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Report Suggests Biorefineries May Have a Major Role in Mitigating Climate Change, Addressing Energy Security, and Creating Economic Growth

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Biorefineries may have a major role to play in mitigating the threat of climate change; meeting the “ seemingly boundless demand ” for energy, fuels, chemicals and materials; and creating economic growth, according to a new report released by the World Economic Forum: The Future of Industrial Biorefineries.

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Volkswagen customers in Germany ordering more diesel vehicles; share of 43% in 2018, vs. 39% in 2017

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Given its high efficiency and its performance and in light of climate change, the diesel engine will remain an important technology for years to come, especially for those who travel long distances. —Volkswagen Brand Board Member for Sales, Jürgen Stackmann.

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Paris To Charge Higher Parking Fees for Large Vehicles and SUVs

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The entire world is seeking ways to mitigate climate change, but big changes don’t always slide by without some pushback from the public. The group approved an end date of 2035 for gas vehicle sales, and climate policies before then are driving automakers to build EVs at an increasing rate.&

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BYD launches 3 new electric vehicles at the Paris Motor Show

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Driving this innovation in technology, is a sincere commitment from BYD to provide safe and appealing solutions that reduce pollution from carbon emissions and address the issue of climate change, supporting the initiative to Cool the Earth by 1?. The green dream has long been a priority for BYD and is the vision for the future.

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Plug In America, Global EV Drivers’ Alliance among signatories of COP26 declaration

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Earlier today, more than 100 governments, automakers, fleets, and other organizations released a declaration calling for sales of all new cars and vans to be zero-emission by 2040 and no later than 2035 in leading markets. Thirty-three countries are signatories. cities, have also signed on, but disappointed that the U.S.

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Two bi-partisan bills to speed adoption of advanced biofuels re-introduced to Senate

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We must constantly look for innovative ways to fuel our transportation sector so the United States leads the next chapter of energy efficiency and renewable technology, especially as we confront the intensifying climate crisis. Biofuels continue to prove their environmental benefits and significance in our nation’s climate change efforts.

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

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Electric Vehicles Are a Key Climate Change Tool The U.S. EVs are becoming more commonplace–setting a record for sales in 2023 What Is the Federal Net-Zero Emissions Target? These climate accords call for a 43% decline in emissions by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2050.