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EEA reports finds Europe to exceed NOx emission ceiling, mostly due to road transport

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Some Member States, such as the Netherlands and Slovenia, expect to exceed their respective NO x ceilings by only small margins (less than 5%). In contrast, Germany and France expect to exceed their ceilings by 328 kilotonnes and 275 kilotonnes respectively—equivalent to exceedances of 31% and 34%. NEC Directive status report 2010.

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VTT Launches European NEMO Project for Cellulosic Ethanol

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The EU has set a recommendation for its member states with the aim of replacing 5.75% of traffic fuel with biofuels by 2010 and a mandatory target of 10% renewable energy sources in traffic by 2020. NEMO (CORDIS). Vantaggi e problematiche dell’approccio enzimatico per la produzione di bioetanolo da biomassa lignocellulosica.

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EEA TERM Report Finds Efficiency Gains of Clean Vehicle Technology Being Offset By Ongoing Increases in Travel

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Whilst none of the scenarios considered would deliver the desired 80% cut in CO 2 emissions by 2050, the greatest savings potential arises from the combined package, in which technological improvements that reduce fuel consumption are used alongside measures to shift journeys to lower emission modes and to avoid the need to travel altogether.

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EEA Report: Trends in European Transport Are Heading in the Wrong Direction

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The report also confirms that price signals play a major role in the choices made by consumers; a 10% increase in fuel prices is associated with a 20% increase in demand for bus services. We still need clear, measurable, realistic and time related targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, air emissions and noise from transport.

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Renault-Nissan and Daimler Announce Strategic Cooperation; Equity Exchanges, Common Small Vehicle Platform, Powertrains and Light Commercial Vehicles

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This agreement will extend our strategic collaboration and create lasting value for the Renault-Nissan Alliance and Daimler as we work on broadening and strengthening our product offering, efficiently utilizing all available resources and developing the innovative technologies required in the coming decade. Powertrains.

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Europe Expands Virtual Borders To Thwart Migrants

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Now, Frontex is refocusing its resources from shipboard patrols to aerial and remote sensing, according to its. The boats often have just enough fuel to get away from the North African coast but not enough to reach Europe. percent to €543 million in 2021. requests for orientation on the latest technology.

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Study finds that EV-specific factors rather than socio-demographic variables better predictors of EV uptake

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Data came from Australia; Austria; Belgium; Canada; China; Croatia; the Czech Republic; Denmark; Estonia; Finland; France; Greece; Germany; Iceland; Ireland; Israel; Italy; Japan; the Netherlands; New Zealand; Norway; Poland; Portugal; Slovenia; Spain; Sweden; Switzerland; Turkey; the United Kingdom, and the United States. Sierzchula, W.,