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EV sales in Norway explode ahead of policy changes

Push EVs

There are many separate vehicle tax categories in Norway, from simple sales taxes (VAT), to NOx tax, CO2 tax, weight tax, and more. Furthermore, there are also increased taxes for combustion vehicles, most notably related to CO2 emissions. Let’s see if they can sustain this renewed resolve over an extended period.

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Biofuels- paving the way for low carbon future in mobility – ET Auto

Baua Electric

Owing to the renewed impetus on biofuels, India was able to achieve the E10 target ahead of schedule, while the target for E20 adoption has been brought forward to 2025-26 from 2030. Apart from emissions, this will help the country save foreign exchange by reducing crude imports and also provide an additional source of farm income.

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Cleantech Blog: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Renewables That Even Coal-Based Utilities Can Love. Individuals and businesses lose months and connect fees when they add solar and other forms of renewable energy to the grid. So while my car is powering the great city during the day how will I have juice to drive home at the end of the day? 2:54 PM Anonymous said. SZ (1) 6753.T

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World Earth Day & The Green Reset

My Energi

Step away from them screens for a few hours and get your creative juices flowing! It’s estimated that UK households waste 4.5million tonnes of food every year , which creates greenhouse gases 21 times more damaging to the environment than CO2 when left to rot in landfill. Switch to renewables. Upcycle and recycling projects.

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Traveling Through Time, Exploring the String Theory and Hugging the Giant Sequoias

Creative Greenius

In one of those alternative realities Al Gore got elected President in 2000 and because he understood what was happening with CO2 and other greenhouse gas emissions he made cutting emissions, and developing renewable and clean energy sources our country’s focus and goals. Too few people give a shit about that title. .

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Traveling Through Time, Exploring the String Theory and Hugging the Giant Sequoias

Creative Greenius

In one of those alternative realities Al Gore got elected President in 2000 and because he understood what was happening with CO2 and other greenhouse gas emissions he made cutting emissions, and developing renewable and clean energy sources our country’s focus and goals. Too few people give a shit about that title. .

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GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

If our country is going to spend money like a drunk sailor we should have spent it on building renewable energy power plants like Wind and Geothermal. A simple, clean, efficient EV that wont run out of juice because of its on-board gas generator. The intolerable act is to pretend that making cars into plug-ins will reduce CO2.

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