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MARCH 26, 2019

As a result, global energy-related CO 2 emissions rose by 1.7% These findings are part of the International Energy Agency’s latest assessment of global energy consumption and energy-related CO 2 emissions for 2018. China remains the leader in renewables, both for wind and solar, followed by Europe and the United States.

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OCTOBER 27, 2019

Daimler Trucks & Buses, one of the world’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturers, aims to offer only new vehicles that are CO 2 -neutral in driving operation (“tank-to-wheel”) in the triad markets of Europe, Japan and NAFTA by 2039. Earlier post.)

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MAY 21, 2014

Such heavy-duty vehicles (HDVs) are responsible for around a quarter of CO 2 emissions from road transport in the EU. Without action, HDV emissions in 2030-2050 are projected to remain close to current levels. The Commission has developed a computer simulation tool, VECTO, to measure CO 2 emissions from new vehicles. Background.

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MAY 15, 2014

2050 well-to-wheels (WTW) transportation sector CO 2 emissions in 11 world regions for a number of vehicle types. The researchers used a four-step process in their study: Determining the relative change in global, all-sector CO 2 emissions required for CO 2 stabilization at 450 ppm. Because of the high LDV emissions in 2000?2010,

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APRIL 7, 2010

The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) estimates in the April 2010 release of its Short-Term Energy and Summer Fuels Outlook that CO 2 emissions from fossil fuels, which declined by 6.6% in 2010 and 1.1% million barrels per day (bbl/d) in 2010 and 1.6 in 2009, will increase by 2.1% per gallon last summer.

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APRIL 5, 2013

US energy-related CO 2 emissions in 2012 were the lowest since 1994, at 5.3 With the exception of 2010, emissions have declined every year since 2007. The largest drop in emissions in 2012 came from coal, which is used almost exclusively for electricity generation. Duke study.

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Coal 2012 Emissions Energy 265

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NOVEMBER 19, 2009

The Opel Corsa is receiving a complete re-make for 2010, with major engineering changes, re-vamped powertrain line-up, chassis improvements and steering recalibration to give the Corsa better performance and greater fuel economy as well as comfort, handling and driving dynamics. Again, fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions measure 5.3

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JULY 7, 2017

Diesel has played a major role in the European Union’s efforts to reduce CO 2 emissions from the automotive fleet; the market share of fuel-efficient new diesel cars in the European Union has remained above 50% since 2010. This projected shift in market share has raised some concerns over the cost of attainting CO 2 emission targets.

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JUNE 14, 2010

The team developed a simple model to calculate extra emissions and fuel consumption resulting from MAC activity as a function of ambient temperature and humidity: EEMAC, Empa Emission model for Mobile Air Conditioning systems. MOBILE6, developed by the US EPA, is applied all over the world, including Europe.

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JULY 11, 2012

The European Commission today proposed targets for the further reduction of carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) emissions from new cars and light commercial vehicles (vans) by 2020. The proposals will cut average emissions from new cars to 95 grams of CO 2 per km (g CO 2 /km) in 2020 from 135.7 Europe and the US. Earlier post.).

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

Aerodynamic improvements, weight savings and engine enhancements have reduced fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions across the range. Average emissions for Auris—which is designed for the European market—have fallen steadily over the last years. mpg US) with CO 2 emissions from 125 g/km, a reduction of 0.4 Powertrains.

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Gasoline Toyota Diesel Emissions 252

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MARCH 12, 2019

We will be systematically aligning production and other stages in the value chain to CO2 neutrality in the coming years. Compensate for remaining emissions that cannot be avoided. At the same time, CO2 emissions at all plants are to be cut 50% by 2025 compared with 2010. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2015

The comparison to the electric vehicle is based on estimates which factor in the CO 2 emissions resulting from fuel production, with the DME-powered vehicle figure calculated from the use of renewable energy to generate the DME fuel, and the electric vehicle figure calculated from electricity generated from renewable resources.

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AUGUST 17, 2010

Summary of CO 2 emissions for BAU and Maximum Impact (MI ) scenarios. The authors note that the 76% reduction falls short of the zero carbon target, due entirely to CO 2 emissions from aviation and shipping. The report outlines measures under each of the four main areas to bring road transport CO 2 emissions down to zero.

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JULY 6, 2011

US and Swiss researchers have modeled two climate scenarios with very high carbon emissions—above the A1F1 scenario, currently representing the upper bound of predicted carbon emissions in the IPCC work—to investigate the resulting climate change implications. —Sanderson et al.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2012

A new Ford Motor Company-sponsored poll of 6,000 people across Europe found that most Europeans remain committed to car ownership, but have growing concerns about traffic congestion, the cost of driving and the environment. —Barb Samardzich, vice president, Product Development, Ford of Europe. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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OCTOBER 3, 2016

kWh/100 km; CO2 emissions, combined: 0 g/km). kWh/100 km; CO 2 emissions, combined: 0 g/km) debuted at the Paris Motor Show. The vehicles will also be produced at other Daimler and Nissan plants in Europe and China. Earlier post.) The project has therefore been further expanded, as announced earlier by the two executives.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2011

Under the terms of an agreed phase-in, the average emissions of 70% of a manufacturer’s fleet must meet an initial target of 175 g CO 2 limit in 2014; 75% in 2015; 80% in 2016; and the average of all its vehicles by 2017. Emission performance standards for new light commercial vehicles.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2011

They have high hopes in using EVs as transportation tools to reduce CO2 emission, and will offer exemption of custom duty as part of the preferential treatment for EV purchasers. Mitsubishi i-MiEV started its sales mainly to fleet customers in July of 2009, followed by the full launch in April 2010 to individual customers.

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Cars That Think

AUGUST 27, 2021

car SUV still emitted annually about 15 percent more CO2 than a car. In recent years, SUVs have been the second highest cause of rising carbon-dioxide emissions, behind electricity generation and ahead of heavy industry, trucking, and aviation. Europe, too, has set aside its former disdain for large U.S.

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NOVEMBER 24, 2010

Comparison of coal consumption and CO 2 emissions for co-production and separate production of liquids and power. Plant-level CO 2 emissions can be greatly reduced by using the CCS technology, the study found, without much increase in capital cost. Without CCS, there will be a huge increase in CO 2 emissions. Click to enlarge.

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Wallbox

JUNE 30, 2021

In the last five months, zero-emission vehicles have made up over 50% of its overall car sales , up from 31.2% To learn from its experience, let’s look back through Norway’s 30-year journey to becoming an EV giant: it all started with a mission to curb the country’s CO2 emissions. Curbing CO2 Emissions with Electric Transport.

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Drive Electric

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Given New Zealand’s reliance on personal light vehicles, accelerating the uptake of e-mobility is an essential part of reducing emissions from transport. New Zealand should use Europe, not Australia, as the source of homologation vehicle standards in this Bill. Transport makes up 21 per cent of New Zealand’s total emissions.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 21, 2010

Ford is increasing the use of renewable and recyclable materials such as the soy and bio-based seat cushions and seatbacks on the 2010 Ford Taurus. The 2010 Ford Taurus is the eleventh Ford vehicle to feature bio-based seat cushions and seatbacks. liter V-6 2010 Ford Escape. Ford vehicles are now 85% recyclable by weight.

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JUNE 17, 2021

The dream of an electric car future began to crystallize in 2010. That’s the year Tesla went public. Soon after, Tesla introduced its Model S sedan. By 2013, the company finished the year selling just 22,000 cars. Most industry observers predicted Elon Musk’s Silicon Valley startup would be the next DeLorean.

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JANUARY 22, 2010

million) in 22 studies and projects to develop new technology that will speed up the reduction of CO 2 emissions from road vehicles. The work will help to accelerate the reduction of carbon emissions and deliver mass-market low carbon road vehicles within 5 to 15 years. 2nd Generation Zero Emissions 12t Battery Electric Truck.

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Green Cars News

MAY 14, 2009

Car maker, Toyota is set to lease over 150 units of its next generation Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle (PHV) to selected fleet customers across Europe as part of a three-year programme. The new PHV comes equipped with a powerful lithium-ion battery, extending the vehicle’s range in electric vehicle mode for a silent, zero emissions drive.

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APRIL 21, 2014

Contribution of modeled CO 2 emissions from SOC to the life cycle of biofuel from corn residue. The findings cast doubt on whether biofuels produced from corn residue can be used to meet federal mandates for cellulosic biofuels to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 60% compared to gasoline. Error bars are ± one standard deviation.

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Green Cars News

DECEMBER 4, 2009

The vans will be delivered in the first half of 2010. Darren Kell, CEO of Smith Electric Vehicles parent company Tanfield, said: “Sainsbury’s is a long-standing customer and one that fully understands the manifold benefits of our zero emission vehicles. It has a payload of 1220kg, making it ideal for inner city deliveries.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

IEA fuel economy readiness index status, 2010. Tackling road transport energy use is vital to enhancing energy security and reducing carbon dioxide emissions globally. This achievement would contribute to significant reductions in GHG emissions and oil use, compared to a baseline projection. Source: Policy package.

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Green Cars News

JUNE 25, 2009

A fleet of zero emission prototype Ford Focus battery electric vehicles will be used by both the Scottish & Southern Energy (SSE) company and a number of evaluation drivers in Hillingdon, Middlesex. The vehicles will be provided by Ford, SSE and Strathclyde University along with a charging infrastructure in early 2010.

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Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 23, 2009

The Chevrolet Volt may grab most of the headlines, but General Motors has other exciting products ready to enter dealerships in 2010. From the first quarter of the new-year, GM Europe will launch the Chevrolet Spark, an all-new mini-car. They also feature multi-port fuel injection and are both Euro V emissions compliant.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 29, 2009

At issue is the 2012 expiration of the Kyoto Protocol, a binding but effectively unenforceable 1997 treaty that had set greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction targets for 40 industrialized countries, referred to as Annex 1 countries, yielding an average GHG reduction of 5.2%

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

A: To achieve lower emissions and greener vehicles on the way towards the ultimate eco-car, it is essential to measure the impact that our vehicles have on the environment throughout our entire operations. This will commence from early 2010. Q: Toyota focuses on hybrids with a few electric cars in the pipeline.

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Green Cars News

JULY 17, 2009

Production of Toyota’s first European-built full hybrid will kick-off at Toyota Motor Manufacturing (UK) Ltd (TMUK) in mid-2010. The announcement, which coincided with a site visit by Business Secretary, Lord Mandelson, demonstrates Toyota’s commitment to expand its offering of low-emission hybrid vehicles to customers in Europe.

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 1, 2009

Now it will be equipped with a 1.33litre VVT-I engine and Start&Stop technology, which reduces carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by 17 per cent to 135g/km, as well as improving fuel economy by 19 per cent. .

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Green Cars News

JULY 8, 2009

Though occasionally derided here in the UK, scooters retain vast appeal throughout Europe where the Piaggio Group has now introduced the MP3 Hybrid, a plug-in hybrid version of its MP3 three-wheeled scooter. Its fuel economy figures are impressive as it reduces both fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions by more than 50 per cent.

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