Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 25, 2021

Germany’s Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Protection (BMWi) has approved €900 million for the innovative funding instrument H2Global. The aim of the project is to advance the international market ramp-up of green hydrogen and to use double-auction procedures for this purpose.

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Germany Hydrogen Green Climate Protection 382

Green Car Congress

JULY 18, 2017

In Germany, legislation banning permits for new cars and light trucks with internal combustion engines as of 2030 is currently under consideration. ifo derived the share of international patents for different types of propulsion technology filed by German industry compared to its most important competitors.

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Manufacturer Engine Germany Climate Protection 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 28, 2014

California’s Climate Protection Strategies do not help meet NAAQS Standards. Policy makers have emphasized policies that compel the manufacture and/or purchase of vehicles that emit zero-emissions at the tailpipe. An 80% reduction of GHG emissions is targeted for 2050, relative to 1990 levels. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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Climate Gas Emissions California 257

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 9, 2009

While including all fuels under a carbon cap is necessary for an effective climate policy, DeCicco argues, it is not sufficient for addressing all fuels-related emissions. “ It need not replace the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), which can remain in place as a separate program to drive volumes of specified fuels into the market.

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Carbon Emissions Renewable Transportation 210

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 7, 2014

Lowering the price of battery cells to 100 euros [US$124] per kilowatt hour would significantly increase the market potential of electric vehicles. High-performance energy storage is key to big challenges of our times—namely climate protection and a sustainable mobility. A field where we can and must achieve progress.

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Li-ion Range Lithium Ion Batteries 303

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 19, 2011

The policy should also mitigate any remaining emissions, such as leakages caused by market-induced ILUC [indirect land use change] that no particular entity controls. Climatic Change doi: 10.1007/s10584-011-0164-z. A mechanism for mitigating consequential impacts, particularly the leakage due to ILUC. —John DeCicco.

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Carbon Michigan Fuel Climate Change 218

Green Car Congress

APRIL 10, 2010

RGGI proves that a regional market-based price on power-sector emissions is both possible and effective in the United States. If they don’t have enough allowances to cover their emissions they must purchase more or face a penalty. The auction results were consistent with the market rules and the bids received.”.

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Gas Climate Change Emissions Climate 244