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Automakers whine about €15B fine they knew they’d risk for pushing gas cars

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At issue are Europe’s 2025 CO2 targets, and a penalty calculated based on fleet average CO2 emissions per automaker. If an automaker fails to meet this legal target, which was established in 2017 , it may have to pay a fine of €95 per gram of CO2 per car. million polluting vehicles in order to come into compliance.

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This is How the COVID-19 Pandemic Affect The Global EV Market

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CO2-emission restrictions have a big impact on market conditions because they challenge automakers to make more fuel-efficient cars and the incentives from the state, such as buying price discounts and tax cuts, have a significant impact on market demand. Government policies and regulations. Change in consumer behavior.

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From Recreation to Everyday Transport: The Growing Appeal of E-Bikes

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million metric tons of CO2 equivalent (CO2e) in one year — equivalent to avoiding the use of 208.5 several jurisdictions have unveiled different incentives to make e-bikes more affordable. Another plus: no tailpipe pollution. Quick Quiz: Which creates more smog-forming pollution in California each summer? in the State.

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Maruti's anti EV & anti India policy : Keep selling pollution cars

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We also talk about how the pollution vehicle media plays along and does not hold the car industry accountable. Video : Maruti's anti India policy - Keep selling pollution cars There are very few updates or quotes in the pollution vehicle media world about Electric Cars from Maruti. They are essentially press release houses.

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Fuel standard signals fight for zero emissions is underway

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READ MORE: The electric year ahead: every EV coming to Australia in 2023 READ MORE: Complete guide to rebates, discounts and incentives when buying an EV in Australia The announcement has already ramped up lobbying by vehicles manufacturers, environmental lobbyists and other interested parties to have the scheme reflect their interests.

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EPA Issues Emission Rule Change Proposals for Light and Medium Vehicles

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The first set of proposed standards are called the “ Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Years 2027 and Later Light-Duty and Medium Duty Vehicles ,” and are effectively a tougher version of preexisting emissions limits. Meanwhile, medium-duty vehicles are expected to target 275 grams per mile of CO2 within the same time frame.

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2020 Electric Vehicle Industry Report Card and trends for the new year

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For example, when you buy an EV, there is no Road Tax and Registration Fees. Also the pollution vehicle industry, is dependent on China for critical engine, alloys, plastics and transmission components. We wrote an article on how why India does not need more pollution SUVs. Where are the highway charging stations?

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