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Green NCAP LCA study shows detrimental climate and energy impact of increasing vehicle weight, including EVs

Green Car Congress

The results of the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of greenhouse gas emissions and primary energy demand of the cars tested by Green NCAP in 2022 show that the current and continuous trend towards larger and heavier cars, significantly increases the negative impact on climate and energy demand. were battery electric.

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US Congress Considers 1st-Ever Purchase Incentive for Commercial EVs

CleanTechnica EVs

Last week, Senators Schumer and Manchin announced a compromise on a reconciliation bill, called the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, that includes significant climate and air quality progress and a goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions nationwide by 40 percent by 2030.

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CARB approves $2.6B investment for clean cars, trucks, mobility options

Green Car Congress

The investment plan recognizes that to meet the state’s clean air and climate goals California needs more clean cars, trucks and buses along with community-led efforts to create walkable, bikeable, transit-friendly places for everyone. The bulk of these funds have come from California Climate Investments.

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Tesla Model Y joins a new Police Force, and incentives made it an affordable purchase

Teslarati

In January, the Hastings on Hudson, New York Police Department welcomed a Model Y police cruiser into their fleet, only to receive several points of criticism from the purchase. While the Tesla Model Y isn’t the automaker’s least expensive car, it is far from the most expensive.

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Best Electric Cars In India 2023

Electric Vehicles India

Electric cars are gaining popularity in India due to the increasing awareness of environmental issues and the availability of government incentives for purchasing electric vehicles. As we move into 2023 , there are several new electric car models that are expected to hit the Indian market.

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Germany providing another €300M to subsidize private charging stations in residential buildings

Green Car Congress

The German government is topping up the funding for private charging stations for electric cars in residential buildings by a further €300 million (US$349 million). The purchase and installation of the wall boxes are supported with a grant of €900 (US$1,050). Charging must be possible anywhere and anytime.

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Electric cars a key part of climate-action plans in Ontario, Quebec

Green Car Reports

In the past two months, the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Quebec announced aggressive climate-change policies, both featuring strong plug-in electric vehicle support.

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