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Aral pilots two new lower carbon fuels in Germany; 25% less CO? compared to pure fossil fuels

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Both fuels reduce CO 2 emissions compared to pure fossil fuels by at least 25% and contain at least 30% of high-quality renewable components, including a significant share of advanced renewable components. It is predicted that two-thirds of transportation will remain ICE-powered in 2030, so reducing carbon emissions from fuel is key.

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Study finds rising emissions of ozone-depleting CFC-11, banned by Montreal Protocol

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Emissions of one of the chemicals most responsible for the Antarctic ozone hole are on the rise, despite an international treaty that required an end to its production in 2010, a new study by researchers at NOAA and their colleagues shows. However, that decrease is significantly slower than it would be without the new CFC emissions.

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Oil sands company Suncor Energy strengthens its focus on hydrogen and renewable fuels, divesting wind and solar

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By doing so, we use our strengths, competitive advantages and resources to drive shareholder returns and value over the long term and help us meet our emissions reduction targets. In 2002, Suncor partnered with Enbridge to build one of the first renewable. —Mark Little, Suncor president and CEO.

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Nissan cut CO2 emissions 22.4% over past decade

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Nissan Motor’s newly published annual Sustainability Report shows that the global automaker’s CO 2 emissions have fallen by 22.4% Progress on sustainability at Nissan has accelerated due to the success of the Nissan Green Program, first introduced in 2002. over the past decade. CO 2 reduction at Nissan facilities improved by 0.6%

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UPS plans to build 9 additional LNG stations at cost of ~$50M

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UPS plans to invest approximately $50 million to build an additional nine liquefied natural gas (LNG) fueling stations, bringing the total number of stations to 13. UPS began using LNG tractors in its delivery fleet in 2002. Building these fueling stations is a solid future investment for UPS.

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Volvo XC90 SUV PHEV to offer up to 400 hp and low GHG emissions of around 60 g/km

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Volvo Cars’ all-new XC90 SUV, to be launched later this year, will offer up to 400 horsepower (298 kW) but with CO 2 emissions as low as around 60 g/km (NEDC driving cycle). Volvo launched the original XC90 in 2002. The battery pack is located in the center of the vehicle. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.). Click to enlarge.

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Niagara Falls Maid of the Mist vessels going battery-electric; ABB power and propulsion

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Cuomo announced that Maid of the Mist, which has been navigating the waters of the Lower Niagara River since 1846, will launch later this year two new all-electric, zero-emission passenger vessels constructed in the United States. The new Maid of the Mist vessels build on a $70-million revitalization of Niagara Falls State Park.

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