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Baker Institute report: China has positioned itself as a gatekeeper to the energy transition; nickel case study

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The industrialized world brushes these realities under the rug in favor of self-aggrandizing agenda-setting, and, in doing so, engenders critical supply risks and the potential for further environmental degradation. —Baker Institute report Need Nickel?

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Auto Lobby Wants Input on Government EV Policy Before Changes Are Made

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Frankly, almost every aspect of the industry does at this stage. Unfortunately, this has left many with product lineups overloaded with models loads of households can no longer afford. But let’s not presume that the industry is exclusively the victim here. But the real question is: What exactly does it want?

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UK Government Pre-Budget Report Offers Tax Exemptions for EVs, £30M in Additional Support for Low-Carbon Vehicles; Annual Fuel Tax Increases and End of Duty Differential for Biofuels

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In the Pre-Budget Report (PBR) released on 9 December, UK Chancellor Alistair Darling announced that all electric cars will be exempt from Company Car Tax (CCT) for 5 years and electric vans will be exempt from Van Benefit Charge (VBC) for the same period. Tags: Climate Change Electric (Battery) Emissions Europe Fuels Policy.

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kWh Billing and New EV Charging Tax Policies: What You Need to Know

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Transitioning from Time-Based to kWh Pricing At the beginning of the EV industry, charging fees were based on time, where EV owners paid for the duration of their charging sessions. Charging station owners or operators are required to remit the tax monthly using prescribed forms provided by the Oklahoma Tax Commission.

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IEA technology and policy reports outline paths to halving fuel used for combustion-engined road transport in less than 40 years

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The policy package includes a new fuel economy readiness index, which measures the extent to which countries have implemented steps that will fully exploit the potential of existing fuel economy technologies and maximise their use in vehicles. Address policy and industry needs at a national level.

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Automotive Market Research Perspectives on Selling Green in a Try-to-Survive Market

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Miller of Synovate believes that in the US “ 20% of the people are willing to pay up to 10% of the vehicle’s purchase price more (i.e. Edwards and Miller both emphasized the importance of a buyer’s emotion in purchasing a vehicle. United States. Western Europe. The role of emotion in buying cars.

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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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In President Obama’s first term, the DOE established new minimum efficiency standards for dishwashers, refrigerators, and many other products. The Better Buildings Challenge targets helping American commercial and industrial buildings becoming at least 20% more energy efficient by 2020. New energy efficiency standards.

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