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Gov’t, industry, national labs collaborate on comprehensive cradle-to-grave LCA study and economic assessment of LDV GHG reductions

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Numerous LCA tools have been used to evaluate the GHG emissions associated with various vehicle-fuel technologies, including fossil fuels, biofuels, hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs), hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVS), and battery electric vehicles (BEVs). transportation sector.

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[PRESS RELEASE] Emissions Reduction Plan: Electric Vehicles will drive a low emissions future

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A vehicle scrappage scheme. In April, 39% of all vehicles sold were an EV, PHEV or a hybrid. In April, 39% of all vehicles sold were an EV, PHEV or a hybrid. A social leasing programme. And the investigation of extending the Clean Car Discount to other vehicle types. MIA, May 2022). McKinsey, April 2022).

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UK Government Announces £5,000 Grants Towards Purchase of Electric Drive Vehicles and First Plugged-in Places

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The Plug-in Car Grant will be distributed directly to consumers at the point of purchase and will be managed in a similar way to the grant made as part of the Government’s scrappage scheme. Must be Battery electric, plug-in hybrid or a hydrogen fuel cell car. Max 75 g/km for PHEV. Min electric range 10 miles (16 km) PHEV.

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Drive Electric Submission Land Transport (Clean Car) Amendment Bill

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Scrappage schemes. Since its inception on 1 July 2021, MOT figures show that the monthly electric and hybrid light vehicle registrations have increased rapidly 4. We recognise that this legislation puts a sinking cap on emissions, which will in effect result in the phase-out of new ICEs, and then eventually hybrids, over time.

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Manitoba Vehicle Standards Advisory Board Recommends Adopting California GHG Vehicle Standards and Supporting Complementary Programs

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This includes measures such as programs on vehicle maintenance, tire inflation, reduced idling, and voluntary mobile emissions testing; green driver training programs; vehicle scrappage programs; maintaining and enforcing speed limits and improving the synchronization of traffic lights. Encourage consumers to purchase low-emitting vehicles.

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