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PBL/JRC: Global CO2 emissions increase to new all-time record in 2013, but growth is slowing down

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Global CO 2 emissions from fossil fuel use and cement production reached a new all-time high in 2013, according to the annual report “Trends in global CO2 emissions”, released by PBL Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency and the European Joint Research Centre (JRC). In 2013, the Chinese per capita CO 2 level of 7.4

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CATL to build €7B battery plant in Hungary, its second in Europe

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Chinese battery manufacturer Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., For comparison, Tesla’s Gigafactory Berlin facility sits on 300 hectares of land. We’re proud to see our Ambition 2039 supported by CATL’s commitment to CO2 neutral production in Hungary.” CATL announced on Friday that it would invest €7.34

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Ford researchers: global light-duty CO2 regulatory targets broadly consistent with 450 ppm stabilization

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Chinese regulations are less stringent than the glide path (153 g CO 2 /km) in 2015, but in 2020 the regulation overachieves the glide path target of 128 g CO 2 /km. 15 years and to facilitate comparison with regulations.… With fuel actions, the China glide path is relaxed from 4.5 to 5% YOY to 3.5% YOY in the near-term.

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Geely invests in Carbon Recycling Intl.; vehicles fueled by methanol from CO2, water and renewable energy

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In late April 2015, Geely Auto deployed a first-of-its-kind fleet of 150 methanol-fueled taxis in the southern Chinese city of Guiyang in cooperation with the municipal government. Their results showed that in comparison with gasoline mode, CO emitted in methanol mode decreased 11.2%. —Wang et al.

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Steep increase in global CO2 emissions despite reductions by industrialized countries; driven by power generation and road transport

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By comparison, Chinese per capita CO 2 emissions of 6.8 emissions from fossil fuel use and cement production per country (left), per capita (center), and per unit of GDP (right). Source: JRC. Click each to enlarge. At present, the US emits 16.9 tonnes CO 2 per capita per year, more than twice as much as the EU-27 with 8.1

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2024 BYD Sealion 6: Everything you need to know about BYD’s first plug-in hybrid SUV in Australia

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The Sealion 6 is the first ICE -powered and CO2-emitting vehicle to be sold by the Chinese brand in Australia and is expected to be its top seller. 100km, CO2 emissions 24g/km (ADR) and energy consumption 16.9kWh/100km. 100km (ADR), CO2 emissions 32g/km and energy comsumption 17.9kWh/100km. READ MORE: BYD Shark attack!

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2024 MG MG4: Essence 77 Long Range review – Chinese brand takes aim at the Tesla Model 3 with new premium play

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Get into ICE small premium and the choice is wide – but you are them emitting CO2. But hey, MG has positioned this car as a Tesla Model 3 rival and it’s not a ridiculous comparison. 2024 MG MG4 promises a premium-feeling cabin What do you get in the MG4 Essence 77? The features you are paying extra for are all powertrain based.

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