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Canoo electric pickup, “electric fuel” tax for EVs, VW ID.4 range and charging: The Week in Reverse

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Which electric SUV arriving later this year makes an “awesome car-camping setup,” according to the company’s CEO? Owners of which electric vehicle will soon get new battery packs in the U.S. This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending March 12, 2021.

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Massachusetts Governor Proposes $0.19 Increase in State Fuel Tax to Support Transportation Projects

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As part of a comprehensive reform plan to simplify the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ transportation system, Governor Deval Patrick is proposing a fuel tax increase of $0.19 The increased fuel tax is intended to be in lieu of an increase in tolls. per gallon—a 81% increase of the current $0.235 per gallon.

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Fuel economy standards to hit fuel tax

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There may be one negative knock-on effect of improving the fuel economy standards of our vehicles: fuel tax revenues could slump massively. According to a report by the Congressional Budget Office (logo, pictured), fuel economy standards proposed for 2017-2025 would cut revenues from petrol tax by 21 per cent in 2040.

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New UK Report Welcomes Moves to Promote Green Cars but Stresses Importance of Policies to Reduce Car Use

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Policies could have a large impact through reducing the need to travel and promoting walking, cycling, public transport and efficient driving, as well as encouraging low carbon cars. The report reviews policies that bear upon two categories of choice: travel choices such as how and how far to travel and vehicle purchase choices.

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How the Budget affects green car drivers

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According to his plans, vehicles that are aged over 10 years old and have been driven by motorists for more than 12 months will be worth £2,000 when traded in for a new car as part of the Government’s new scrappage scheme which takes much of its inspiration from a highly successful format in Germany.

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BCG study finds conventional automotive technologies have high CO2 reduction potential at lower cost; stiff competition for electric cars

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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. ICE-propelled vehicles.

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Green cars are good but reducing car use is better

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In the short-term there is clear potential to reduce emissions through eco-driving, speed enforcement, improving off-peak utilisation of existing public transport in cities, expanding the use of non-motorised modes and improving vehicle occupancy. Tags: Green cars Latest news UK Energy Research Centre.