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WRI paper outlines technological pathways for decarbonizing petroleum refining

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For the US to meet its current climate target of net-zero emissions economy-wide by 2050, petroleum use must significantly decline and refineries must transform to reduce their substantial emissions. The refineries that make these products must decarbonize to meet US climate goals.

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Panasonic Energy and NMG sign non-binding MoU for anode material

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Based on information available today, NMG anticipates a 28-month construction period following FID to bring its operations to commercial production.

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T&E finds city e-truck charging could cut road freight emissions by 22% in 10 years; requires €28B for charging infrastructure

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Electric trucks are clean, cheaper to run and available today. Cities and towns would benefit from clean and quiet vehicles making home deliveries and supplying supermarkets. The 40,000 chargers at distribution centres and public places would require a €28 billion investment over 10 years, or €2.8

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Deutsche Post DHL Group sees mass market potential for synthetic fuels in 5-10 years

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This is where sustainable fuels play a crucial role as they could be pivotal in reducing the climate impact of transport emissions. We also need to accelerate the transition from fossil fuels to clean alternative energy sources. However, widespread commercial use of electric drive on long-haul and heavy-duty routes is not yet feasible.

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EPA finalizes greenhouse gas standards for LDVs MY 2023-2026

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EPA is planning to initiate a separate rulemaking to establish multi-pollutant emission standards under the Clean Air Act for MY 2027 and later. By MY 2026, EPA projects that the final standards can be met with sales of about 17% electric vehicles (EVs), and wider uptake of advanced gasoline engine and vehicle technologies available today.

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Electrification gaining momentum in fleet vehicle industry – Charged EVs

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To reduce CO2 emissions, many countries signed the 2015 Paris Agreement on climate, pledging to cut their emissions by certain targets. In 2023, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed new standards to reduce GHG emissions from heavy-duty vehicles for model years 2027-2032, as part of its Clean Trucks Plan.

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IEA report calls for no investment in new fossil fuel supply and end to sales of ICE cars by 2035

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Climate pledges by governments to date—even if fully achieved—would fall well short of what is required to bring global energy-related carbon dioxide emissions to net zero by 2050 and give the world an even chance of limiting the global temperature rise to 1.5 °C, million a year.

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