Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 29, 2015

India has had a 5% ethanol blending target which has not been met, as ethanol derived from molasses costs more than gasoline (without taxes). Nevertheless, the country just doubled its target of blending ethanol with gasoline to 10% in an effort to reduce pollution and to help money-losing sugar companies.

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DIY Electric Car

JULY 12, 2009

Overall the benefits that come from electric drives are huge, there is simply no pollution in the direct way, it's quiet and efficient. If these would be classified as a motor vehicles then there would be a requirement of actually having the MOT and car tax disc displayed.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 20, 2024

By: Srinjoy Bal | Updated on: 21 Jan 2024, 12:05 PM In a recent letter to the government, Tata Motors has opposed the further tax cuts on hybrids. Meanwhile, Toyota and Maruti Suzuki are of the view for more tax cuts on hybrids. --> In a recent letter to the government, Tata Motors has opposed the further tax cuts on hybrids.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 19, 2024

Tata Motors, India’s leading electric car manufacturer, is actively lobbying against potential tax cuts on hybrid vehicles in India, asserting that hybrids are more environmentally harmful than pure electric vehicles (EVs).

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EV Central

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

And, with no fringe benefits tax (FBT) on novated leasing ending on April 1 2025 for PHEVs, buyers will have to get in early or miss out on this appealing incentive. Then on the weekend there’s opportunity to load up the family and kit (careful not to exceed that 535kg) and enjoy off-roading with no need for petrol nor diesel.

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Get Electric Vehicle

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

EVS: How They Are Helping Us In developed countries like the US, transportation is the main cause of climate pollution. Air pollution from cars running on petrol and diesel contributes to early mortality, cancer, bronchitis and asthma. Engines that run on petrol or diesel are one of the main sources of PM2.5

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Get Electric Vehicle

JUNE 10, 2023

Their positive impact on our planet is undeniable, with cleaner emissions leading to reduced pollution and a greener environment. While electric vehicles are environmentally friendly, their complex drivetrain and costly battery packs make them more expensive compared to traditional petrol/diesel cars.

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Drive Electric

JUNE 16, 2021

Thankfully, the UK Government has taken the crucial step of banning the sale of all new petrol and diesel cars by 2030. EVs are far less reliant on these dirty fuels than petrol and diesel cars, especially when batteries are charged using renewable energy. That’s a huge saving compared to cars with petrol or diesel engines.

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Baua Electric

OCTOBER 21, 2024

In turn, company car drivers receive annual tax benefits of €6,800, “ranging up to €21,600 for high-polluting larger models,” Reuters reports. The biggest subsidy happens via benefit-in-kind schemes that continue to incentivize petrol and diesel vehicles, reports T&C. France chips in €6.4 billion, while Poland pays €6.1

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Baua Electric

JULY 12, 2024

Sources said that it has also been proposed that Motor Vehicle Tax concessions shall not exceed 50% of the scrap value. The department has plans for offer discounts on motor vehicle tax ranging from 10 to 20% to customers, who have opted for scrapping their overage vehicle and are purchasing a new one.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 21, 2024

PHEVs can run as electric vehicles in cities, significantly reducing tailpipe pollution. litre three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine with variable compression ratio is employed solely to generate electricity rather than directly powering the wheels. High government taxes on hybrid cars are the primary cause of high pricing.

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Baua Electric

MAY 3, 2024

Then you should know that 21 states and union territories (UTs) are offering up to 25% discount on personal vehicle price or road tax for customers who scrap their old vehicles and buy a new one, stated a Times of India news report. After 15 years, the vehicle pollutes the environment more than any new vehicle.In

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My Electric Car

AUGUST 25, 2019

Norway is a leading example of the kind of favorable tax incentives and discounts offered to the consumer, while notably, the government of eco-friendly Australia is yet to jump on the bandwagon even though a sizeable part of the population is ready to upgrade, as a recent survey has shown. Save on Operational Costs.

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Clean Car

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Benjamin Franklin noted that there was nothing certain in life except death and taxes. Few people are going to drop thirty grand on a petrol driven car a couple of years before their sale is banned and their consequent resale value plummets. We all know it is coming and probably sooner than we think.

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Clean Car

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

In a society focused on reducing air pollution and emissions, one of the most prominent up-and-coming solutions is the mass adoption of electric vehicles (EVs). However, the general public largely lacks the resources necessary to make informed decisions on EV transition. Electric vehicle fears.

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Baua Electric

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

These powertrains emit fewer pollutants than petrol and diesel cars while keeping a similar feel, sound, and experience. Cars can be filled up at an LPG pump, similar to a petrol or diesel vehicle. Alternatively, most petrol and diesel cars can undergo an LPG conversion. However, it is now recognised as a low-carbon fuel.

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Electric Vehicles India

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Electric vehicles have attracted the attention of India’s policy makers as clean technology alternatives due to their multiple advantages like higher efficiency and lower air pollution in short to medium term and reduced CO2 emissions. The rise in the petrol prices increases from INR 89.16/litre Market overview. 94.39, Rs 93.02

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Electric Vehicles India

DECEMBER 23, 2022

There are several reasons why electric two-wheelers are becoming increasingly popular in India: Cost savings: Electric two-wheelers are generally cheaper to operate and maintain than petrol-powered vehicles, as they have fewer moving parts and do not require regular oil changes or other maintenance.

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Clean Car

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

In addition to burning fossil fuels, vehicles create both air pollution and congestion, particularly in urban areas. . Most notably, in April 2020 a raft of tax related changes were brought in, which made huge changes to National Insurance and Benefit in Kind treatment of EVs. For more on this see our tax blog [link].

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Electric Vehicles India

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

The Government of Assam has taken several initiatives to improve road conditions and to reduce air pollution. 100% discount on road tax. Petrol Pumps are also permitted to set up EV charging stations providing fire and safety norms issued by the competent authorities. Assam Electric Vehicle Policy 2021. 100% discount on parking.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 4, 2025

The maximum amount offered against the purchase of a new BEV dropped from 7,000 to 4,000 for households whose tax income does not exceed 16,300. Some models will appear expensive compared to their petrol or diesel counterparts. This tax is only applicable on the date of registration but could put buyers off more polluting vehicles.

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Baua Electric

MAY 17, 2024

With governments pressuring the auto sector to go green, Ineos Automotive plans to launch an electric 4×4 in 2027, the Fusilier, to be sold alongside current diesel and petrol versions of the Grenadier. It added that demand for EVs was “high”, even if recent data shows evidence of slowing sales in the UK and abroad.

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Green Cars News

JUNE 22, 2009

The ed also borrows the tried and NCAP tested Tridion safety cell from the petrol driven smart. The move to electric vehicles, which emit zero pollution on London’s streets, will have a massive impact on cutting carbon emissions to curb climate change whilst improving air quality and noise levels for our citizens.”.

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Baua Electric

OCTOBER 14, 2024

As part of its efforts to reduce air pollution and build a more sustainable future, the EU ratified stricter CO 2 emission standards in 2023. To ensure the regulatory aim of reducing air pollution is not compromised, this increase is capped at 5%. Carmakers may need to look at their powertrain mix.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 29, 2025

Government Policies Driving Change The UK government has introduced several measures to reduce carbon emissions, including: Ban on Petrol and Diesel Cars by 2035 : Aiming to phase out internal combustion engine vehicles in favor of EVs and hydrogen-powered cars.

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Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 18, 2023

Making a car creates a lot of pollution as raw materials have to be extracted, transported and manufactured. It also may be eligible for tax incentives and credits. A new EV may cost more upfront, but saves in the long run Studies conclude that manufacturing a vehicle accounts for around 25 percent of its lifetime carbon footprint.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 6, 2024

The hybrid vehicles — dual powered by a petrol engine and an electric motor — are gathering strong traction amongst SUV buyers versus all electric battery-operated passenger vehicles. The price premium between a hybrid and EV equivalent over petrol, hybrid is better off, despite high GST.” Hybrids cost about Rs 2.5

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Get Electric Vehicle

MAY 29, 2021

By 2027, electric cars and vans would be cheaper to manufacture than traditional, fossil-fuel-powered vehicles, according to analysis, and stricter pollution controls could place them in pole position to overtake all new car sales by the middle of the decade. Battery Swapping.

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Drive Electric NZ

APRIL 25, 2022

There are already policies and taxes in place that are designed to accelerate e-mobility, such as the ETS, the Clean Car Discount/Penalty and other proposed policy measures. In other words, any incentives (or disincentives) should always support EV uptake, over petrol/diesel vehicles.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 25, 2024

Multiple recent studies have shown that in the real world, plug-in hybrids pollute much more than their labels would indicate – though still less than pure-fossil vehicles – both because they overstate their capabilities in electric-only mode and because people simply don’t plug them in. The problem is… that doesn’t happen.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 13, 2025

Double-cab pickup tax Last year saw registrations grow in every van-weight class across the 12-month period, with uptake of the largest vans growing by 2.1%, representing 66.3% Last year the government decided to change the tax on double-cab pickups. were diesel models, 2% were petrol, 0.5% It represented 64.8% of the market.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 7, 2024

All of this takes less than five minutes to do, which is quite similar in terms of the time it takes to refill the tank of a petrol or diesel automobile at a fuel station. Meanwhile, a fully charged battery is taken out from the same kiosk and fitted back into the EV.

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Get Electric Vehicle

JUNE 7, 2023

Here are some of the key advantages of electric vehicles: Environmental Benefits: EVs produce zero tailpipe emissions, meaning they do not release pollutants like carbon dioxide (CO2), nitrogen oxides (NOx), particulate matter, and other harmful gases into the atmosphere. A petrol car has an efficiency of 28%.

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Get Electric Vehicle

OCTOBER 27, 2023

This may include tax credits, rebates, or reduced registration fees for EV owners. Norwegians who purchase all-electric vehicles do not have to pay significant value-added taxes or registration fees. 20% of people were unaware that those who purchase EVs are eligible for tax incentives. Again let us take Norway as an example.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

February 17, 2009 9:43 am Link No matter how you slice it we need a carbon TAX to accelerate all these important projects. The only question is a carbon TAX the kind of change Obama believes in. I liken electric grid and renewable to the economic and political and military fiasco of the Iraq war. link] — Chris Dudley 13.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

The objections they raised for years -- "no one is interested, no one would plug in, the technology is too complex, the benefits are minimal, its just shifting the pollution from the tailpipe to the smokestack, theres no demand for these cars" -- still show up occasionally, but are by and large history. The biggest barrier is the battery."

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Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 10, 2009

So would these tax hikes linked to the amount we pollute be justified? Is a green tax blitz justified? The 100-page report wants to double the proportion of green taxes in the current tax take from the existing level of seven per cent. Can a tax rise be a good thing? We take a look…. What are the proposals?

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