Drive Electric

JUNE 19, 2023

Table 1: Chapter 9 Energy and Industry Table 2: Chapter 11 Transport Table 3: Climate Change Commission Recommendations Table 4: Drive Electrics Summary Recommendations Part B: Detailed response Introduction New Zealand is on the cusp of the biggest transformation in transport in over a century.

Climate Change 52

Climate Change Climate New Zealand Emissions 52

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 1, 2022

This regulatory step will be complemented by new and ongoing investments including electric vehicle infrastructure progress, zero-emission vehicle incentives, and ensuring New York’s communities benefit from historic federal climate change investments. Earlier post.).

Emissions 186

Emissions New York Climate Change Grant 186

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 2, 2019

The 12-month program will enable each site to prove that the company’s production processes meet rigorously defined standards across a broad range of social, environmental and governance criteria. The standard is based on 12 principles with a variety of criteria and underlying requirements. Water stewardship and biodiversity.

Europe 207

Europe Belgium Climate Change Spain 207

Green Car Congress

JUNE 27, 2019

Canada’s Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Catherine McKenna, and the Chair of the California Air Resources Board, Mary Nichols, today signed a new cooperation agreement to advance cleaner vehicles and fuels. Canada is developing a Clean Fuel Standard that will cut emissions by 30 million tonnes in 2030.

Canada 255

Canada Cleaner California Transportation 255

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 19, 2017

The Review finds that the greenhouse gas (GHG) emission standards currently in place for model years 2022-2025 are readily feasible at or below the costs estimated back in 2012. An additional 78 model variants comprising hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), PHEVs, and BEVs also meet the 2020 or later standards. PM and criteria pollutants.

Standards 150

Standards PHEV California CO2 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2013

Among the transportation-related elements of US President Barack Obama’s new climate action plan, which he is outlining today in a speech at Georgetown University, is the development of new fuel economy standards for heavy-duty vehicles post-2018. Preparing the US for the impacts of climate change. Earlier post.).

Obama 249

Obama Cleaner Climate Fuel Economy 249

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 26, 2021

By certifying its green subcontractors, the world’s leading logistics provider underlines its responsibility in terms of sustainability and climate change while at the same time creating the necessary transparency for its stakeholders.

Green 414

Green Parts Climate Transportation 414

Green Car Congress

JUNE 30, 2016

As part of that effort, the leaders committed to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from light- and heavy-duty vehicles by aligning fuel efficiency and/or GHG emission standards out to 2025 and 2027, respectively. In addition, the SmartWay freight transportation program will be extended to Mexico. 50% clean power target.

Mexico 199

Mexico Canada Standards Light 199

Green Car Congress

MAY 10, 2018

The 2017 Compliance Report for the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) shows 100% compliance with the regulation. It was originally developed to support a return to 1990 levels of climate-changing gases by 2020, as required by AB 32, the 2006 landmark climate bill. million metric tons of climate-changing gases.

2017 186

2017 Clean Cleaning California 186

Teslarati

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

New Zealand rolled out a Clean Car Standard and Clean Car Discount program to address the transportation sector’s CO2 emission levels and combat climate change. The Climate Change Response (Zero Carbon) Amendment Act 2019 requires NZ’s CO2 emissions to reach net zero by 2050.

New Zealand 98

New Zealand Sale Tesla Climate Change 98

Green Car Congress

JUNE 10, 2020

Later this year, when Prometheus Fuels begins selling its carbon-neutral gasoline at retail pumps, consumers will, for the first time, have the option to purchase gasoline that doesn’t add c O 2 to the atmosphere, at a price that competes with fossil fuels.

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Gasoline Carbon Conversion BMW 321

Green Car Congress

MAY 24, 2009

Gregoire issued her executive order, entitled “Washington’s Leadership on Climate Change,” after testifying at the US Environmental Protection Agency’s public hearing in Seattle on the regulation of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act. Washington’s Leadership on Climate Change. Executive Order 09-05.

Washington 150

Washington Climate Change Standards Carbon 150

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. The only way to avoid more expensive and disruptive climate changes is to significantly reduce these emissions.

California 52

California Tax Credit Climate Change Grant 52

Teslarati

APRIL 26, 2022

Lucid Group announced today that it had reached an agreement with the Government of Saudi Arabia to purchase up to 100,000 electric vehicles from the automaker over ten years. The deal will start with an initial commitment of at least 50,000 vehicles with the option to purchase 50,000 additional cars over the same period.

Saudi Arabia 98

Saudi Arabia Fleet Sustainable Transportation United States 98

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 31, 2009

A LCFS (Low Carbon Fuel Standard) program is a market-based, fuel-neutral program to address the carbon content of fuels. A credit trading system will provide opportunities to control costs by allowing a supplier to purchase credits from low carbon fuels and average them with higher carbon fuels delivered to customers. Earlier post.).

Carbon 210

Carbon Fuel Massachusetts Rhode Island 210

Drive Electric

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Press release 13 December 2023 New research shows the new Government’s policy to remove the Clean Car Discount (CCD) and weaken the Clean Car Standard could mean between 100,000 and 350,000 fewer electric cars on New Zealand roads by 2030, and increasing emissions by between 900 and 3,000 kilotonnes. And they won’t be needed forever.

New Zealand 98

New Zealand Clean Cleaning Economy 98

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 24, 2019

The report is the culmination of MITEI’s three-year Mobility of the Future study, which is part of MIT’s Plan for Action on Climate Change. areas of inquiry: The potential impact of climate change policies on global fleet composition, fuel consumption, fuel prices, and economic output.

Future 269

Future MIT Climate Change Alternative Fuels 269

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

An analysis by a team from the University of California, Davis, MIT and Yale suggests that households that buy a fuel-efficient vehicle tend to compensate for that purchase by buying a bigger, more powerful second vehicle. This unintended effect could erode goals of fuel economy standard policies by up to 60%. —Archsmith et al.

Fuel Economy 150

Fuel Economy Economy Buy Fuel 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 23, 2020

Electrify America’s achievement (for its direct current (DC) fast chargers) came last month after successful validation and registration of the project’s design under the internationally recognized Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) by third-party verification firm SCS.

America 221

America Carbon Global DC 221

Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2009

Among the direct transportation-related provisions in the extensive package are a low-carbon fuel standard for all transportation fuels; financial support for large scale demonstrations of electric vehicles; and financial support for automakers retooling plants to make electric vehicles. Federal Purchases of Renewable Electricity.

Climate 186

Climate Standards Carbon California 186

Teslarati

JULY 29, 2022

The bill allocates $369 billion for programs that help fight climate change and preserve the environment, and it also includes a number of revamped EV tax credits. With a $40,000 incentive, the Tesla Semi could be purchased at a price that is more affordable than a Tesla Model S and Model X Plaid without incentives.

Tax Credit 145

Tax Credit Affordable Tax Tesla 145

Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2012

The California Air Resources Board approved $27 million for its Air Quality Improvement Program, a statewide effort to provide incentives for the purchase of advanced-technology passenger cars and heavy-duty trucks. Complementing this investment will be up to an additional $5 million dollars from the California Energy Commission.

California 273

California Emissions Hybrid Climate Change 273

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. More than 90% of such vehicles are powered by internal combustion engines burning oil-derived fuels.

Carbon 231

Carbon Market Alternative Fuels Vehicles 231

Green Car Congress

MAY 16, 2016

The Globe and Mail obtained a copy of the currently confidential 57-page Climate Change Action Plan, which lays out a strategy from 2017 to 2021. New low carbon fuel standards (LCFS) would require all liquid transportation fuels to reduce life-cycle carbon emissions by 5% by 2020.

2020 150

2020 Climate Parts Climate Change 150

Cars That Think

MARCH 16, 2024

Demand for battery-powered vehicles has risen steadily as advances in battery technology and production have brought the purchase prices of EVs down. Instead of attempting to dictate what individuals have to purchase, we suggest government focus on creating the right set of circumstances to stimulate demand.”

Norway 96

Norway China Iceland Canada 96

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 10, 2012

Heightened public awareness, easy access to financing, reduced barriers to purchase, and a well-planned and maintained charging infrastructure will help the state become a leader in electric vehicle deployment by 2025. —“Electric Drive by ’25”. The author of this policy paper is Ethan N.

California 265

California Electric Vehicles Climate Change Vehicles 265

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

The funding opportunity is open to all US universities and colleges; a campus determines whether its performance in reducing carbon emissions will qualify based on new methodologies that Chevrolet developed through the Verified Carbon Standard. Climate Change Emissions Policy Sustainability Vehicle Manufacturers'

Carbon 246

Carbon Energy Buy Chevrolet 246

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 29, 2021

The company recognizes that offsets must be used sparingly and should reflect a holistic view of mitigating the effects of climate change and helping people thrive around the world. The company will assess credit and offset solutions in the coming years as the most efficient, equitable and inclusive ideas mature.

General Motors 199

General Motors Carbon Emissions GM 199

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

T&E said governments should therefore end the purchase subsidies and tax breaks for plug-in hybrids. Selling plug-in hybrids makes it easier for carmakers to meet their EU car CO2 standards as PHEVs are currently given additional credits. Resources.

Plug-in 243

Plug-in CO2 Plug Emissions 243

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 1, 2010

The US Department of Transportation’s (DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) to begin developing new standards for greenhouse gases and fuel economy for light-duty vehicles for the 2017-2025 model years. Notice of Upcoming Joint Rulemaking.

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Fuel Economy EPA 2017 Economy 199

Green Car Congress

MARCH 8, 2010

Strong income tax credits for the purchase of new diesel, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid vehicles are very expensive and essentially ineffective at reducing GHG emissions from transportation. Purchase tax credits are an expensive way to reduce oil consumption and GHG emissions from transportation. —Morrow et al.

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Tax Credit Tax Emissions Fuel 220

Drive Electric

AUGUST 28, 2022

Since 2019, they have already reduced their operational emissions by 50% (2021 reporting year) and they offset any remaining operational emissions through the purchase of carbon credits. Across their wider business, BNZ has achieved and maintained the Toitu Enviromark Diamond standard since November 2020.

New Zealand 52

New Zealand Financing Climate Change Climate 52

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 21, 2011

The cap-and-trade joins a suite of other major climate program measures including standards for ultra-clean cars (Advanced Clean Cars, earlier post ), low-carbon fuels (Low Carbon Fuel Standard, earlier post ) and renewable electricity. Earlier post.) —ARB Chairman Mary D. business-as-usual.

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2012 California Climate Change Climate 218

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 24, 2013

Subject to their respective legislative requirements, to work to develop uniform standards to promote ZEV consumer acceptance and awareness, industry compliance, and economies of scale. This [MoU] is the continuation of an extraordinary legacy of California and other states working together to fight climate change that goes back 20 years.

Emissions 300

Emissions Vehicles Rhode Island Sale 300

Green Car Congress

MAY 17, 2009

The major climate and energy bill introduced last week by House Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming Chairman Henry Waxman and Subcommittee Chairman Edward Markey— H.R. The bill also calls for the harmonization of Federal and California motor vehicle greenhouse gas emission standards.

Plug-in 150

Plug-in Plug Standards Auto Industry 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 26, 2009

Later in 2010, staff will propose formal regulatory changes to the ZEV program. Their emission benefits are appropriately considered in next summer’s revision to the LEV criteria emission standards (LEV III). Their emission benefits are appropriately considered in next summer’s revision to the LEV GHG emission standards (Pavley 2).

Emissions 210

Emissions California Climate Change Vehicles 210

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 5, 2014

In an effort to protect the native redwood and Douglas fir forest, the land is now protected through a 16,000-acre land purchase , which was funded in part by the carbon offsets it offers to organizations like Volkswagen. The Audi-designed Level 2 charger will come standard with the purchase of an all-new Audi A3 Sportback e-tron.

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Audi Solar Carbon PHEV 287