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Government Initiatives to Boost Electric Truck Market

NGT News

Due to the high amounts of greenhouse gases (GHG) being emitted from vehicles, the federal and state governments in the U.S. are stepping up efforts to make transportation cleaner, according to IDTechEx‘s recent Electric Trucks 2020-2030 report.

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Canada Implements Tax Write-Offs, Incentives for EV Purchases

NGT News

To encourage more sales, the Canadian government has implemented tax write-offs and purchase incentives to prospective buyers of electric vehicles (EVs) and EV chargers. The Canadian government remains firm in its goal of decarbonizing the transportation sector by encouraging sales of EVs.

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Canada Proposes New Zero-Emission Vehicle Sales Targets

NGT News

The Canadian government has released proposed regulations to reduce emissions from the nation’s transportation as part of a key component of the 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan. It puts Canada on a path to achieve at least a 40% reduction in emissions by 2030.

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Nigeria’s bold leap to boost e-mobility and shrink its emissions

Energy Transition

Nigeria’s Energy Transition Plan (ETP) targets 10% biofuel blends by 2030 and complete EV adoption by 2060. The removal of fuel subsidies aims to bolster the electric mobility sector as government and private initiatives work to promote EVs and charging infrastructure for a sustainable future. Samuel Ajala reports.

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UK Leaders Say New Gas-Fired Plants Needed for Energy Security

POWER Magazine

Officials in the UK said the country will need to build new natural gas-fired power plants beyond 2030 in order to ensure a reliable supply of energy and avoid blackouts. […] The post UK Leaders Say New Gas-Fired Plants Needed for Energy Security appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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UK Drafts Post-2030 Oil Tax Plan to Replace Windfall Duties

Rigzone

The UK government is drafting a new tax regime for oil and gas companies to replace a controversial windfall levy after 2030.

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IDTechEx: The Medium- and Heavy-Duty Truck Market is Evolving

NGT News

According to IDTechEx’s new Electric Trucks 2020-2030 report, the medium- and heavy-duty truck market is transitioning towards an all-electric future.