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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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But we have now had the debate, 2011 is the year we decide that as a nation we want a clean energy future. Transport fuels will be excluded from the carbon pricing mechanism. However, where applicable, an equivalent carbon price will be applied through changes in fuel tax credits or excise. —Prime Minister Gillard.

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BMW-Sixt car-sharing JV DriveNow launches in London; 30 i3s coming in 2015

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DriveNow, the carsharing joint venture between the BMW Group and Sixt SE ( earlier post ), has launched its flexible carsharing service in London. This program is part of BMW Group’s strategic response to the growth in urban living and shared ownership. DriveNow is a carsharing joint venture by BMW Group and Sixt SE.

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Study finds that increased vehicle travel and decreased occupancy have undercut the impact of improving fuel economy over last 40 years

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The study includes a brief discussion on the effects of potential future changes in vehicle fuel economy, vehicle distance travelled, and vehicle load on the amount of fuel used for personal transportation. According to the 2011 American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau, 79.9%

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Study finds driving restriction policy in Beijing has short-term benefits, but almost half of regulated car owners break the rules

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The study, published by Environment for Development (EfD) and Resources for the Future (RFF), used household survey and travel diary data to analyze the short-term effect of the driving restriction policy on individual mode choice. The data also allowed the identification of the demographic groups more likely to break the rules.

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CEPS task force report identifies tightening emissions standards as key policy to hit EU 60% reduction in transport GHG; full life-cycle emissions optimal metric

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The report of the task force, which was convened in 2011, brought together the views of a diverse group of stakeholders, including the car and oil industries, business associations, international organizations, EU member states and NGOs.

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Obama climate plan calls for new fuel economy standards for heavy-duty vehicles post-2018; cleaner fuels and investment in advanced fossil energy

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The group will focus on assessing current emissions data, addressing data gaps, identifying technologies and best practices for reducing emissions, and identifying existing authorities and incentive-based opportunities to reduce methane emissions. Climate Change Emissions Fuel Efficiency Fuels Heavy-duty Policy'

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Profile: Li-ion Battery and Pack Supplier Valence Technology

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The polyhedra aid the eye in seeing the ions grouped as (green) Fe/Mg-enclosing octahedra and (yellow) phosphate tetrahedra. Smith Electric Vehicles is a division of the Tanfield Group. Valence sees future families having two cars: a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle for longer trips and an all electric commuter car.

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