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U-M study finds current CAFE standards create profit incentive for larger vehicles

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These tradeoffs include the marginal reduction in the fuel economy standard, the cost of modifying vehicle footprint, the impact on vehicle fuel economy and other aspects of vehicle performance such as acceleration, and the resulting change in consumer demand. sq m) between 2008 and 2011.To

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Perspective: The Role of Offsets in Climate Change Legislation

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Another concern is whether the inclusion of offsets would send the appropriate price signal to encourage the development of long-term mitigation technologies. The inclusion of offsets would likely lower the overall cost of compliance. Planting trees on previously non-forested land (i.e., 2) Examples of Renewable Energy Projects.

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Perspective: US Needs to Transition to Hydrous Ethanol as the Primary Renewable Transportation Fuel

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The oil price shocks of the 1970s led the Brazilian government to address the strain high prices were placing on its fragile economy. The government assisted the shift by giving sugar companies subsidized loans to build ethanol plants, as well as guaranteeing prices for their ethanol products. Donovan, CEO Renergie, Inc.

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Driving Dystopia: Europe’s Low Emission Zones Aren't Going Over Well

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From The Guardian : In France, more than 100 drivers have launched a lawsuit claiming their details were obtained fraudulently, while Dutch lorry drivers are taking legal action against TfL over £6.5m These areas are also likely to see the costs of goods increase across the board as delivery costs will need to take into account the new fees.

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Mercedes-Benz presents autonomous Future Truck 2025 research vehicle; “Highway Pilot”

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The sensor and camera technology is active throughout the speed range from standstill to the legally permitted maximum truck speed of 80 km/h. The “World Transport Reports” study conducted by the ProgTrans consulting company predicts that freight transport volumes in the EU will increase by approximately 20% between 2008 and 2025.

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Ethanol Groups File Suit Challenging Constitutionality of California Low Carbon Fuel Standard

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The OAL ensures that agency regulations are clear, necessary, legally valid, and available to the public. The NERA papers suggested that ARB examine an additional method (social cost of carbon) for accounting for emissions over time. gCO 2 e/MJ). Reduced Methane Emissions from Decreased Enteric Fermentation. Yield Improvements.

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Will EU demand for biofuel mean starvation for world’s poorest?

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Business Daily Africa ’s article entitled ‘Africa to feed EU’s appetite for biofuels as its people starve’ explores the relationship between the European Union’s introduction of a biofuel directive in 2008 and rises in food prices. Should fossil fuel suppliers be stopped from exceeding legal obligations on biofuel?

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