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Revamping the federal EV tax credit could help average car buyers combat record gasoline prices
The federal EV tax credit is not yet an idea whose time has passed. Just the opposite. It’s a double-edged policy tool that will advance key environmental and economic aims while helping pretty ordinary Americans deal with rising gasoline prices and a rising cost of living. Now is the time to extend it, with prudent changes, as part of the reconciliation package.
The G7 gets serious about decarbonizing road transportation
With everything else going on, you might have missed that the G7 ministers of climate, energy, and environment met in late May in Berlin and issued what is arguably the group’s strongest statement to date. The 39-page communiqué didn’t shy away from difficult questions. The ministers took strong stances on a range of topics bearing […]
Where are India’s electric trucks?
Achieving India’s net-zero goal will require decarbonizing road transport and success requires overcoming some key barriers in the freight sector.
New legislation in Chile shows climate leadership
Chile’s recent spate of progressive legislation on transportation and energy is establishing the country as a climate policy leader among Latin American and other emerging economies.
Nueva legislación en Chile muestra su liderazgo climático
Chile tiene nueva legislación muy progresista en el sector de transporte, convirtiéndose en un ejemplo a seguir para América Latina y para los países en desarrollo a nivel global.
Racing to zero: The ambition we need for zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles in the United States
Makes the case for tougher EPA standards for trucks and buses.
How much does an electric semi really cost?
The cost calculus for fleet owners hinges on how much more it costs to buy an electric truck than a diesel truck—and how fuel and maintenance savings may make up the difference
¿Puede Colombia convertirse en el líder de transporte limpio de América Latina?
Explora varias dimensiones de los avances de Colombia en el transporte de bajas y cero emisiones, y asevera que el país podría convertirse en el líder de transporte limpio en América Latina.
How will the dual-credit policy help China boost new energy vehicle growth?
China’s “dual-credit” policy has already helped drive significant sales of new energy vehicles (NEVs) and is expected to be crucial to meeting the 2025 goal of 20% market share.
Should heavy-duty vehicle manufacturers get NOx credits for ZEVs sales?
Argues that crediting manufacturers of zero-emission trucks and buses for avoided NOx emissions could lead to perverse outcomes
Coming back for seconds: Can ZEV regulations expand access to used ZEVs?
Describes an emerging opportunity to use regulations to make zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) more widely accessible by promoting the secondhand ZEVs market
Raising the bar: French and Italian manufacturers are leading on electric vehicle target announcements
Although a full phase-out of new combustion engine vehicles still going through the legislative process, manufacturers are adapting their strategic product plans.
