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Volkswagen Group joins the Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance (IRMA)

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With its electrification strategy, the car and truck manufacturer has set itself on the path to becoming a future climate-neutral mobility provider. The battery-electric vehicle is the most efficient way to combine climate protection and individual mobility.

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Report argues advanced HD natural gas vehicles foundational for California to hit air and climate goals; near zero-emission potential

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California’s Climate Protection Strategies do not help meet NAAQS Standards. The “Pathways to Near-Zero-Emission Natural Gas Heavy Duty Vehicles” report, authored by GNA on behalf of Southern California Gas Co. An 80% reduction of GHG emissions is targeted for 2050, relative to 1990 levels. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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Perspective: Regional Greenhouse Gas Cap-and-Trade Programs May be the Solution

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They are looking at cutting the nation’s greenhouse gas output by targeting, in separate ways, three major sources of emissions: electric utilities, transportation and industry. Sources: Large electric generators. Western Climate Initiative (WCI). Sources: In 2012–electricity generators and large industrial sources.

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