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New ICAO aircraft CO2 standard one step closer to final adoption after recommendation by CAEP

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An aircraft CO 2 emissions standard has made further and important headway at the UN’s International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). A cut-off date of 2028 for production of aircraft that do not comply with the standard was also recommended. —Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu, President of the ICAO Council. Source: ICAO CAEP.

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Winterkorn says Volkswagen developing 10-speed DCT and high-performance diesel; plug-in hybrids offer great potential

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Volkswagen’s view of powertrain technologies to minimize greenhouse gas emissions. On this basis the Volkswagen Group was working towards its declared objective of lowering the European new car fleet’s CO 2 emission level to 95 g of CO 2 /km by 2020. Source: Prof. Dr. Jürgen Leohold, Executive Director Volkswagen Group Research.

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SwRI, India’s Council of Scientific and Industrial Research sign strategic alliance agreement on fuels research and engine development

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The agreement between SwRI and CSIR, through its Indian Institute of Petroleum Laboratory (IIP), allows for the two research and development organizations to establish a Center of Excellence in “Combustion Characteristics and Emissions of Future Fuels and Engine Development.” Sharma as director of India Business Development.

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Automaker lobbyist group predicts doom, gloom over CAFE

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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and auto-industry lobbyists are now sparring over the future of Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards for 2022-2025. At the recent CAR Management Briefing Seminars in Traverse City, Michigan, representative of both the EPA and the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers (AAM) debated over.

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Volkswagen and Audi launch sustainability programs for US introduction of e-Golf BEV and A3 e-tron PHEV; carbon offsets with 3Degrees and solar energy

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These begin with an investment in carbon reduction projects via a partnership with 3Degrees to offset emissions created from e-Golf production, distribution and from the estimated emissions produced from keeping the vehicle charged through the initial 36,000 miles of its life. 3Degrees and carbon offsets. McKinney Landfill.

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What are EV Charging Station Contractors?

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Compliance and Regulations: Contractors ensure that the charging stations meet local electrical codes and standards. Government Regulations Governments worldwide are introducing stricter carbon dioxide emission limits, pushing the need for electric vehicles and their charging infrastructure.

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Six automated truck platoons to compete in European Truck Platooning Challenge

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Truck Platooning involves trucks driving a short distance apart using automated driving technology; platooning offers benefits in terms of fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions, safety and the flow of traffic. MAN uses a standard developed in the Car-2-Car Communication Consortium for automotive WLAN (ITS-G5).

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