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Australia PM Gillard announces carbon pricing plan; transport fuels exempt, but lowered fuel tax credits to bring carbon price to some businesses

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The price ceiling will be set at A$20 above the expected international price and will rise by 5% in real terms each year. However, where applicable, an equivalent carbon price will be applied through changes in fuel tax credits or excise. These include implementing mandatory CO 2 standards for light vehicles.

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IEA technology and policy reports outline paths to halving fuel used for combustion-engined road transport in less than 40 years

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IEA fuel economy readiness index status, 2010. The policy package includes a new fuel economy readiness index, which measures the extent to which countries have implemented steps that will fully exploit the potential of existing fuel economy technologies and maximise their use in vehicles. Source: Policy package.

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kWh Billing and New EV Charging Tax Policies: What You Need to Know

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As both EV adoption increases and internal combustion engine vehicles have become more fuel efficient, states are seeking to offset lost revenue from the gas tax. With states enacting new kWh taxes on EVs and EV charging, we want to make sure you have the right information.

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California ARB mods to ZEV regulations for IVMs would result in ~1.9% drop in total ZEV/TZEV units 2018-2025; no impact on air quality requirements

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Its goal was and is to reduce the environmental impact of light-duty vehicles through the gradual introduction of ZEVs into the California fleet. International cooperation will be necessary to resolve problems in maritime and air transport, but action on cars and trucks can be taken at a national or state level. Background.

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UC report to CalEPA outlines policy options to decarbonize California transportation by 2045

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These are: Light-duty vehicles: cars and light trucks, mostly used for personal transportation. Heavy-duty vehicles: medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, mostly used for goods movement and commercial and industrial use, as well as off-road equipment. Transportation pricing: Gasoline taxes. Active transportation.

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We Need More Than Just Electric Vehicles

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fleet of light vehicles. Most EV owners recharge their cars at home or at work, meaning that chargers need to be available in garages, driveways, on-street parking, apartment building parking areas, and commercial parking lots. The International Energy Agency. Those tax revenues are necessary for the maintenance of roads.