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Perspective: Government Leadership Needed for Electric Vehicles to Succeed

Green Car Congress

The critical need for government leadership in the emergence of electric vehicles dominated a recent Green Fleet Management discussion in Toronto, hosted by Fleet Challenge Ontario. That’s where government comes in.only the government can help influence [change] by having a price for carbon and technical incentives. ”.

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UK petrol prices are competitive, rules OFT

Green Cars News

Fuel prices in the UK have soared over the last ten years as largely as a result of rising crude oil prices and increased tax and duty-not as [.]. There is no sign of relief for motorists facing ever higher fuel bills, after a new investigation revealed no evidence of anti-competitive trading in the petrol industry.

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Fuel duty increase: Greenwash or green right?

Green Cars News

Many a motorist will grumble today as they get to the pumps and notice a jump in the fuel prices, following the two pence per litre increase in fuel duty, however environmental pressure group, Friends of the Earth (FoE) think the increase is necessary to coax us out of our cars.

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Bill aims to boost natural gas vehicles

Green Cars News

The bill, which was sponsored by Democratic Senator Robert Menendez, will extend tax credits for 10 years on buying vehicles that run on natural gas as well as installing natural gas refuelling stations. Tags: Green cars Latest news natural gas cars natural gas vehicles Robert Menendez.

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