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RESPONSE TO CLIMATE CHANGE COMMISSION: Drive Electric’s advice on the second draft of the Emissions Reduction Plan (2026-2030)

Drive Electric

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. mega tonnes of CO2.

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What is Decarbonization?

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Decarbonization (or decarbonisation) is reducing the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) released into the atmosphere as a component of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The intent of decarbonization is to reduce the impact of human activity on our planet’s climate in order to slow global warming. Why is Decarbonization Critical?

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What is Electrification of Transportation?

Driivz

The primary goal is to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and, ultimately, contribute to mitigating the effects of climate change on the planet. Globally, the transportation sector contributes about 25% of all CO2 emissions. An additional 35% is from natural gas, which emits the least CO2 of any fossil fuel.

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The Transformative Role of Electric Vehicles in Shaping Smart Cities

Baua Electric

Environmental Sustainability Environmental Sustainability and Electric Vehicles in Smart Cities: A Deep Dive Environmental sustainability is a crucial aspect of the role played by electric vehicles (EVs) in the development of smart cities.