011

During the flexible price period, an overall cap will be placed on Australia’s annual greenhouse gas emissions from all sources of pollution covered by the carbon price. We have had a long debate about climate change in this country. There will be no limits on individual sectors, firms or facilities. the trading scheme.

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Tax Credit Fuel Tax Carbon Australia

Perspective: The Role of Offsets in Climate Change Legislation

Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2010

This article shows that including offsets in climate change legislation would likely make an emissions program more cost-effective by: (a) providing an incentive for non-regulated sources to generate emission reductions; and (b) expanding emission compliance opportunities for regulated entities. 3) Measurement.

Climate Change

Climate Change Climate Emissions 2008

Researchers say fuel market rebound effect can result in increased GHG emissions under RFS2; suggest taxes over mandates

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 8, 2016

This “fuel market rebound effect” can undermine climate change mitigation strategies, even to the point where efforts to reduce GHG emissions by increasing the supply of low-carbon fuels may actually result in increased GHG emissions. However, politics often stands in the way of good policy. —Hill et al. 2016.07.035.

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Tax Emissions Market Fuel

UNEP and partners launch Global Initiative for Resource-Efficient Cities; role of public transport

Green Car Congress

JUNE 26, 2012

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and partners have launched a new initiative that aims to reduce pollution levels, improve resource efficiency and reduce infrastructure costs in cities across the world. Up to 80% of the world population is expected to reside in cities by 2050.

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Transportation Global Brazil Waste

EEA says industrial air pollution cost Europe up to €169 billion in 2009; some 37% attributed to CO2

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 26, 2011

Aggregated damage costs by pollutant. Air pollution from the 10,000 largest polluting facilities in Europe cost citizens between €102–169 billion (US$135–224 billion) in 2009, according to a new report from the European Environment Agency (EEA) which analyzed the costs of harm to health and the environment caused by air pollution.

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Pollution 2009 Europe Industrial

T&E study finds plug-in hybrids show higher CO2 emissions than claimed

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

T&E said governments should therefore end the purchase subsidies and tax breaks for plug-in hybrids. Plug-in hybrids are fake electric cars, built for lab tests and tax breaks, not real driving. Our tests show that even in optimal conditions, with a full battery, the cars pollute more than advertised.

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Plug-in CO2 Plug Emissions

Guide to California EV Incentives

EV Life

APRIL 14, 2023

It’s no secret that motor vehicle emissions are one of the main sources of pollution in the state of California and one of the leading causes of climate change in the country. Californians collectively drive over a billion miles every day, releasing tons of greenhouse gases (GHG) and pollutants into the air.

California

California Tax Credit Climate Change Grant

California ARB releases discussion draft of plan to cut GHG by 40% by 2030

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 2, 2016

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) released its initial draft plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40% below 1990 levels by 2030—the most ambitious target in North America. The draft plan also includes two alternative strategies—one that relies on more direct regulations, and one that includes a carbon tax.

California

California Climate Change Climate Pollution

Lung Association report highlights health and climate costs of petroleum-based transportation and the benefits of shifting to ZEVs

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 27, 2016

Under this scenario, the estimated total health and climate change costs associated with passenger vehicle fleet pollution drops from to $37 billion annually to $15.7 —Bonnie Holmes-Gen, senior director of Air Quality and Climate Change with the American Lung Association in California. billion by 2050.

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Climate Cost Of Rhode Island Transportation

LEED Certification and EV Charging Stations: What you need to know

Blink Charging

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

LEED’s stated goal is to help create buildings that: Reduce contribution to global climate change. Protect and restore water resources. 5% impact natural resources. 5% impact natural resources. Enhance individual human health. Protect and enhance biodiversity and ecosystem services. Why get LEED certified?

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Charging Climate Change Tax Building

In a US first, the oil and gas sector will pay fines for excess methane emissions

Baua Electric

JANUARY 12, 2024

Photo by Juan Mt on Pexels.com The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will fine oil and gas companies for emitting excess methane – the first federal government tax ever on greenhouse gas emissions. That’s because methane is a climate “super pollutant” that’s more potent than carbon dioxide. EPA administrator Michael S.

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Oil Gas Emissions Waste

Deutsche Bank CCA report highlights Chinese global leadership toward a low-carbon economy; 12th Five-Year Plan

Green Car Congress

APRIL 4, 2011

The many new and expanded strong policy initiatives and green targets in China’s 12 th Five year Plan, released on 5 March 2011, provide “ clear evidence ” that China’s low-carbon policies remain global best-in-class, according to a new report from DB Climate Change Advisors (DBCCA). —DBCCA. Source: DBCCA.

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Carbon Chinese Economy Climate Change

Driving Towards a Sustainable Future: The Rise of Electric Autos in India

Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

As the second-most populous country in the world and one of the largest consumers of fossil fuels, India is making significant strides in adopting electric vehicles (EVs) as a solution to combat climate change and reduce air pollution. Moreover, electric autos contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution.

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India Auto Future Electric

Canada, US and Mexico commit to align light- and heavy-duty fuel efficiency and GHG standards out to 2025 and 2027, respectively

Green Car Congress

JUNE 30, 2016

They further agreed to reduce air pollutant emissions by aligning air pollutant emission standards for light- and heavy-duty vehicles and corresponding ultra low-sulfur fuel standards by 2018. Short-lived climate pollutants. In addition, the SmartWay freight transportation program will be extended to Mexico.

Mexico

Mexico Canada Standards Light

UK DfT Report Finds That While a Majority of the Public Still Thinks Individuals Should Limit Car Use to Benefit Environment, Support for Measures Drops

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 29, 2010

It found that 65% of respondents spontaneously selected emissions from road transport as a cause of climate change. Most respondents said they think cars or aeroplanes are the transport modes mainly responsible for climate changing emissions. Click to enlarge.

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Environment Climate Change 2006 2009

Obama climate plan calls for new fuel economy standards for heavy-duty vehicles post-2018; cleaner fuels and investment in advanced fossil energy

Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2013

Preparing the US for the impacts of climate change. Preparing the US for the impacts of climate change. billion in FY 2014 budget); Assessing climate-change impacts in the United States; Launching a climate data initiative; and. Providing a toolkit for climate resilience.

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Obama Cleaner Climate Fuel Economy

How EVs Are Helping Humanity & Saving Lives?

Get Electric Vehicle

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

EVS: How They Are Helping Us In developed countries like the US, transportation is the main cause of climate pollution. To address this issue people should change to more sustainable modes of transportation. It is the need of the hour because to mitigate the worst effects of climate change, we have just ten years in our hands.

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Petrol Pollution Gasoline-Electric Diesel

TU Dresden study on external costs of automotive transportation in Europe calls for internalization of the high external costs; raising user prices to change behavior

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 26, 2012

air pollution; noise, upstream and downstream effects (covering all effects before and after the actual trip is performed); smaller other effects (land use, separational effects etc.); and climate change (focused on avoidance costs rather than damage costs). Modal split changes are needed to tackle the problem.

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Cost Of International Transportation Price

Report Finds That Urgent Changes in Transport Financing Required to Enable More Sustainable Transportation Globally

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 23, 2010

trillion is spent annually on transport globally, mostly in ways that exacerbate rather than solve the problems associated with traffic growth, including congestion, health-harming air pollution, accidents, energy insecurity, and climate change. —A Paradigm Shift Towards Sustainable Low Carbon Transport.

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Sustainable Transportation Financing Transportation Global

California ARB releases proposed new plan to cut 2030 GHG by 40% v. 1990; more stringent LCFS, more ZEVs

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 21, 2017

The California Air Resources Board (ARB) released the proposed scoping plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40% below 1990 levels by 2030—the most ambitious target in North America. Short-Lived Climate Pollutant (SLCP) Reduction Strategy. Earlier post.)

California

California Cleaner Emissions Pollution

Washington Governor and Legislators Introduce Climate Action Plan; $419M for Transportation Projects

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 31, 2009

Also included in the plan is: Legislation to limit greenhouse gas emissions and create market incentives that will drive reductions in climate-changing greenhouse gas pollution through a cap-and-trade system designed last year by the seven states (including Washington) and four Canadian provinces in the Western Climate Initiative.

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Washington Climate Transportation Climate Change

Oxford University Study Finds Downscaling of Vehicle Size and Weight the Best Way to Reduce Transport GHG Emissions in the Short Term

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 29, 2010

The study editor Sir David King (former Chief Scientific Adviser to the UK Government) and lead author Dr. Oliver Inderwildi urge the government to impose higher taxes on drivers of large, inefficient vehicles and reinvest the money in better public transport and measures to get more people cycling and walking. Myth Busting.

Transportation

Transportation Emissions Universal Climate Change

A Complete Guide to the Extended Southern California Edison Charge Ready Program

EV Connect

MAY 10, 2021

Placing EV chargers in economically impacted communities that suffer most from the effects of air pollution can potentially accelerate EV adoption and reduce the impact of climate change in these regions. What’s Included in the Program?

California

California Charging Climate Change Tax Credit

Senators Kerry and Lieberman Release Details of Energy and Climate Bill; Incentives for Electric Drive and Natural Gas Vehicles

Green Car Congress

MAY 13, 2010

Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, released the details of their long-anticipated energy and climate change legislation on Wednesday, 12 May. Significant tax incentives encourage the conversion of trucks and heavy-duty fleets to natural gas vehicles. Senators John Kerry (D-Mass.),

Gas-Electric

Gas-Electric Climate Gas Energy

Working paper argues new US energy efficiency regulations are ineffective at GHG reduction and incorrectly override consumer preference

Green Car Congress

JULY 14, 2012

Rather than squander societal resources on more ineffective policy efforts, a more productive approach would be to search for policy options that offer greater potential for making a serious dent in greenhouse-gas emissions ,” the authors conclude in their paper.

Energy

Energy Pollution EPA Fuel

ICCT study finds state EV incentives playing a significant role in driving sales

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 31, 2014

While the federal tax credit of $7,500 per vehicle may be thought to be the major factor in consumer decision making in the U.S., Overall, the total monetary benefit to consumers of state incentives is significantly correlated with BEV sales in 2013. In other words, these incentives are effective at driving BEV sales. —Jin et al.

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Sale PHEV District of Columbia North Dakota

Federal Task Force Concludes CCS is Viable, But Carbon Price Is Critical; Sends Recommendations to President Obama on Fostering the Technology

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 12, 2010

The report concludes that while CCS can play an important role in domestic greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions thereby preserving the option of using coal and other abundant domestic fossil energy resources, it faces a key barrier in the lack of a price on carbon. Report of the Interagency Task Force on Carbon Capture and Storage.

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Obama Carbon Price Coal

Exxon/Mobil To Fund Solar Financing Bond For Torrance Homeowners

Creative Greenius

MARCH 8, 2009

The loans for solar power, authorized under California’s AB 811 , are added as assessments to a homeowner’s property tax bills and are passed on to the new owner if a home is sold. We know carbon taxes are coming and we won’t always be floating in a sea of profits we made at your expense. 3. Water Conservation.

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Financing Solar Climate Change Re-Charge

Study concludes a shift from gasoline to diesel engines is consistent with long-term climate mitigation efforts

Green Car Congress

APRIL 13, 2012

Passenger transport affects climate through various mechanisms involving both long-lived—i.e. black carbon, BC—climate forcers. After the UK had begun taxing vehicles according to CO 2 emissions, the share of registered new diesel cars increased from 26% in 2002 to 38% in 2005. CO 2 —and short-lived—e.g.,

Climate

Climate Gasoline Diesel Engine

The Complex Calculus of Clean Energy and Zero Emissions

Cars That Think

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

government was going to try a whole bunch of different government interventions—incentive programs, tax credits, grants, infrastructure investments—to bend the trajectory of our energy transition. I engaged in integrated resource planning for the two investor-owned utilities in Oregon—PGE and Pacific Power.

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Clean Cleaning Energy Emissions

Tesla driving test hell: How DMV examiners’ biases are inhibiting the EV transition

Teslarati

AUGUST 13, 2021

In 2020 alone, Tesla still sold 37% of its vehicles in California, despite the pandemic and the company no longer having any access to the $7,500 federal tax credit enjoyed by competitors like the Ford Mustang Mach-E and the Volkswagen ID.4. Credit: Tesla Inc. Insights from CA’s Clean Air Protectors.

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Tesla Los Angeles California All-Electric

UCLA–UC Berkeley paper outlines how CA can boost biofuel production to cut pollution and help the economy

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 7, 2015

California has not taken full advantage of opportunities to increase its in-state production of biofuel, despite state policies that encourage biofuel consumption, according to a policy paper by the Climate Change and Business Research Initiative at the UCLA and UC Berkeley law schools. —Ethan Elkind, a co-author of the report.

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Pollution Economy Production Climate Change

From Recreation to Everyday Transport: The Growing Appeal of E-Bikes

Plug in America

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Imagine a transportation option that has the fun and flexibility of a bike, is a fraction of the price of a car, can park almost anywhere for free, and produces almost zero climate-changing emissions. Another plus: no tailpipe pollution. Quick Quiz: Which creates more smog-forming pollution in California each summer?

Transportation

Transportation Electric Motorcycles Motorcycles Gasoline-Electric

Washington governor proposes slate of measures to curb GHG emissions & transition state to cleaner energy; cap-and-trade and EV incentives

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2014

The proposed “Carbon Pollution Accountability Act” (CPAA) would create a new, market-based program that sets an annual limit CO 2 emissions; major emitters will need to purchase “allowances” for their emissions. Climate Change Electric (Battery) Emissions Infrastructure Policy' Cap-and-trade. 12 M, capital budget).

Washington

Washington Cleaner Emissions Energy

National Academies Report Examines Hidden Cost of Energy Production and Use in US; Estimates $120B in 2005

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 22, 2009

A new report from the National Research Council examines and, when possible, estimates, “hidden” costs of energy production and use—such as the damage air pollution imposes on human health—that are not reflected in market prices of coal, oil, other energy sources, or the electricity and gasoline produced from them. Click to enlarge.

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2005 Cost Of Energy Coal

ICCT: gap between official and real-world fuel economy figures in Europe reaches ~38%; call to implement WLTP ASAP

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 28, 2014

The increasing gap also more than halves the official CO 2 reductions achieved during the last ten years, making it more challenging to meet the EU’s climate change mitigation objectives. For governments, the growing gap causes significant losses of tax revenues. billion (US$4.3 billion) per year, according to the ICCT estimate.

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy Europe Economy Fuel

Expert panel report finds achieving 1M plug-in vehicles in US by 2015 would require concentrated action to overcome barriers

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

Given the high cost of battery production, a BEV that approaches affordability (with generous tax credits) has a driving range of about 70-100 miles on a full charge. The potential impacts of PEVs on climate change are of particular concern. Policy Instruments. Long-Term R&D Commitments. The Report of an Expert Panel.

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Plug-in 2015 Plug Recharge

Inside The Green Task Force

Creative Greenius

DECEMBER 8, 2008

For more than a year now in this blog I’ve been researching and reporting on climate change, energy and transportation issues and related environmental stories covering them on both a personal and a global perspective.

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Green Climate Change Climate Los Angeles

CMU study finds taxes on emissions would result in more rapid electrification by ridesharing companies

NTSB Chair questions safety impact of heavy EVs

Driving Green Initiatives: Direct Pay Tax Incentives for Local Governments

Georgia Tech study projects potential mixed impacts of climate change policies on air quality

OECD: rising air pollution-related deaths taking heavy toll on society; more should be done to reduce transport emissions

Lancet Series Finds That Cutting Greenhouse Pollutants Will Have Major Direct Health Benefits Worldwide

Australia PM Gillard announces carbon pricing plan; transport fuels exempt, but lowered fuel tax credits to bring carbon price to some businesses

Perspective: The Role of Offsets in Climate Change Legislation

Researchers say fuel market rebound effect can result in increased GHG emissions under RFS2; suggest taxes over mandates

UNEP and partners launch Global Initiative for Resource-Efficient Cities; role of public transport

EEA says industrial air pollution cost Europe up to €169 billion in 2009; some 37% attributed to CO2

T&E study finds plug-in hybrids show higher CO2 emissions than claimed

Guide to California EV Incentives

California ARB releases discussion draft of plan to cut GHG by 40% by 2030

Lung Association report highlights health and climate costs of petroleum-based transportation and the benefits of shifting to ZEVs

LEED Certification and EV Charging Stations: What you need to know

In a US first, the oil and gas sector will pay fines for excess methane emissions

Deutsche Bank CCA report highlights Chinese global leadership toward a low-carbon economy; 12th Five-Year Plan

Driving Towards a Sustainable Future: The Rise of Electric Autos in India

Canada, US and Mexico commit to align light- and heavy-duty fuel efficiency and GHG standards out to 2025 and 2027, respectively

UK DfT Report Finds That While a Majority of the Public Still Thinks Individuals Should Limit Car Use to Benefit Environment, Support for Measures Drops

Obama climate plan calls for new fuel economy standards for heavy-duty vehicles post-2018; cleaner fuels and investment in advanced fossil energy

How EVs Are Helping Humanity & Saving Lives?

TU Dresden study on external costs of automotive transportation in Europe calls for internalization of the high external costs; raising user prices to change behavior

Report Finds That Urgent Changes in Transport Financing Required to Enable More Sustainable Transportation Globally

California ARB releases proposed new plan to cut 2030 GHG by 40% v. 1990; more stringent LCFS, more ZEVs

Washington Governor and Legislators Introduce Climate Action Plan; $419M for Transportation Projects

Oxford University Study Finds Downscaling of Vehicle Size and Weight the Best Way to Reduce Transport GHG Emissions in the Short Term

A Complete Guide to the Extended Southern California Edison Charge Ready Program

Senators Kerry and Lieberman Release Details of Energy and Climate Bill; Incentives for Electric Drive and Natural Gas Vehicles

Working paper argues new US energy efficiency regulations are ineffective at GHG reduction and incorrectly override consumer preference

ICCT study finds state EV incentives playing a significant role in driving sales

Federal Task Force Concludes CCS is Viable, But Carbon Price Is Critical; Sends Recommendations to President Obama on Fostering the Technology

Exxon/Mobil To Fund Solar Financing Bond For Torrance Homeowners

Study concludes a shift from gasoline to diesel engines is consistent with long-term climate mitigation efforts

The Complex Calculus of Clean Energy and Zero Emissions

Tesla driving test hell: How DMV examiners’ biases are inhibiting the EV transition

UCLA–UC Berkeley paper outlines how CA can boost biofuel production to cut pollution and help the economy

From Recreation to Everyday Transport: The Growing Appeal of E-Bikes

Washington governor proposes slate of measures to curb GHG emissions & transition state to cleaner energy; cap-and-trade and EV incentives

National Academies Report Examines Hidden Cost of Energy Production and Use in US; Estimates $120B in 2005

ICCT: gap between official and real-world fuel economy figures in Europe reaches ~38%; call to implement WLTP ASAP

Expert panel report finds achieving 1M plug-in vehicles in US by 2015 would require concentrated action to overcome barriers

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