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Gov’t, industry, national labs collaborate on comprehensive cradle-to-grave LCA study and economic assessment of LDV GHG reductions

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Numerous LCA tools have been used to evaluate the GHG emissions associated with various vehicle-fuel technologies, including fossil fuels, biofuels, hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs), hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVS), and battery electric vehicles (BEVs). automotive and energy industries.

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

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The changes to the Clean Car Discount appear designed to encourage even cleaner vehicles entering our fleet; this will mean more PHEVs and BEVs coming in and over time fewer petrol and diesel vehicles. We are an independent, apolitical voice which is energy agnostic. appeared first on Drive Electric.

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[PRESS RELEASE] Emissions Reduction Plan: Electric Vehicles will drive a low emissions future

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This makes so much sense for a country with our access to renewable energy. EVs will drive down the costs of owning a vehicle and give New Zealand more energy independence. A vehicle scrappage scheme. In April, 39% of all vehicles sold were an EV, PHEV or a hybrid. A social leasing programme.

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UK Government Announces £5,000 Grants Towards Purchase of Electric Drive Vehicles and First Plugged-in Places

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The Plug-in Car Grant will be distributed directly to consumers at the point of purchase and will be managed in a similar way to the grant made as part of the Government’s scrappage scheme. Max 75 g/km for PHEV. Min electric range 10 miles (16 km) PHEV. cars only). CO 2 Emissions. 0 g/km for EV. Vehicle performance.

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Drive Electric Submission Land Transport (Clean Car) Amendment Bill

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Scrappage schemes. Powering New Zealand’s transport system via electricity reduces our dependence on imported fossil fuels, allowing NZ to become more energy independent over time. Tim Calder, Emerging Markets and Innovation Lead, Meridian Energy. FBT, depreciation); and. Drive Electric members’ views. International supply .

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Manitoba Vehicle Standards Advisory Board Recommends Adopting California GHG Vehicle Standards and Supporting Complementary Programs

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Based on its analysis of California, CAFE and CAFC standards, the Board recommends that the government of Manitoba communicate a preference for the California Standard to Canada’s federal government, including provincial and territorial ministers responsible for transportation and energy. Develop and demonstrate vehicle and fuel advancements.

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