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President Biden calls on Congress, States for fuel tax holiday; increase in refinery capacity

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To that end, following on Biden’s campaign promise to “end fossil fuel,” policy and investment signals are being sent by various federal agencies and allied state governments to the market about the refining industry: EPA just finalized a light duty vehicle standard that incentivizes at least 17% electric vehicle sales by 2026.

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

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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.).

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GFEI report suggests $2T savings from fuel economy improvements in ICE vehicles through 2025 can help fund long-term transition to plug-ins

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Plug-in electric vehicles are promising and sales have started, but it will take time to reach very large volumes, and will likely require strong incentives over the coming decade to reach a fully competitive point. carbon fuel vehicles will be needed to continue to decarbonize LDVs and reduce oil use out to 2050 and beyond.

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CEPS task force report identifies tightening emissions standards as key policy to hit EU 60% reduction in transport GHG; full life-cycle emissions optimal metric

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Member states and, where appropriate, regional and local governments should differentiate sales, vehicle and company car taxes according to CO 2 emissions. Report Of The CEPS Task Force On Transport And Climate Change. Climate Change Emissions Europe Lifecycle analysis Policy' June 2013).

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MIT Energy Initiative report on transforming the US transportation system by 2050 to address climate challenges

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Overall, we have substantial opportunities for reducing environmental and climate impacts from light-duty road vehicles. Progress will be made by both steadily improving each propulsion system and by shifting increasing fractions of the sales mix each year to the more efficient alternatives.

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We Need More Than Just Electric Vehicles

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Most automotive manufacturers say they plan to use renewable energy in the future, but for now, most battery production relies on electric grids largely powered by fossil fuels. more than 86 percent of vehicle sales in that country in 2021. Norway has the highest per capita number of EVs, which represented.