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UNECE to align heavy-duty vehicle engine emissions requirements with Euro VI

Green Car Congress

The UNECE Working Party on Pollution and Energy has approved a proposal to align the requirements on emissions from heavy-duty vehicle engines to the Euro VI legislation (EC Regulations 595/2009 and 582/2011), which enter into force in the European Union (EU) in January 2013.

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Ukraine Scrubbing Nuclear Agencies of Russian Influence

Cars That Think

That was followed by Ukrainian news reports making allegations that two other utility officials had gone missing early—and that one had been "suspended" by the National Nuclear Energy Generating Company of Ukraine or Energoatom. But they] have done nothing for Ukraine's nuclear energy, and therefore for the world.”

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Covert Actions Heighten Ukraine’s Nuclear Peril

Cars That Think

Yet, recent evidence suggests that a more opaque threat may also be stalking Ukraine’s four nuclear generating stations: a cloak-and-dagger struggle for control of state nuclear energy firm Energoatom , pitting activist nuclear professionals against alleged Russian agents. Derkach gained global notoriety delivering alleged kompromat on U.S.

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What Part Do EVs Play in the Federal Net-Zero Emissions Target?

Clean Fleet Report

Eliminating emissions problems means finding renewable energy solutions with a minimal carbon footprint. In 2016, nearly 200 countries ratified the Paris Agreement, an international treaty to reduce emissions and slow global warming. For example, solar and wind energy at EV charging stations would be an excellent start.

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European consortium investigating graphene-based materials for lightweight cars; energy-efficient and safe vehicles

Green Car Congress

The global automotive industry is currently facing great challenges, such as CO 2 emissions and safety issues. The development and manufacture of environmentally-friendly, energy-efficient, and safe vehicles (EESVs) is a great solution to these challenges. The partnership now includes more than 140 organisations from 23 countries.

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