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DSB and Better Place Partner to Deliver a Sustainable Transportation Alternative in Denmark with EV-Train Combo

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Better Place and DSB, Denmark’s state-owned passenger rail company, signed an agreement to provide Danes with door-to-door, sustainable transportation by combining passenger rail and electric car service. The agreement contains two main elements. Jens Moberg, CEO of Better Place Denmark.

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EEA report suggests road charges for heavy-duty goods vehicles should reflect varied health effects of pollution in different countries

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The revenue from such schemes should be invested in sustainable transport, the Directive states. Diesel, used by most HGVs, causes more air pollution per kilometer than other fuels such as petrol. European Network (TEN-T) and for comparable domestic motorways.

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The Budget 2009 - working towards sustainable transport

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Other detail changes from 6th April 2011 include: Drivers of Euro IV diesel cars registered before the 1st January 2006 are currently taxed at the same percentage rate as drivers of cars fitted with a petrol engine. The taxation of these cars will be subject to the 3% uplift for diesel cars from this date.

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Hybrids vs EVs: where should government put its money

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Hybrids better than EVs According to a letter from Toyota’s India country head, Vikram Gulati, to the Niti Aayog, the corporation is asking for an 11 per cent point tax differential for hybrid vehicles and 14 points for flex-hybrid choices over petrol automobiles.

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Tata Motors advocates for incentives on EVs, opposes hybrid tax cuts in India: Report | Autocar Professional

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In contrast, hybrid cars face a significantly higher tax rate of 43%, just below the 48% levied on traditional petrol cars. This development comes amidst a broader global shift towards sustainable transportation, with automakers increasingly focusing on electric and hybrid technologies.

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Nigeria’s Growing EV Market

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seforall.org Economic and Environmental Drivers The removal of fuel subsidies in 2023 led to a sharp increase in petrol prices, prompting both consumers and policymakers to explore alternative energy sources. This collaboration aims to diversify Nigeria’s economy and bolster its EV manufacturing capabilities.

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Teams battle it out in Eco-marathon

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The Central Lancashire team’s car was based around a 30cc petrol engine that had been developed in-house and had been coupled with a bespoke engine management system that keeps fuel consumption low. It is also fitted with the brakes from a mountain bike.

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