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Failure to equalise VAT on public charging a missed opportunity

My Energi

Last week (19 April), the UK Government ruled-out recommendations from the House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee to equalise VAT on public charging. [1] Plug-in grants will continue until at least 2025, however, for motorcycles, vans, taxis, trucks and wheelchair accessible vehicles.

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IDTechEx calculates ~31 GWh of electric vehicle markets beyond cars in 2021

Green Car Congress

The greatest challenge is the same as that which is plaguing the adoption of fuel cells in the automotive market—the buildout of low-cost green hydrogen infrastructure. Broader commitments to climate change are spurring some countries, like Norway and Holland, or companies, like Volvo, to set their own targets.

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InDEED, a success

Electric Auto Association

With the pandemic, with climate change issues coming to the forefront, with a change in Administration, there’s just incredible interest in EVs right now.” The Central Jersey Electric Auto Association hosted Rise of the Gen Z Electric Driver , a virtual presentation focused on three students who share the cost of an EV.

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Analysis finds air-quality justification for CNG vehicle conversion in developing cities, despite negative climate impact

Green Car Congress

Impact pathway approach for modeling policy interventions in (a) air quality and (b) climate impacts. However, CNG conversion was apparently detrimental from a climate change perspective, as CH 4 emissions increased. They used a social cost of carbon of US$45 in 2010 for the calculations.). The monetized costs (USD 17.7

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EV sales in India at 3.4m, Maharashtra tops in 2Ws, PVs and buses | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

million or 54.75% comprise electric scooters and motorcycles. Furthermore, growing consumer awareness of the need for eco-friendly mobility amidst the damaging effects of climate change which has also impacted India is helping the cause of EVs. Of the total EV population of 3.40 Then there are 1.36

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New Elon Musk essay: Tesla CEO’s current thoughts on technology and humanity

Teslarati

When clean energy is available, carbon sequestration and desalination will be cheaper, climate change and water shortages will be solved, and when fossil fuels are out of the picture, the skies will be cleaner, the world will be quieter, the air will be fresher, and the future will be brighter. .

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

Plug in America

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. Just like traditional four-wheeled electric vehicles, electric motorcycles are quieter, smoother and more comfortable.