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DECEMBER 6, 2017

Europe’s transport sector is making only mixed progress in meeting its environment, health and climate policy targets, according to the latest European Environment Agency (EEA) assessment which tracks the short and long-term environmental performance of this key economic sector across the European Union. in 2015 to 7.1%

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

Wednesday, June 25, 2008. Right now, here in 2008 the cat is on the roof for global warming. Filed under: environment Tagged: 350.org There’s an old joke that most of us baby boomers first heard when we were kids. After the first week goes by the vacationing brother phones to check in. ” “What!? I understand.

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MARCH 24, 2022

Regarding its stake in AVTOVAZ, Renault Group said that it is assessing the available options, taking into account the current environment, while acting responsibly towards its 45,000 employees in Russia. Renault Group already implements the necessary measures to comply with international sanctions.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2011

Neste Oil is expanding its algae research ( earlier post ) with the launch of a joint algae research program with the Marine Research Centre at Finnish Environment Institute (SYKE). The program is part of Neste Oil’s efforts aimed at using algae oil as a raw material for producing NExBTL renewable diesel in the future.

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JULY 13, 2023

Member States of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), meeting at the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 80) earlier this month, adopted the 2023 IMO Strategy on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships. The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) addresses environmental issues under IMO’s remit.

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MAY 15, 2009

Emissions of greenhouse gases from European businesses participating in the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) (cap-and-trade) fell 3.06 % in 2008 compared with a year earlier, according to the information provided by Member State registries. Environment Commissioner Stavros Dimas. With the 6.5% With the 6.5%

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APRIL 10, 2010

Americans are more likely to say the US should prioritize development of energy supplies than to say it should prioritize protecting the environment, according to a recent Gallup poll. This is the first time in this question’s 10-year history that more have favored energy production over environmental protection. Click to enlarge.

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APRIL 24, 2009

million tons of methane in the atmosphere at the end of December 2008. The increases in CO 2 and methane during 2008 are slightly less than those measured in 2007, but fall well within the range of yearly fluctuations from natural changes, according to NOAA experts. Researchers measured an additional 16.2 All are researchers at ESRL.

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JUNE 26, 2009

in 2008, against 3.3% billion tonnes in 2008. In particular in the US, where gasoline prices almost doubled in the summer of 2008 compared to 2007 levels, oil consumption dropped 7% decrease. In China, oil consumption increased by 3% in 2008, according to BP data, which was down from 5% in 2007 and 8%, on average, since 2001.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

In 2008, it launched the world’s first tire cord incorporating chemically recycled polyester fiber, and in March 2020 the company introduced an eco-friendly rubber-reinforced fiber cord that does not contain RF. The demand for more eco-friendly tires is growing due to rising environmental awareness.

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DECEMBER 9, 2022

Ballard’s FCwave engine is a scalable fuel cell system certified for operation in marine environments. The International Maritime Organization has adopted ambitious emissions-reduction targets, including a goal to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions of global fleets 40% by 2030 and pursue efforts towards 70% by 2050, compared to 2008 levels.

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MAY 27, 2021

The Torslanda plant, the company’s oldest, has been powered by climate-neutral electricity since 2008. We are committed to having a climate-neutral manufacturing network by 2025 and this achievement is a sign of our determination as we consistently work to reduce our impact on the environment. It now also has climate-neutral heating.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Nippon Steel has conducted technological development to reduce CO 2 emissions by injecting hydrogen into blast furnaces since 2008. Through the investment, Nippon Steel expects to diversify its business portfolio to be more resilient to the changes in the external business environment.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Cell assembly starts with the electrode manufacturing exclusively using a water-based binder (WBB) process in an eco-friendly environment. Both cell types are produced in a pouch format in the company’s Willstätt, Germany manufacturing facility. Automotive and e-Transportation Commercialization Opportunities.

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JANUARY 29, 2010

The report found that in 2009, 58% of adults believe that “Individuals should try to limit their car use for the sake of the environment”. In 2008, 64% agreed with that; in 2007, 63%; and in 2006, 62% agreed. The results were similar in 2008, however a higher proportion said they would be prepared to pay a lot more in 2006 (16%).

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OCTOBER 26, 2018

The study looked at the combined effects of air pollution and transportation noise for heart attack mortality, by considering all deaths that occurred in Switzerland between 2000 and 2008. The study included all deaths (19,261) reported across Switzerland from the period 2000 to 2008.

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DECEMBER 31, 2021

In this strategy, the IMO upholds the target of improving the average fuel efficiency of ships used for international shipping by 40% relative to the 2008 level by 2030, and of halving the total GHG emissions from the ships by 2050.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2010

To complement the 2008 data, the European sustainable transportation NGO Transport & Environment (T&E) wrote a short report which includes shipping and aviation figures and aims at clarifying the actual contribution of the transport sector to the EU’s CO2 emissions. In 2008, those levels were 7.0% compared with 2007.

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JANUARY 26, 2017

802.11p (also known as Wireless Access in Vehicular Environment, WAVE) is an approved amendment of 802.11—the —the basis for Wi-Fi—specifically adding access in vehicle environments. The US Federal Communication Commission (FCC) earlier allocated 75MHz of Dedicated Short Range Communications (DSRC) spectrum at 5.9

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OCTOBER 19, 2012

The vehicles are designed to perceive their environment, process it and respond accordingly with the help of GPS, ultrasonic radar and a variety of sensors. The development of unmanned automobiles is part of a major research project on the cognition and calculation of visual and audio information that was initiated by the foundation in 2008.

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JUNE 8, 2018

species, was recently published in the journal Atmospheric Environment. km-resolution MISR aerosol properties over Southern California,” Atmospheric Environment , Volume 181, Pages 70-81 doi: 10.1016/j.atmosenv.2018.03.019. The open-access study, which focused on the four major components of PM 2.5 to predict PM 2.5 2018.03.019.

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JUNE 23, 2016

The learning center represents Toyota’s commitment to the environment as it adds a greater learning element to the Toyota Biotope, a habitat of living organisms spanning over 96,000 square meters. Toyota launched the Eco Forest, an afforestation project, at the Toyota Ban Pho Plant in 2008. Royal Commemoration Exhibition Building.

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OCTOBER 19, 2012

will participate in the 19 th World ITS Congress from 22–26 October 2012 with a demonstration of automobile and motorcycle V2X communication—how its vehicles can communicate both with each other and with road-side infrastructure to benefit road safety, the environment, driver comfort and convenience. Environment. Honda Motor Co.,

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DECEMBER 6, 2010

BYD has decided not to put the F3e EV into production due to the lack of an enabling environment for electric cars in China, according to a report in China Business News which cited Wang Jianjun, deputy general manager of BYD Automotive Sales Co Ltd. Gasgoo.com. It therefore created the F3DM, a plug-in hybrid compact sedan, Wan said.

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AUGUST 9, 2017

In 2008, Hexagon was chosen as a member of the Department of Energy’s Hydrogen Storage Engineering Center of Excellence (HSECoE) to promote the use of composites for hydrogen storage with the purpose of accelerating the market entry of fuel cell vehicles.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

This method of driving does not consume fuel and gives off no CO 2 emissions, making it ideal for urban environments. The Combined mode is designed for transition phases in urban environments, such as standing starts and acceleration. In Gasoline mode, the car is powered only by the 1.2-liter liter gasoline engine.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2013

The researchers used new data from the European Space Agency’s CryoSat-2 satellite spanning 2010 to 2012, and data from NASA’s ICESat satellite from 2003 to 2008 to estimate the volume of sea ice in the Arctic. They found that from 2003 to 2008, autumn volumes of ice averaged. 2003 to 2008 was 16,300 cu. until 2008.

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OCTOBER 24, 2016

Honda’s second-generation fuel cell vehicle, the FCX Clarity, launched in July 2008. The first manufacturer to build and produce a dedicated fuel cell vehicle (FCX Clarity) on a production line specifically made for fuel cell vehicles (2008).

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Niobium consumption is driven by GDP but also by the regulatory environment as microalloying enhances construction safety. The Award Seminars were added to the annual Award event in 2008. Adding niobium reduces the amount and weight of steel required, an important feature for the automotive industry but also for infrastructure.

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Last year’s Plug-In 2008 gave attendees an insider’s advantage on the Plug-In technology that will quickly replace today’s obsolete, planet-killing fossil fuel centric cars. Creative Greenius readers were right there with me as I live blogged from the event: Top Ten Things I Learned At Plug In 2008. Drive Clean.

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DECEMBER 22, 2011

The Algae.Tec system combines closed control of algae production within an engineered modular environment and efficient downstream biofuel processing. Algae.Tec was founded in 2008 with offices in Atlanta, Georgia and Perth, Western Australia. Earlier post.).

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FEBRUARY 19, 2018

The Hydrogen Sensor Laboratory was established by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy’s (EERE) Fuel Cell Technologies Office (FCTO) in 2008. The collaboration significantly facilitated the adaptation of repair facilities for FCEVs by assuring a safe repair environment.

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APRIL 13, 2018

The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) reports that the Marine Environment Protection Committee of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has adopted a resolution codifying an initial greenhouse gas (GHG) strategy for international shipping.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2014

A production run was initiated on 3 November, resulting in the first production of isobutene—a gaseous hydrocarbon—by fermentation in an industrial environment. Since 2008, Global Bioenergies has been developing a fermentation process that targets gaseous isobutene.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2009

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will reconsider the 2008 primary and secondary ozone standards. In 2008, EPA established a new primary 8-hour standard for ozone of 0.075 parts per million (ppm), and a new secondary standard set at a form and level identical to the new primary standard. ppm standard, due to rounding.

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DECEMBER 17, 2013

Private industry and DOE’s national laboratories have already helped to reduce automotive fuel cell costs by more than 50% since 2006 and by more than 30% since 2008. These projects include: Center for Transportation and the Environment ($3 million DOE investment): Based in Atlanta, Ga.,

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NOVEMBER 17, 2011

Credit: ACS, Boot 2008. TU/e aims with this project to demonstrate the viability of small-scale, environment-friendly fuel production from its own waste material at competitive prices. Boot and his colleagues discussed the potential role of cyclic oxygenates in a 2008 paper published in the ACS journal Energy & Fuels.

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