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Global Carbon Budget 2022: Global fossil CO2 emissions expected to grow 1.0% in 2022

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Global fossil CO 2 emissions are expected to grow 1.0% (with an uncertainty range of 0.1% Global fossil CO 2 emissions have now grown 0.6% CO 2 emissions from natural gas use have grown a sustained 2.2% CO 2 emissions from coal use are expected to grow 1.0% [0.2% The decline in 2020 of -5.2% increase in 2021.

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UPS to invest $130M in > 700 natural gas vehicles and infrastructure; > $1B invested in alt fuels since 2008

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This $130-million dollar investment in CNG capacity for 2018 builds on previous UPS investments of $100 million dollars in 2016 and $90 million dollars in 2017. UPS will have invested more than $1 billion in alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles and fueling stations from 2008 through 2018. Plainfield, Ind.; Edgerton, Kan.;

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EPA fuel economy report finds weight and power leveling off, footprint stable

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EPA recently released the latest edition of its annual report Light-Duty Automotive Technology, Carbon Dioxide Emissions and Fuel Economy Trends. The report is the authoritative reference for real-world fuel economy, technology trends and tailpipe carbon dioxide emissions, for new personal vehicles sold in the US every year since 1975.

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EEA finds only mixed progress for Europe’s transport sector in meeting environment, climate goals; GHG emissions up 25% since 1990

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Issues covered in the briefing include emissions, air pollution, noise and renewable energy and the impact of transport on ecosystems and biodiversity. Evolution of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the EU-28 from 1990 to 2016. In 2016, average emissions decreased by 1.5 Source: EEA. Click to enlarge.

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Honda to begin US production of plug-in fuel cell electric vehicle based on CR-V in 2024

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This new zero-emissions vehicle will contribute to Honda’s previously announced goal to make battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and FCEVs represent 100% of its global auto sales by 2040. Underhood of all-new Honda FCEV coming in 2024. —Gary Robinson, vice president of Auto Planning & Strategy for American Honda Motor Co.

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Cargill and BAR Technologies bringing wind propulsion to bulk cargo ships

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The project will see BAR Technology’s WindWings—large, solid wing sails that measure up to 45 meters in height—fitted to the deck of bulk cargo ships to harness the power of the wind and reduce CO 2 emissions by as much as 30%. The number of wing sails can be tailored to the size of the vessel and the route it will take.

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EPA trends report sees record levels of average new vehicle fuel economy and CO2 emissions for MY 2012; role of new gasoline vehicle technologies

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The majority of the emissions and fuel savings from current vehicles, EPA noted, is due to new gasoline vehicle technologies. The final model year (MY) 2012 adjusted, real world CO 2 emissions rate is 376 g/mi—a 22 g/mi decrease (-5.5%) relative to MY 2011. Preliminary MY 2013 adjusted values are 370 g/mi CO 2 emissions and 24.0