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Stellantis partners with Qinomic to develop electric retrofitting of light commercial vehicles

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The electric retrofit solution aims to protect freedom of mobility with an affordable option that meets customer needs to extend the life of their vehicles and continue business activities while accessing low emissions zones (LEZ) in cities. Stellantis N.V. —Alison Jones, Stellantis Senior Vice President, Circular Economy Business Unit.

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Westport awarded additional production supply agreement for Euro 7 LPG fuel systems by global OEM

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As a leader in providing a diverse portfolio of high-quality alternative fuel systems, we are driving cleaner performance and gaining market share, as LPG powered vehicles are a very affordable path to meet European regulations for lower emissions. —David M.

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US, Canada, Japan, Netherlands, and EC launch new hydrogen initiative

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It will aim to address barriers and identify opportunities for hydrogen in the global transformation to a clean, affordable and reliable energy sector, including global supply chains for this new energy vector. freight, mass transit, light-rail, marine). Enabling deployment of hydrogen technologies in transport (e.g

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EPA: GHG emissions standards for cars and light trucks should be revised; joint process with NHTSA (updated with more reactions)

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt announced the completion of the Midterm Evaluation (MTE) process for the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for cars and light trucks for model years 2022-2025, and his final determination that the current standards are not appropriate and should be revised.

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Ninth annual Green Innovation Index finds California light-duty vehicle emissions spike; major challenge to 2030 climate goals

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However, although the state has made considerable progress decoupling economic growth from greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, the rate of emissions decline appears to be slowing, due in part to a spike in transportation emissions attributed to an increase from light-duty vehicles. in emissions from on-road vehicles. million MTCO 2 e of the 4.9

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UNEP: export of used cars to developing world creating significant environmental problems

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The report shows that the three largest exporters of used vehicles—the European Union (EU), Japan, and the United States of America (USA)—exported 14 million used light duty vehicles (LDVs) worldwide between 2015 and 2018. The EU was the largest exporter with 54% of the total followed by Japan (27%) and the USA (18%).

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Toyota a winner as CO2 reduction plan introduced to parliament with less pressure on SUVs and utes

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Hyundai calls for more EV support under Labor’s new CO2 reduction scheme READ MORE: It’s a green light for electric vehicles! The changes confirmed by the government are: >>> Recategorising a limited number of 4WDs from passenger car to light commercial vehicle. READ MORE: Give credit where it’s due!

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