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With gas phase-out in view, Europe could lose $160 billion in fuel taxes

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With Europe’s gas phase-out plans now within view, the countries there could be set to lose significant funding from fuel taxes in the coming years. Still, the change could have some latent effects, especially as most countries get crucial revenue from taxes on gas. What about in other countries?

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Stellantis CEO says U.S. and UK elections next year may slow EV sales

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and the United Kingdom (UK) next year, warning that the political climates could play a role in the sale of electric vehicles (EVs). Stellantis was also targeted by historic United Auto Workers (UAW) strikes in the U.S. More recently, 2035 targets for gas car sales bans have also been passed in the U.S.

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UPS plans to build 9 additional LNG stations at cost of ~$50M

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UPS plans to invest approximately $50 million to build an additional nine liquefied natural gas (LNG) fueling stations, bringing the total number of stations to 13. By 2017, our goal is to reach one billion miles driven by our alternative fuel and advanced technology fleet.

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Tesla bull calls battery cost declines “good deflation” that could boost EV sales

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A few years ago, Nissan announced that the 2016 Leaf SV and SL variants would come standard with its 30kWh battery pack for an EPA-rated 107 miles of range. Today, the 2022 Leaf with a 40 kWh battery pack costs $27,400, that’s $11,600 less than the 2016 version with an additional range of 42 miles. Credit: Manheim Index ).

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Zipcar to expand Zipvan cargo van service across North America

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The vans are available for hourly or daily use, and rates include gas, insurance, roadside assistance and up to 180 miles of driving per day. Zipcar has more than 730,000 members and 11,000 vehicles in urban areas and college campuses throughout the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Spain and Austria.

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Ford Mustang Mach-E becomes British Police preference

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British Police Forces in the United Kingdom are examining the advantages of adding electric cars to their fleets. The Mach-E present at the event was outfitted with the typical yellow and blue emergency vehicle design, and Metro Police Forces in London are requesting a unit for evaluation, as it could be added to the fleet.

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Zipcar doubles its asset-backed securitization facility to $100M to support fleet growth

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Zipcar operates a car sharing network of approximately 650,000 members and 9,000 vehicles in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. Hourly and daily rates include parking in the reserved spot, gas, insurance, up to 180 miles of driving per day and 24/7 roadside assistance.

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