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Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 23, 2012
Japan has decided to end a government subsidy program to encourage purchases of environmentally friendly cars as funds dwindle. According to the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, the government only has ¥2.5 billion (US$32 million) left of the ¥274.7 billion (US$3.5 billion) allocated for the program.
Green Cars News
AUGUST 11, 2009
If you listen to US President Barack Obama it has been a long time coming – his decision to pour $2.4billion of stimulus money to make America a global leader in electric and hybrid car development comes as the country plays catch up to the likes of Japan and even China in the green car race (see article ). “I
Green Cars News
JUNE 17, 2009
In the future, emission laws from the various countries will become more harmonised and with a global technology platform in place, it is hoped that the Volvo Group will be able to generate economies of scale in research and development, as well as purchasing and production.
Green Cars News
APRIL 27, 2009
Meanwhile Mr Crossley also called into question the belief that the scheme would reduce emissions and benefit the British car production: “This is not a strong environmental measure. While new cars have lower emissions per mile, they may be driven more and there are environmental costs associated with their production.
Green Cars News
AUGUST 18, 2009
per cent in July suggesting that American consumers are still nervous about their jobs and the economy. According to Knittel the results suggest that the programme is an expensive way to reduce carbon, although he does state that it is possible the stimulus benefits outweigh added environmental costs. So is this scheme green at all?
Green Cars News
APRIL 17, 2009
In the recent fiscal stimulus 18 times more was spent on the VAT cut, than on bringing forward transport investment projects, which create jobs, boost the UK’s economic competitiveness and cut congestion. This fund would keep UK cities’ moving and help shift the national economy towards recovery.&#.
Green Car Congress
JULY 22, 2009
Green Car Congress attended the Renewable Energy Finance Forum - Wall Street (REFF-Wall Street) conference (23-24 June) sponsored by Euromoney Energy Events and the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE). How does the US deal with local and state economies with high carbon economies and little renewable resources?
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