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JUNE 13, 2012

Ford’s new 3-cylinder 1-liter EcoBoost ( earlier post ), which made its debut in the European Focus, has been named overall International Engine of the Year 2012. liter range extender engine for the Chevrolet Volt and Opel Ampera picked up the award for Green Engine. Earlier post.).

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OCTOBER 22, 2013

After 1990, only the recession year of 2009 saw a larger percentage emissions decrease than 2012. A large drop in energy intensity (energy measured in Btu per dollar of gross domestic product [GDP]) assisted the 2012 decline in energy-related carbon dioxide emissions despite economic growth, EIA observed.

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These vehicles are the green machines that will provide a critical part of the renewable and sustainable society that we need for the future. [ Using PHEVLER batteries for transportation when the vehicle is moving and for grid storage when the vehicle is parked maximizes the economic value of these green machines. About the authors.

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DECEMBER 13, 2013

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. MY 2012 adjusted fuel economy is 23.6 mpg fuel economy improvement from MY 2011 to MY 2012 is the second largest annual improvement in the last 30 years. Click to enlarge. mpg, or 22%.

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MARCH 1, 2014

of CO2/km per vehicle (source: AAA-DATA) based on its passenger car sales over the full year 2013. Taken as a whole, the average level of CO 2 emissions per kilometer across Renault Group’s entire range has improved by nearly 11g in 2013 over 2012, falling from 125.5g/km km to 114.7g/km km (-8.6%).

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JUNE 25, 2013

Ground was broken in September 2012, and the topping-out ceremony was celebrated in December. Audi built the e-gas plant in collaboration with the plant construction specialist ETOGAS GmbH (formerly SolarFuel) ( earlier post ) and its project partner MT-BioMethan GmbH on a 4,100 m 2 (44,132 sq ft) plot of land owned by EWE AG.

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JUNE 11, 2012

Through participation in this fund program, Nissan LEAF owners will be able to generate CO 2 emissions credits certified by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and sold to the Green Investment Promotion Organization, an organization that promotes investment in low carbon emissions.

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Japan Nissan CO2 Emissions 244

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

Since August 1, 2010, the so-called “green trains” have been traveling from Ingolstadt to the North Sea port of Emden. Audi is therefore the first company to use trains running on green electricity. The “green trains” have been transporting cars to Emden from the Audi plant in Neckarsulm since 2012.

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MARCH 27, 2017

These emissions were highest in 2007, prior to the recession, and have not returned to those levels, although they have increased since 2012. Transportation-related CO2 emissions increased by 38 million metric tons (MMmt) (2.1%) in 2015. from 2014 levels.

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2015 Transportation CO2 Energy 150

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OCTOBER 21, 2017

Global GHG emissions continue to be dominated by fossil carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) emissions, which however show a slowdown trend since 2012, and were stalled for the third year in a row in 2016. However, the data until 2012 shows a steady increase in global GHG emissions, with an overall increase of 91% from 1970 to 2012.

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JUNE 20, 2013

There''s more to making a car green than just the car itself. CO2 emissions have dropped by 37 percent per vehicle between 2000 and 2012.' Ideally, the whole process of making the car should be as environmentally-friendly as possible too.

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DECEMBER 18, 2014

Global CO 2 emissions from fossil fuel use and cement production reached a new all-time high in 2013, according to the annual report “Trends in global CO2 emissions”, released by PBL Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency and the European Joint Research Centre (JRC). per year since 2003, excluding the credit crunch years).

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2014

In 2012, according to the EIA, carbon dioxide emissions from energy consumption (in million metric tons of carbon dioxide) dropped to 5,267 MMT, the lowest level since 1990 (5,039 MMT). Source: EIA. Click to enlarge.

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Emissions Energy Climate Change 2013 239

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Introduction of the 2012 Fiat 500 at LA. The 2012 Fiat 500 made its US debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show this past week. The new 2012 Fiat 500 offers two transmissions for the North American market. Click to enlarge. The four-passenger A-segment car features a new fuel-efficient 1.4-liter MultiAir 105 HP and 1.4

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NOVEMBER 16, 2012

The Global CCS Institute’s Global Status of CCS: 2012 report released last month said an additional eight projects under construction would increase the annual storage volume to 36 million tonnes by 2015. The CCS standard will be submitted to ISO as a basis for the promotion of international standards by the end of 2012.

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JUNE 22, 2012

2012), Recovery of Methane from Gas Hydrates Intercalated within Natural Sediments Using CO 2 and a CO 2 /N 2 Gas Mixture. Herein, for the first time, we pull out methane from intercalated methane hydrates in a clay interlayer using CO 2 and a CO 2 /N 2 gas mixture. and Lee, H. ChemSusChem. doi: 10.1002/cssc.201100644. 201100644.

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CO 2 , Compared to the Proposal and 2012 and 2020 Rules, grams/mile, 2021-2026. Advanced technology vehicle multiplier credits for MYs 2023-2024 with a cumulative credit cap of 10 grams CO2 per mile. Similar incentives were included in the 2012 rule but removed by the 2020 SAFE rule for MYs 2022-2025. Source: EPA.

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JUNE 12, 2012

For them, the switch to electric pays dividends in saved gas bills, but in Japan, a new scheme by Nissan takes it one step further, allowing electric car drivers to earn CO2 credits which help fund more electric.

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OCTOBER 31, 2013

Car manufacturers are taking the fight against CO2 emissions seriously: and the proof has just been released by the European Environment Agency (EEA). In a new report entitled CO2 emissions performance of car manufacturers 2012, the EEA reveals that all major car manufacturers hit their fleet emiss[.].

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APRIL 11, 2012

and the remainder (30 to 40%) from burning fossil fuels, such as coal, to heat the kiln reactors to ~900°C.Here we show a new thermal chemistry, based on anomalies in oxide solubilites, to generate CaO, without CO2 emission, in a high throughput, cost effective, environment conducive to the formation of cement. —Licht et al.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

Honda has confirmed that the 2012 Honda Insight will have CO2 emissions below 100g/km. Set to be revealed at next week’s Frankfurt Motor Show, the revised 5-door hatchback will have an official CO2 emission figure of 96g/km.

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DECEMBER 19, 2011

The Total gas station provides green hydrogen produced from wind energy by Enertrag. The new Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) will become fully operational on 3 June 2012 and will replace the old airports of Tegel and Schönefeld. Both firms, Total and Enertrag, are also partners of our market trial.

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MARCH 8, 2013

R1234yf – A new, safe and environmentally friendly refrigerant for mobile air conditioning (VDA presentation, 17 Sep 2012). The German Press Agency (dpa) reported that Daimler, Audi, BMW, Porsche and VW will develop CO 2 -based mobile air conditioning (MAC) systems as an alternative to using R1234yf. Earlier post.).

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DECEMBER 21, 2011

While most car manufacturers have already met their individual 2012 CO 2 targets for Europe, several carmakers need to make their fleets even more carbon-efficient to meet the 2012 target, according to updated data published by the European Environment Agency (EEA). This target will be gradually phased in from 2012. Source: EEA.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2012

Singapore will implement a new Carbon Emissions-Based Vehicle Scheme (CEV) on 1 January 2012, providing rebates to qualified new cars, taxis, and imported used cars with low carbon emissions, and imposing an equivalent surcharge on higher emitting vehicles.

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JUNE 14, 2013

Ford has cut CO2 emissions by more than a third (37 per cent) per vehicle across its global operations between 2000 and 2012, the carmaker has revealed, as it releases its 14th annual Sustainability Report. Bu the car giant isn''t stopping there, now targeting a cut of 30 per cent in CO2 emissions [.].

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CO2 Ford Emissions 2000 63

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JULY 30, 2012

2012) Highly Efficient CO 2 Reduction in AlGaN/GaN - In Artificial Photosynthesis System (IPS-19, Nº 5711, oral plus poster). Yotsuhashi, Satoshi; Deguchi, Masahiro; Hashiba, Hiroshi; Zenitani, Yuji; Hinogami, Reiko; Yamada, Yuka; Ohkawa, Kazuhiro (2012) Enhanced CO 2 reduction capability in an AlGaN/GaN photoelectrode.

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JANUARY 19, 2012

Firm green car favourite, the Toyota Prius is to benefit from a refresh for 2012 with a new look and improvements to equipment levels. Still rated as emitting just 89g/km CO2, the front of the Prius has been given a new look, in line with the car maker’s new design direction while the interior gains [.].

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JUNE 19, 2012

Tuesday 19 June, 2012. The Green Piece Column. SE with Idle Stop is not the snappiest of names, and the claims made for it – 3g/km less CO2 than the alternative – are hardly headline-grabbing, but they [.]. Honda has launched a notable new Jazz that… few people are going to notice. The new Jazz 1.2

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Green Honda CO2 2012 48

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MARCH 14, 2013

While the figures might be cooked, more customers are buying VED-free, sub-100g/km CO2 cars than every before, according to sales data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

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CO2 2012 Fuel Economy Market 52

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MARCH 20, 2015

The Volkswagen Group and Daimler are both looking to CO 2 as an alternate low global warming potential coolant to R-1234yf, to which Daimler originally objected in 2012, citing safety concerns. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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MARCH 4, 2012

Hyundai is staging the world premiers of the “All New i20” at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. Among the four powertrain options available to buyers of the All New i20 will be the new 1.1-liter, liter, 3-cylinder U-II diesel engine.

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OCTOBER 20, 2015

The Mercedes solution thus offers an even lower impact on the climate than R1234yf, while avoiding the in-use issues Daimler identified back in 2012. It is the first automobile manufacturer to award not only development contracts but also to place production orders for CO2 air conditioning systems and their components.

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Mercedes 2017 CO2 Automobile Manufacturer 150

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NOVEMBER 6, 2012

Tuesday 6 November 2012. The Green Piece Column. Kia’s Rio EcoDynamics is currently rated as the lowest emission diesel-only model available in the UK, with emissions as low as just 85g/km of CO2 and 88.3mpg on a combined cycle. With the news that Kia and Hyundai must reduce their fuel economy claims (see story) there [.].

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MAY 16, 2019

The Honda Fit EV launched in 2012 with a fuel economy of 118 MPGe. At CES 2019, Honda introduced its prototype Wireless Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) bi-directional energy management system that has the potential to reduce CO2 and create new value for Honda customers.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2013

Based on emission levels recorded in vehicle tests, car registration data analyzed by the European Environment Agency (EEA) in the report “CO 2 emissions performance of car manufacturers in 2012” earlier this year showed that in 2012 all major car manufacturers met their targets for their fleet. Earlier post.).

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MARCH 19, 2012

This system is energy-efficient and green, the researchers say, because it operates near ambient conditions, uses water as a solvent, produces high-pressure CO-free hydrogen, and uses pH to control hydrogen production or consumption. Jonathan F. Hull, Yuichiro Himeda, Wan-Hui Wang, Brian Hashiguchi, Roy Periana, David J. Szalda, James T.

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