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Next 10-UC Berkeley study suggests additional tax revenue or income-based rate structure to make electricity more affordable for Californians

Green Car Congress

California’s current strategy of recovering a myriad of fixed costs in electricity usage rates must change as the state uses more renewable electricity to power buildings and vehicles, according to the findings from a new report from the Energy Institute at the UC Berkeley Haas School of Business and non-profit think tank Next 10.

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Former Commerce and Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta urges technology neutral policies in reaching proposed CAFE standards

Green Car Congress

In a white paper released at a National Press Club briefing, Secretary Mineta detailed his support for such policies—i.e., The desire to pursue the technologies of tomorrow and achieve our energy independence is not a free lunch. Current fuel economy policy clearly demonstrates this fact.

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ARB Staff Posts Expert Review Reports of the ZEV Technical Analysis

Green Car Congress

ARB staff then published a white paper summarizing possible changes to the ZEV regulation along with attachments on ZEV technology status; a 2050 GHG analysis; and complimentary policies. ARB should initiate a drive to increase gasoline taxes nationally, in collaboration with interested political and environmental lobbying groups.

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ICCT study details differences in fiscal policies to support uptake of EVs across 11 major markets

Green Car Congress

The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) has published a new white paper detailing the differences in the fiscal policies used to support electric vehicle sales across eleven major auto markets. Source: ICCT. Click to enlarge.

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FIA policy paper outlines challenges for European E-Mobility, makes recommendations to encourage development

Green Car Congress

Consumers will not automatically make the switch to plug-in electric vehicles if running costs are high, a recharging station network is not in place, or if new technologies are not user-friendly, according to a new policy paper by the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) European Bureau.

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If you’re not at the table, you’re on the menu

Electric Auto Association

Lobbying for a clean energy future Speakers at the seminar pointed out the potential for direct input on laws that affect EV owners and that can help broader EV adoption. Because many policymakers lack the necessary time to read a white paper, we have also produced legislative one-pagers summarizing the points.

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We experience the 2022 Kia EV6 : ADAS | Sensors | Regen | 150 kW Fast Charging

Plug In India

He was doing his BCS from Bhosala college and pursuing a course at NIIT, when he wrote a white paper on cyber security. The Nasik franchisee of NIIT chanced upon his paper – and immediately made Shashank an offer to join the IT company that he was running. Also did some small energy math as the car charged.

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