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Reports highlight ongoing advances in vehicle technology, consumer demand for fuel efficiency in US and Europe

Green Car Congress

Diesel cars have traditionally had lower CO 2 emissions than their petrol counterparts although this gap has narrowed in recent years. However, it is important to note that diesel cars emit higher levels of some air pollutants such as nitrogen dioxide, compared to gasoline-driven equivalents.

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European countries struggle to meet emission limits due to emissions from agriculture and transport

Green Car Congress

Eleven EU Member States breached air pollution ceilings in 2015 mostly due to high emissions from agricultural and transport sources, according to new data and a briefing released by the European Environment Agency (EEA). The briefing includes information on countries’ 2015 emissions and national ceilings for different pollutants.

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The irrational argument against government intervention with EVs & ICE vehicle bans

Plug In India

By Team PluginIndia Now that Electric Vehicles are an increasingly attractive and attainable option for personal vehicle buyers , governments around the world have issued various petrol vehicle bans which will be implemented over the coming years. Why should the government interfere? Only electric vehicles offers zero local emissions.

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Is a green tax blitz justified? The Green Piece

Green Cars News

So would these tax hikes linked to the amount we pollute be justified? It also puts forward the idea of further increases in fuel duty which could lead to petrol costing motorists £2 a litre within 11 years. We take a look…. Is a green tax blitz justified? Put forward the idea of raised taxation and most people will complain.

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Electric Cars and a Smarter Grid - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

So far Israel, Denmark, Australia , Hawaii and California’s Bay Area have plans to implement the Better Place model. February 17, 2009 9:52 am Link Wireless transmission of electrical energy needs to be funded for effective liberty from petrol based fuel products to occur. — AH2 14.

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Canoo Pickup, Kia EV6, Honda and Mini EV Plans: EV Week in Review – Mar 9-15

EV Adoption

Death rattle of the internal combustion engine sparks a political battle – A nine-country coalition led by the Netherlands and Denmark called on the European Commission to decide on a phaseout date for the internal combustion engine as part of efforts to curb emissions and put the bloc on track to meet its climate targets.

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GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Denmark did that with Wind Power and now most of their energy comes from wind rather than oil, natural gas, or coal. Theyre not trying to send men to the moon, theyre building an ELECTRIC CAR that uses a petrol motor they already make charging batteries supplied by LG all bolted into a vehicle platform they also already have in production.

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