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

Green Car Congress

Edwards points out that attitudes like being green arise from values that are usually stable, internalized and emotionally charged and as a result they frequently stay constant over one’s lifetime. fuel tax); and there needs to be assurances regarding OEM viability—all of which may involve government action.

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UC report to CalEPA outlines policy options to decarbonize California transportation by 2045

Green Car Congress

These are: Light-duty vehicles: cars and light trucks, mostly used for personal transportation. Vehicle miles traveled: In California, most personal travel is by car, often with only the driver in the vehicle. Transportation pricing: Gasoline taxes. Fuels: About 86% of transportation fuel is petroleum.

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We Need More Than Just Electric Vehicles

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Although EV battery costs have fallen dramatically over the past decade, the International Energy Agency is projecting a. In the meantime, EV buyers’ sticker shock could be alleviated by the knowledge that fuel and maintenance costs are far lower for EVs and that total ownership costs are about the same. passenger vehicles.