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New EV market share in Europe hits 7.2% in Q2 2020, up from 2.4% in same period last year

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In the second quarter of 2020, the market share of electrically-chargeable vehicles increased to 7.2% During the second quarter, passenger cars with conventional internal combustion engines took the biggest hit from the coronavirus crisis, with sales falling by more than half across the EU from April to June 2020. Source: ACEA.

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EIA: China promoting both fuel efficiency and alternative-fuel vehicles to curb growing oil use

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To counter this trend triggered by China’s rapid motorization, the Chinese government is adopting a broad range of policies, including improvements in the fuel economy of new vehicles and the promotion of alternative-fuel vehicles, EIA notes. l/100 km) by 2020. l/100 km) by 2020. Source: EIA. Click to enlarge.

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Amogy and Amon Maritime partner to advance ammonia power solutions for shipping

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Amon Maritime is solely focused on commercializing ammonia as fuel in several shipping segments. In 2020 it launched Viridis Bulk Carriers, together with Navigare Logistics and Mosvolds Rederi, which will offer zero carbon shipping in the short sea bulk segment in Europe. Amogy Inc.,

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ICCT: IMO committee agrees to establish first climate framework for international shipping

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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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Lloyd’s Register awards an Approval in Principle to EXMAR ammonia-fueled gas carrier

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Lloyd’s Register (LR) has awarded an Approval in Principle to EXMAR for its ammonia (NH 3 )-fueled 40,000 m 3 Midsize Gas Carrier, a significant milestone for the progression of alternative fuels in shipping. Wärtsilä began combustion trials using ammonia last March (2020).

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Sales of chargeable vehicles more than triple in EU in Q3 to take 9.9% new market share

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In the third quarter of 2020, 9.9% During the third quarter, cars powered by conventional internal combustion engines lost further ground, with their overall market share going down from 88.6% million units in the third quarter of 2020. of passenger cars sold in the EU were electrically-chargeable vehicles, compared to 3.0%

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ClassNK issues Approval in Principle (AiP) for ammonia-fueled Panamax bulk carrier

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Classification Society ClassNK has issued an Approval in Principle (AiP) for the design of an ammonia-fueled Panamax bulk carrier developed by Planning and Design Center for Greener Ships (GSC). GSC was formed in 2020 by nine shipbuilders and ClassNK.

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