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OECD paper presents and analyzes policies and programs to foster market growth of green cars

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Given the specific barriers, suggests author Andrea Beltramello, there is a role for government to support the development and diffusion of green vehicles, including through policies to strengthen the markets for green cars. Alternative propulsion systems include hybrid and electric engines.

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Buyer’s Guide: 2022 Guide to Green Auto Loans

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In August 2021, President Biden signed an executive order stating that half of all new cars sold in the country need to be electric by 2030. Car dealerships and financial institutions are ready to support that goal with green auto loans. Loans can help with purchase or lease as well as infrastructure. Happy Shopping.

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Feature: Going Green on Car Care, Repair and Insurance

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If you’re working on increasing fuel efficiency or you already have an alternative fuel vehicle, you can lessen your carbon footprint by taking advantage of green car care, repair and insurance. You may be wondering if electric and hybrid cars are cheap to insure. Green Vehicles. Electric Cars.

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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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EVs will likely account for approximately 8% of new car sales in Europe by 2020, supported by consumers’ higher willingness to pay for green technologies, the region’s high emissions standards, and high gasoline and diesel fuel taxes. Most consumers in this group expect a payback within three years.

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Miami commissioner leads by example

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Recently the commissioner urged Miami natives to ‘buy American’ and now he has traded in his foreign car - a Smart car - for a new Ford Fusion Hybrid. Ford’s most fuel efficient cars were featured at the event and demonstrations were given.

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Ontario to offer plug-in vehicle rebates

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Many local governments around the world have set some ambitious targets for the introduction of green cars, but few compare to the government of Ontario, which wants one out of every 20 vehicles to have electric drive by the year 2020. The government is also likely to provide Green Vehicle License Plates for plug-in vehicles.

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