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        • Japan

        • 2009

        Eco-Car Tax Break and Subsidies for Vehicles

        …automobile acquisition tax and motor vehicle tax (ownership). Eligible vehicle types depend on high fuel efficiency internal combustion engine vehicles or other technology power trains – such as electric vehicles, fuel-cell powered vehicles, plug-in hybrid vehicles, natural gas vehicles and clean diesel passenger vehicles. Since October 2019, automobile acquisition tax rate will be revised. New automobile acquisition tax rate will depend on fuel efficiency.The details of tax reduction rate with each vehicle taxies are explained below.Classification of tax reduction rate*Those eligible vehicles can enjoy the highest tax rate waiver. *In case of internal combustion engine vehicles…

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        • Argentina

        • 2007

        Biofuels Promotion Laws

        …for biofuels production, including biofuel quality requirements and environmental impact assessment procedures. It also establishes criteria for beneficiaries of the benefits enacted by the law, focusing on supporting SMEs, promoting agribusiness, and enhancing regional economies.
        The law establishes promotional tax incentives for producers that comply with certain requirements, establishing that the majority ownership of biodiesel production facilities corresponds to farming and agricultural firms. It provides for tax breaks for investing companies, lower export taxes for biodiesel, VAT reimbursement and accelerated depreciation of assets for income tax purposes. In addition, biofuels are exempt from the Hydrocarbon and Diesel taxes (20% each).

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        • United Kingdom

        • 2017

        CO2 emission based vehicle tax rates from 1 April 2017

        …of tax that needs to be paid depends on the type of vehicle. The rates are:

        £140 a year for petrol or diesel vehicles
        £130 a year for alternative fuel vehicles (hybrids, bioethanol and LPG)
        £0 a year for vehicles with zero CO2 emissions

        If a vehicle has a list price (the published price before any discounts) of more than £40,000, the rate of tax is based on CO2 for the first year.

        After the first year, the rate depends on the type of vehicle (petrol, diesel, alternative fuel or zero emissions) and an additional rate of £310 a…

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        • Austria

        • 1974

        Speed Limits

        …city roads, 100 km/h on rural roads and 130 km/h on motorways. These maximum speed limits are often reduced for specific sections of roads or even large parts of cities due to local circumstances or environmental objectives. For example, the speed limit for many inner-city roads in Austria is set at 30 km/h. Lower speed limits also apply to trucks. A higher speed, for example 160 km/h instead of 130 km/h,leads to a significant increase of fuel consumption and CO2emissions by 20 - 25%. For vehicles with diesel engines, particulate matter increases by 50%.

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        • Austria

        • 1995

        Tax on mineral oil (Mineraloelsteuer MOEST)

        …than in some neighbouring countries (mainly due to lower excise duties). For this reason, many foreigners cross the border just to purchase fuel at the closest filling station in Austria. This phenomenon is called fuel tourism. The term also includes fuel purchases on holiday and business trips and cross-border freight traffic. Freight traffic using diesel has a particularly great influence. In 2014, the share of fuel tourism among the dieselfuel sales was 33%. Since 2007 there are different tax rates for petrol and diesel according to ecological criteria. Totally excluded from this tax are commercial air-and ship transports.

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        • France

        • 2016

        Low Emissions Zone (Crit'Air)

        …certificates. In order to travel, motorists must display the
        Crit'Air sticker visibly on their windshield. The stickers provide an indication of
        pollutants emitted by the vehicle. Six categories exist, with a corresponding color
        and a specific vignette for electric vehicles.
        Initially, gasoline and diesel passenger cars of more than 10 years of age,
        motorized 2- and 3-wheelers more than 16 years of age and buses, coaches and
        heavy vehicles of more than 15 years of age are prohibited Monday to Friday from
        8 am to 8 pm.
        These restrictions will progressively affect more and more categories of vehicles

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        • Germany

        • 1991

        Vehicle Taxation

        …relative fuel consumption, this measure offers incentives for the purchase of energy-efficient vehicles. In recent years a strong trend towards diesel powered vehicles reduced the average fuel consumption. In 1996 diesel powered vehicles accounted for 50% of all new registrations compared to 22% before the introduction of the fuel consumption levy. Diesel vehicles currently hold a share of 40% to 50% of the total passenger vehicle fleet compared to 5% in the mid-1980s. The car registration tax has to be paid for each month in which a vehicle is registered and has a number-plate, the prerequisite to…

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        • Korea

        • 1988

        Vehicle Energy Efficiency Labeling and Standard

        Manufacturers must disclose the driving distance per unit of fuel(?) and CO2 emissions along with fuel efficiency level(1~5 grades), for manufactured or imported cars with a capacity of maximum 15 passengers, light and small truck excluding subtype, using fuels such as gas, diesel, LPG, electricity. The program aims to standardize labeling standards and fuel efficiency testing procedures, support manufactures to develop high efficiency vehicles, and provide information to consumers so that they can consider both economic and environmental aspects when purchasing a vehicle.

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        • Sweden

        • 2006

        Commission on Oil Independence: Final Report, Targets Published

        …to break Swedens dependence on oil by 2020" outlines measures aimed at securing long-term energy supply, reducing climate impact and making better use of energy resources from forestry and agriculture. Targets proposed by the Commission on Oil Independence include improvements in overall energy efficiency of at least 20%, 40-50% cuts in the use of petrol and diesel in road transport, 25-40% less oil in industry, and a complete phase-out of oil used in the heating of residential and commercial buildings. The commission also calls for pilot and demonstration plants to start production of "second generation biofuels…

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        • Czech Republic

        • 2008

        Energy Taxation

        …tax was raised by the Czech government, largely in keeping with the requirements for energy taxation set out in a 2003 European Union directive. The rates will be as follows: - up to 8% tax for the use of brown coal for heating. - at least 1 euro per megawatt-hour of electricity, and no less than 21 euros ($30.17/555 Kc) per 1,000 litres of diesel fuel to the state treasury - a minimum of 0.15 to 0.3 euros per gigajoule for natural gas used for business Consumers that rely on district heating were granted a tax-exemption.

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