Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 21, 2013

In a study published in the journal Energy Economics , MIT researchers have found that a fuel economy standard is at least six to fourteen times less cost effective than a fuel tax when targeting an identical reduction in cumulative gasoline use (20% by 2050). Resources.

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Fuel Economy MIT Fuel Tax Economy 288

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 30, 2018

However, California is lagging behind when it comes to ensuring its charging infrastructure keeps up with the growth of its electric vehicle fleet, the report finds. Bloomberg New Energy Finance estimates battery cost will decline by almost 10% until 2025, when ZEVs will reach price parity with ICE vehicles. But it works out to only 0.05

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 15, 2011

Advanced combustion technologies alone could reduce CO 2 tailpipe emissions by 40% from current average levels for new-vehicle fleets of 250 to 270 grams per kilometer (g/km) in the United States, 150 to 170 g/km in Europe, 130 to 140 g/km in Japan, and 200 to 215g/km in China, according to the analysis. However, China is a major wildcard.

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CO2 Electric Cars 2020 United States 246

Green Car Congress

JULY 1, 2013

This should result in a fleet of vehicles with a much better energy efficiency using different low- carbon fuels for different applications, whatever the most cost-effective combination is. The EU must push member states to align taxation levels of different fuels and vehicle types and stop indirect subsidies.

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Emissions Transportation Standards Climate Change 210

Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2013

In coming months, the plan notes, the Department of Transportation will work with other agencies to further explore strategies for integrating alternative fuel vessels into the US flag fleet. Climate Change Emissions Fuel Efficiency Fuels Heavy-duty Policy'

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Obama Cleaner Climate Fuel Economy 249

Green Car Congress

MARCH 25, 2009

Although the battery systems is not inexpensive, Donaghy says “ For a commercial fleet operator they can see the benefit because they will be operating their vehicles for 14 years or more. After four years they’ll be cost neutral; these guys understand the cost of their fleets down to the pence per mile. ”. Valence posted sales of $20.8

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Li-ion Batteries Battery 2008 150

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

It is important that the United States leverage the emissions reductions offered by these low carbon fuel alternatives in its transportation fleet. Under the Biden administration’s strategy, 50% of vehicles on the road will remain reliant on liquid fuels in 2030. Heavy-duty trucks will need advanced biofuels for some time.

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