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IEA report draws lessons from rapid uptake of EVs in Nordic countries

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In proportion to its population, the Nordic region—Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden—is strikingly ahead of the rest of the world in adopting electric cars. Norway, Iceland and Sweden have the highest ratios of EVs per person, globally.

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Mitsubishi Motors Signs Memorandum of Understanding with the Government of Denmark for i-MiEV

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Under the MoU, the Danish government will consider introducing i-MiEVs into its fleet in or after 2011, conducting EV promotional activities and implementing EV infrastructure. MMC is already selling the i-MiEV in Japan and in Hong Kong.

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Lessons From Norway’s Journey To Becoming The Global Leader In EV Adoption

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That’s around 16 times the GHG emissions of Iceland at that time, or the equivalent gas emissions of over 11 million vehicles in one year. In 1990, a CO2 tax was implemented and the country began to focus on establishing a greener transport system by promoting Norwegian EV production and adoption. million tonnes per year.

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New Car Registrations in Europe Down 18.3% in February

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growth, carried by strong demand in certain market segments following the recent motor vehicle tax reform and scrapping bonus introduced by the German government. in Iceland to -13.2% The downturn of the French market was cushioned by fleet renewal incentives as well. Germany stood out with a 21.5%

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Study for European Parliament assesses options for turning CO2 into methanol for use in transport

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Considering the need for diverse solutions for different types of transport fleets and the high likelihood of competition for fuels between all transport sectors. The need for bringing down the costs of captured CO 2 and stimulating its potential uses, among them methanol production. —Methanol report. Regulatory approach.

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Drive Electric Submission on the Emissions Reduction Plan Discussion Document

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Do you support the target to make 30 per cent of the light vehicle fleet zero-emissions vehicles by 2035, and the associated actions? . The New Zealand light vehicle fleet, including light commercial vans and trucks, makes up 80 per cent of our transport emissions. . There are 3.5 million passenger vehicles in New Zealand.