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ICCT-ClimateWorks: well-designed vehicle standards and fuel feeds could reduce combined US, China and EU CO2 emissions by 1.3 Gt in 2030, boost economy

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Vehicle efficiency improvements via effective standards and policies could reduce annual CO 2 e emissions from the US, China, and the EU by 1.3 The US, China, and the EU could reduce their combined annual CO 2 emissions by 1.3 The US, China, and the EU could reduce their combined annual CO 2 emissions by 1.3

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BMW Group Research unveils innovative concepts for cargo e-bike and e-scooter

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Bicycles offer great flexibility of use, produce zero emissions and are one of the fastest and most efficient means of transport in urban areas. The same applies when they need to carry loads that are too large for a standard luggage rack to handle, such as a larger food shop, or to transport children. Concept CLEVER COMMUTE.

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2019 Keeling Curve Prize winners include Opus 12; conversion of CO2 into fuels and chemicals

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The prize recognizes promising projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions or promote carbon uptake. African Clean Energy (Lesotho) produces cookstoves that reduce smoke emissions and solar electricity for small electronics and LED lighting. Clean Energy Works (Washington, D.C.)

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Suzuki, Toshiba and Denso to form JV to produce automotive Li-ion battery packs in India

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In India, higher attention is being paid to environment, with new Bharat Stage (BS) VI emission standards for light- and heavy-duty vehicles, as well as two- and three-wheeled vehicles, to go into effect in 2020.

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Freescale Offers New Electronic Control Solution for Small Combustion Engines

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Faced with worldwide emissions regulations and rising gas prices, the small engine market is migrating from mechanical carbureted systems to cleaner, more efficient electronic control and electronic fuel injection (EFI). A three-wheel taxi with a two-stroke engine can produce harmful emissions equivalent to about 50 modern automobiles.

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Bosch overview of global diesel markets; optimistic about US, China

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India is the world’s leading producer of three-wheel tractors and other three-wheel vehicles. The introduction of the China 4 emission standards on 1 July 2013 imposes even more stringent requirements for commercial vehicles. United States.

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Batteries included: Electric Morgan Super3 concept previews British brand’s electric dream

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Called the Morgan XP-1, the new battery-electric concept is said to preview the small British firm’s latest EV tech, rather than pave the way for a zero-emission three-wheeler Morgan. litre three-cylinder that produces 87kW and replaces it with a more powerful 100kW electric motor.

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