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Dimeta and Enerkem collaborate on large scale waste-to-DME projects in Europe and US

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The projects are expected to be located in Northwest Europe and in the Gulf Coast of the United States, with each project anticipated to produce approximately 165,000 tonnes of renewable and recycled carbon DME per year from mixed residual waste. Subsequent plants are in development in Europe and the United States.

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Allison Transmission introduces new 9AT for release in 2020; extends xFE fuel-saving to Series 1000, 2000

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Prototype evaluations for OEMs in North America, Europe and Asia begin this year. The Allison nine-speed model leverages the proven durability of the Allison 2000 Series six-speed commercial transmissions, which have accumulated more than 100 billion miles globally. Max package.

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MIT study finds real-world NOx from diesels cars in Europe greatly exceeds laboratory levels; transboundary emissions cause 70% of health impacts

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A new study by MIT researchers, published this month in Atmospheric Environment , finds that in Europe, 10 major auto manufacturers produced diesel cars, sold between 2000 and 2015, that generate up to 16 times more NO x emissions on the road than in regulatory tests—a level that exceeds European limits but does not violate any EU laws.

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Electrified car registrations pass 100K units in Europe for 1st time in March; total reg down 3.6%; Model 3 top EV

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Last month, 19 of the 27 markets posted negative results—including the top 10 largest markets in Europe. Thanks to strong demand for the Model 3 the brand entered the top 25 best-selling brands in Europe. Last month, they recorded the lowest monthly market share since September 2000. of total volume against 36.2%

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Toyota Yaris named 2021 European Car of the Year; 80% choose hybrid powertrain

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Selected by a jury of 59 automotive journalists from across Europe, the fourth-generation Yaris receives the award 21 years after the innovative first generation was named European Car of the Year in 2000, a first for Toyota. Yaris won in 2000, Prius took top honours in 2005 and now Yaris has lifted the trophy again in 2021.

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Honda’s new 1.6L diesel i-DTEC Civic for Europe offers 65 mpg US

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liter diesel i-DTEC engine in Europe. l/100 km) with CO 2 emissions of 94 g/km (down one gram from the 95 g/km level announced by Honda Motor Europe’s President, Manabu Nishimae, earlier this year at the Geneva Motor Show). This is the first engine to be launched in Europe under Honda’s flagship Earth Dreams Technology program.

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Worldwatch Institute: global biofuel production fell in 2012 for first time since 2000

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In 2012, the combined global production of ethanol and biodiesel fell for the first time since 2000, down 0.4% In Europe, the EU-27 group of countries is subject to a Renewable Energy Directive (RED) that called for 5.75% biofuel content in transportation fuels in 2012. World ethanol and biodiesel production. Source: Worldwatch.

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