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Plug-in hybrids: Friend and foe in Canada’s climate quest
The prevalence of plug-in hybrids in the electric vehicle stock has an important impact on GHG emission trends over time.
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 […]
Flying on the Grid
Argues that unless alternative aviation fuels are produced using additional and renewable electricity, their use will not necessarily decarbonize aviation and could actually increase aviation’s GHG emissions.
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.
Canada applies for the post of World Leader on electric vehicles
A faux interview with the Government of Canada regarding its ambition on transitioning to electric vehicles
Impactos na saúde e custos sociais de um atraso de um ano na implementação da norma P-8 no Brasil
Examinam-se os efeitos do adiamento por um ano da implementação da norma P-8 de emissões para veículos pesados no Brasil e constata-se que tal atraso traria danos substanciais à saúde e à expectativa de vida dos brasileiros.
China’s efforts to decarbonize road transport: Decent, but not sufficient
China’s electric vehicle market has come a long way, but merely following current policies will not fulfill promises to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the future.
2021: Another chapter in the global race towards electrification
The data is in—what’s the status of electric vehicle uptake in the three largest markets?
