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CES 2002 News: EV Trucks Wars Ratchet Up

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Since the truck was introduced virtually, we didn’t get a chance to see it in the flesh, but some Detroit-based journalists were given a preview last month and noted it looks smaller than the internal engine Silverado. News: GM Commits to EVs The post CES 2002 News: EV Trucks Wars Ratchet Up first appeared on Clean Fleet Report.

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China’s 2005 Carbon Emissions Almost Twice As Much As 2002 Emissions

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Carbon emissions associated with increased exports from China (left), as part of a more systematic view of increased national emissions (right), 2002 to 2005. Researchers from Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States, estimated in the study that China’s 2005 carbon emissions were 80.59% or more higher than 2002 emissions. “

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Biden authorizes release of more than 180M barrels of oil from Strategic Petroleum Reserve; 1M bpd for 6 months

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million barrels—its lowest since May 2002— according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). This SPR release was part of a coordinated effort among the 31 members of the International Energy Agency (IEA). Current authorized storage capacity is 714 million barrels, however the SPR currently holds 568.3

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Toyota to pay $180M penalty for Clean Air Act reporting violations

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In March and May 2002, at EPA’s request, Toyota and EPA representatives met to discuss Toyota’s internal process for identifying whether 25 instances of a specific emission-related defect exist in vehicles or engines of the same model year, requiring an EDIR filing. At a May 2002 meeting with EPA, Toyota presented its revised process.

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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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In parallel with the ramp-up of e-mobility, they are an effective lever for significantly reducing CO 2 emissions in existing internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. Aral has been bp’s German retail site brand since 2002. Advanced biofuels are an important technology for reducing greenhouse gases in road transport.

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Ricardo partners with Excel Engineering to deliver testing and prototype services; Excel acquiring Ricardo’s Michigan Test Center and Personnel

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Through the partnership, Excel will serve as the preferred testing source for Ricardo internal developments in the US and will handle current and future testing for Ricardo clientele. Excel, founded in 2002, tests engines for exhaust emissions compliance, long- and short-term durability and overall performance.

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S&P Global: US faces new challenges meeting increased demand for critical minerals spurred by IRA

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Doing so would require a challenging reorientation of trading patterns across several countries given intense international competition for resources, the study says. Nickel is the most challenged in terms of supply, the study says. Copper represents a particular opportunity in the United States.

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