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IEA: global energy investment stabilized above $1.8T in 2018; security and sustainability concerns growing

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Global energy investment stabilized in 2018, ending three consecutive years of decline, as capital spending on oil, gas and coal supply bounced back while investment stalled for energy efficiency and renewables, according to the International Energy Agency’s latest annual review. trillion in 2018, a level similar to 2017.

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ADAC testing finds new diesel cars cleaner than required; Euro 6c and 6d-Temp vehicles well below the permissible NOx limits

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In December 2018, following the complaints of the cities of Paris, Brussels and Madrid, the European Union Court of Justice annulled the tolerance values for road tests issued by the EU Commission. Our measurement results show that diesel technology can have a future. Source: ADAC.

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Obama climate plan calls for new fuel economy standards for heavy-duty vehicles post-2018; cleaner fuels and investment in advanced fossil energy

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Among the transportation-related elements of US President Barack Obama’s new climate action plan, which he is outlining today in a speech at Georgetown University, is the development of new fuel economy standards for heavy-duty vehicles post-2018. Earlier post.). A proposal for existing plants is due in 2014, with targeted file rule in 2015.

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Yanmar developing hydrogen fuel cell system for maritime applications

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To date, Yanmar has successfully addressed the various regional demands for emission control regulations by developing dual-fuel engines and ever-cleaner diesel engine technologies. As a part of this challenge, Yanmar has been working on development of future powertrains using hydrogen as fuel. Earlier post.)

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Chevron invests in nuclear fusion start-up Zap Energy

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Founded in 2018, Zap Energy’s technology stabilizes plasma using sheared flows rather than magnetic fields to confine and compress the plasma. We see fusion technology as a promising low-carbon future energy source. Viable fusion energy approaches must confine high-temperature plasmas at sufficient density for long durations.

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CARB approves updated regulations requiring most new small off-road engines be zero emission by 2024

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Californians can continue to operate their current CARB-compliant gasoline-powered SORE equipment; there will be no ban on using older models or used equipment purchased in the future. The zero-emission alternatives are quieter, cleaner, have less vibration, and havegreatly improved over the last few years.

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AustroCel Hallein supplying OMV with celluosic ethanol

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This means that the bioethanol from AustroCel Hallein falls under the category “advanced biofuels”, allowing it to be added to gasoline fuels in the future. The bioethanol is extracted from the wood sugars left over in cellulose production before being fermented and distilled.

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