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California 2017 GHG inventory shows 1.2% total drop from 2016; transportation sector emissions up 1%

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The California Air Resources Board’s latest state inventory of greenhouse gas emissions shows that California’s GHG emissions continue to decrease. The transportation sector remains the largest source of GHG emissions in the state, and saw a 1% increase in emissions in 2017. Overview of GHG Emissions from the Transportation Sector.

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Aral pilots two new lower carbon fuels in Germany; 25% less CO? compared to pure fossil fuels

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Advanced biofuels are an important technology for reducing greenhouse gases in road transport. —Oliver Luksic, Parliamentary State Secretary to the Federal Minister for Digital Affairs and Transport. It is predicted that two-thirds of transportation will remain ICE-powered in 2030, so reducing carbon emissions from fuel is key.

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Citroen Announces New All-Electric Hatchback For €23,000

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The new Citroen, the ë-C3, is based on the popular and well-established gas model, the C3, which has sold 5.6 million units since 2002. Citroen has just revealed a new small all-electric hatchback at an affordable price point for the European market.

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MBTA orders five 60' electric buses from New Flyer

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(NFI), the largest transit bus and motor coach manufacturer in North America, announced that the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) has awarded New Flyer a new contract for five sixty-foot (10 equivalent units) New Flyer Xcelsior CHARGE heavy-duty, battery-electric zero-emission buses.

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DOE launches H2USA public-private partnership to deploy hydrogen infrastructure for transportation

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) launched H 2 USA—a new public-private partnership focused on advancing hydrogen infrastructure to support more transportation energy options for US consumers, including fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs). Earlier post.).

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Volkswagen introduces new Coasting 2.0 micro hybrid system and new natural gas engine at Vienna Motor Symposium

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At the 38 th Vienna Motor Symposium Volkswagen is introducing a new, more fuel-efficient “Coasting - Engine off” micro hybrid system—which shuts off the engine completely—as well as a new, compact three-cylinder natural gas engine for the Polo. Volkswagen has been represented in the marketplace with CNG engines since 2002.

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SOFC-maker Bloom Energy announces initial strategy for hydrogen market entry; partnership with SK

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This expansion of our product offering enables zero-carbon electricity and transportation solutions. The renewable hydrogen, when produced in this manner, can fuel cars, power resilient AlwaysON Microgrids, or be injected into natural gas pipelines to reduce carbon emissions. million hydrogen cars by 2040. —Jason Ahn.

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