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European automotive sector calls for vehicle renewal incentives to kickstart economic recovery after COVID-19; 25-point action plan

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The plan was issued by the four associations representing the full automotive supply chain: from equipment and tire suppliers, to vehicle manufacturers, to dealers and workshops (ACEA, CECRA, CLEPA and ETRMA). Demand stimulus will boost the utilization of our manufacturing capacity, safeguarding jobs and investments.

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Germany Launches H2 Mobility Initiative to Expand Infrastructure for Refueling Hydrogen Vehicles

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This will take place within the framework of the German economic stimulus package (Konjunkturpaket II) and other national and state programs to jointly address standardization and cost reduction issues. Our aim is to continue consistent and systematic promotion of electromobility based on batteries and fuel cells.

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CEC report sets out North American plan for change and investment to achieve sustainable freight transportation

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But, the report identifies clear opportunities, especially in light of infrastructure-related stimulus investment, to get this right. Shifting to lower-carbon fuels. Greening supply chains and implementing best practices. Supply Chain Management. —CEC Executive Director Evan Lloyd.

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Major study concludes achieving EU 2050 transport decarbonization goals will require portfolio of advanced powertrains; fuel cells, battery-electric and plug-in hybrids

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billion worldwide—by 2050, this may not be achievable through improvements to the traditional internal combustion engine or alternative fuels: the traditional combustion engine is expected to improve by 30%, so achieving full decarbonisation is not possible through efficiency alone.

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Electric Cars and a Smarter Grid - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

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