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Geely testing Emgrand methanol hybrid sedan in -40 C conditions

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In the face of rising global gas prices, methanol fuel offers a viable cleaner affordable alternative, Geely said. Methanol fuel choices offer the world a road to a greener and more sustainable future. With methanol fuel price at Chinese pumps around 3RMB/L (€0.42/L Gallon), fuel costs per 100km is roughly 27RMB (€3.85

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Honda Plans to Launch Hydrogen Vehicle Using FCEV Technology

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Then, we reduced the size of our fuel cells even more, and in 2016, we unveiled the Clarity Fuel Cell, the first FCEV to achieve 5-seat packing. Future Scope of Honda The fuel cell technology of Honda offers a safe and effective energy source that can be used in vehicles, buses, and even home applications.

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EPA: GHG emissions standards for cars and light trucks should be revised; joint process with NHTSA (updated with more reactions)

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E2 (Environmental Entrepreneurs): “Cleaner and more efficient vehicles means more jobs in innovative technologies and more dollars back in the pockets of small businesses and consumers. In November 2016, the Obama Administration issued their final determination on 12 January 2017, just days before leaving office.

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UNICEF: 300M children worldwide breathing air exceeding WHO pollution guidelines by 6x or more

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Air pollution is a major contributing factor in the deaths of around 600,000 children under five every year—and it threatens the lives and futures of millions more every day. No society can afford to ignore air pollution. Cleaner cookstoves can help improve air quality within homes. van Donkelaar, A., Martin, M.Brauer, N.

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Calif. ARB releases GHG scoping plan update; more ZEVs, “LEV IV”, MD and HD regulations; ZEV for trucks; more LCFS

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Mandatory regional criteria pollutant reduction targets will be established in the 2016 State Implementation Plans (SIPs) with expected reductions on the order of 90% below 2010 levels in the South Coast and similar reductions in the San Joaquin Valley by the year 2032. Transportation, Land Use, and Housing.

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Ninth annual Green Innovation Index finds California light-duty vehicle emissions spike; major challenge to 2030 climate goals

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Both rail and bus emissions decreased during this time, due in part to the state’s efforts to transition to cleaner fuels and to electrify public transportation. Other transportation-related findings include: As of the end of 2016, about half of all zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) ever sold in the US were bought in California.

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UK launches new $1.6B commercialization program for Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) and first UK CCS Roadmap; making a play for global leadership

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billion) direct grant support for capital funding, and additional support, subject to affordability, through low-carbon Contracts for Difference. may contain an electricity generator or an industrial emitter which is part of a cluster project.

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