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DeCicco: Transportation GHG reduction policy should focus upstream on fuel supply rather than downstream on choice of fuels in vehicles

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More specifically, he suggests that other than supporting fundamental R&D, programs to promote alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) “ are not currently warranted for climate protection. The challenge is illustrated for electric cars, which are roughly three times as fuel efficient as conventional, non-hybrid gasoline cars.

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Discussion Paper Suggests Mechanisms for Addressing Biofuel GHG Emissions Under Cap-and-Trade Schemes; Avoiding the Renewability Shortcut and Moving Toward Carbon Management for All Transportation Fuels

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Address market-mediated impacts (indirect GHG emissions versus those in the direct supply chain) through a Land Protection Fund (LPF) for purchasing international forest carbon offsets commensurate with induced fuels-related GHG emissions not otherwise accounted for. “ DeCicco (2009). DeCicco (2009). Emissions missed by a fossil-based cap.

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DLR and partners inaugurate largest solar-thermochemical H2 production plant

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In addition, it is a component in the production of synthetic fuels such as methane, methanol, gasoline and kerosene. In the transport sector, hydrogen drives can make a significant contribution towards climate protection. In those cases, a production of 10 kilograms per week may already be worthwhile. Resources. Cotelli, A.

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