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[PRESS RELEASE] DRIVE ELECTRIC RESPONSE TO CLEAN CAR DISCOUNT CHANGES.

Drive Electric NZ

Drive Electric analysis done in March showed the reduction in emissions of vehicles imported since the policy came into effect will save more than 2m tonnes of emissions over the lives of those vehicles, and $100m a year in petrol and diesel. There’s more to do. This discount won’t be needed forever – perhaps only another few years.

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Is a green tax blitz justified? The Green Piece

Green Cars News

It also puts forward the idea of further increases in fuel duty which could lead to petrol costing motorists £2 a litre within 11 years. If we are to get serious about tackling climate change then it is inevitable that green taxes will have to rise. Among its suggestions is a £300 tax on new cars, increasing annually to £3,300 by 2020.

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Drive Electric Submission on the Emissions Reduction Plan Discussion Document

Drive Electric NZ

In New Zealand’s fight against climate change, e-mobility is a low-hanging fruit, especially given our supply of renewable energy. . Moving to zero emissions vehicles, as the cliche goes, is the low hanging fruit in the fight against climate change. . Scrappage schemes . We also don’t need to ‘reinvent the wheel’.

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Autovista24 – EV outlook 2025 – What is in store for Europe?

Baua Electric

This is thanks to recent governmental incentives, with a scrappage scheme up for consideration as well. Plus, a warmer climate means batteries avoid the stress of colder weather. The fuel type was followed by the BEV option, then petrol, with the PHEV in last place. Relief for carmakers?

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Drive Electric Submission Land Transport (Clean Car) Amendment Bill

Drive Electric NZ

New and used vehicle importers, fleet companies, the electricity sector, other supporting industries and consumers need certainty about government climate and transport policy over the long-term. Moving to zero emissions vehicles, as the cliche goes, is the low hanging fruit in New Zealand’s fight against climate change.