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Study: natural gas heavy-duty trucking fleet could benefit economy, but has mixed environmental effects

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If recent, wide oil and gas price differentials hold, greater use of natural gas in the heavy-duty sector could potentially lower the cost of US freight supply chains, thereby enhancing global US competitiveness by lowering domestic fuel costs for long-distance trucking routes in certain regions. Economic and other findings. Trucking ”.

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Driving Towards a Sustainable Future: The Rise of Electric Autos in India

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Additionally, electric autos contribute to reducing noise pollution as they operate silently, creating a more peaceful and sustainable transportation environment. One of the key measures is the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles (FAME) scheme, launched in 2015.

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New Joint Research Centre Reference Report sets out options for reducing emissions from shipping

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Maritime transport causes about 4% of global man-made CO 2 emissions—making its carbon footprint approximately as high as Germany’s. At present, around 50,000 merchant ships transport 90% of global goods and make maritime transport indispensable for the world economy. —JRC Reference Report.

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Strong support for EV ambitions | Autocar Professional

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Enhancing competitiveness The primary objective of the PLI scheme is to enhance the competitiveness of manufacturing in India by addressing sectoral obstacles, fostering economies of scale, and ensuring efficiency. It provided subsidies for the purchase of electric vehicles and supported the deployment of electric buses and charging stations.

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The Benefits of EVs and Why They’re Here to Stay

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Between 2015 and 2020, EV charging ports more than doubled. People and communities are adopting sustainable transport, creating an eco-friendly mindset. Benefits to Economy Finally, EVs contribute significantly to the economy. They slash fuel costs and pivot spending from imported oil to local electricity sources.

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FCA presents Fiat 500 M15 (methanol); to be sold in Israel

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In 2015, FCA, Iveco (a brand of CNH Industrial), Magneti Marelli (a brand of FCA) and the Israel Fuel Choices Initiative (IFCI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) establishing a co-operation between the parties to develop alternative fuel and natural gas-based technologies. Background. Olah and two co-authors, G.