EU Reaffirms 2035 ICE Phaseout Plan
Despite advocacy from European automakers, the European Commission has decided to stick with a plan to phase out combustion engines by 2035.
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Ethiopia Could Open EV Floodgates Across Africa, Asia, And Beyond
Last year, when Ethiopia decided to ban the import of fossil fuel vehicles, it was a huge and unprecedented move — not just for Africa, but for any country in the world. One immediately had to wonder, is this really going to happen? Were there going to be various concessions … [continued]
No Special Treatment When It Comes To ICE Ban, Ethiopia Tells Diplomats — They Can…
Diplomats get a lot of special privileges all over the world, which must be nice, but there are no special privileges when it comes to allowing imports of new ICE vehicles in Ethiopia, it seems. When Ethiopia implemented an immediate ban on new internal combustion engine vehicle imports earlier this … [continued]
UK Speeds Up ICE Vehicle Sales Ban (Again)
While some auto industry folks, some oil-soaked investors, and some tech-adoption laggards would love to believe the EV revolution is over and EV market share will stop growing, the fact is: the future is electric. EV sales continue to grow in most places (Germany’s policy chaos and EV market excluded), … [continued]
Ethiopia Banning Non-Electric Car Imports
Historically, less economically rich countries have been the “dumping ground” of older, “out of date” vehicles from Europe, the US, and Japan. It’s been a major concern of those of us with a bit of a global perspective as these regions electrify. Will markets like Ethiopia still receive millions of … [continued]
Germany Threatens To Derail EU Green Deal Over Fossil Car Phaseout
The “Climate Chancellor” needs to draw a line between national disputes and what has already been agreed with Germany’s international partners.
Is The Oil Age Finally On The Verge Of Ending?
Originally posted on EVANNEX. By Charles Morris Just four years ago, the end of the Oil Age was considered a crazy dream. Today it is official policy in a growing number of countries, states, cities, and corporate boardrooms around the world. Certainly, there are good reasons to be skeptical that proposed … [continued]
Coltura Poll: US Voters Support Full Transition To EVs by 2030
In the first national poll by Coltura, an environmental group that is focused on phasing out the use of gasoline, US voters said that they support a full transition to EVs by 2030. The strong voter support reflects the concerns of the impacts of localized air pollution as well as … [continued]
World Leaders: Phase Out Sales Of New Gas Cars By 2030
By The Co-Executive Directors of Coltura, Matthew Metz and Janelle London of Coltura. Coltura is a Seattle-based nonprofit whose mission is to improve climate, health, and equity by accelerating the switch from gasoline and diesel to cleaner alternatives. Coltura’s vision is of a gasoline-free America by 2040 or sooner. World … [continued]
Over 25 Countries & US States Planning Gas-Powered Car Bans
Electric cars have surged in popularity over the past decade. Thanks to early efforts by Tesla, GM, and Nissan, battery costs have fallen while electric range has increased. In fact, the earliest versions of Tesla’s Model S boasted a range of around 200 miles. Today, the Model S can travel … [continued]
