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Average CO2 emissions from new cars in the EU dropped by 3.7% last year

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The European Environment Agency today published provisional data on average CO 2 emissions from new passenger cars sold in the EU in 2010, showing a 3.7% The decrease in average emissions in 2010 was lower than in 2009 (5.1%); the results in 2009 were possibly influenced by the economic crisis and the scrappage schemes in some member states.

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TE calculates EU transport emissions up 34% since 1990, including international shipping and aviation

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To complement the 2008 data, the European sustainable transportation NGO Transport & Environment (T&E) wrote a short report which includes shipping and aviation figures and aims at clarifying the actual contribution of the transport sector to the EU’s CO2 emissions. In 2008, those levels were 7.0%

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UC Davis, ITDP study suggests global shift to public transport, NMT and away from cars could save $100T through 2050 and cut GHGs

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The study found that the High Shift scenario could save more than $100 trillion in public and private capital and operating costs of urban transportation between now and 2050 compared to the baseline scenario. Overall, the total costs of the baseline between 2010-2050 are roughly $500 trillion ($200T in OECD and $300T in non-OECD countries).

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The Budget 2009 - working towards sustainable transport

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The Budget confirmed and built on the Chancellor’s measures in Budget 2008 and the Pre-Budget report by: Confirming the new rules on capital allowances linked to CO2 emissions. The CO2 based allowances announced in last year’s Budget were confirmed. Confirming and extending the overhaul of Vehicle Excise Duty Rates.

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Taking another look at methanol as an alternative transportation fuel for the US

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Produced from renewable biomass, methanol is an attractive green house gas reduction transportation fuel option in the longer term. A bridging option is to use methanol derived from natural gas, with a CO2 intensity that is no worse than conventional fuels. option towards transition to renewable methanol for sustainable transportation.

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Drive Electric Submission Land Transport (Clean Car) Amendment Bill

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There needs to be a massive uptake in active and public transport, as well as the provision of Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS), changes to urban development, and the way we work. Affordable, convenient, safe and sustainable transport choices should be available for all New Zealanders. Vans: 147 g CO2/km.

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