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Bosch trialing Neste renewable diesel; aims to offer renewable and synthetic fuels at all company filling stations in Germany

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Since early November, the cars chauffeuring the management board members of Robert Bosch GmbH have been running on fully renewable diesel. a trademark of Toolfuel, is short for CO 2 Reduction, Arctic Grade, Renewable, Emission Reduction. Renewable and synthetic fuels can contribute greatly to limiting global warming.

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California and China partner in push for ZEVs; new working group to expand cooperation

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In California, the transportation sector is responsible for nearly 40% of greenhouse gas emissions and is also by far the largest source of smog-causing pollution and fine particle pollution. Today, some 37 different battery-powered, plug-in hybrid, and fuel cell electric vehicle models are available in California.

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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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The update identifies eight key sectors for ongoing action: Energy; Transportation, fuels, land use and infrastructure; Agriculture; Water; Waste management; Natural lands; Short-Lived Climate Pollutants (such as methane and black carbon); and Green Buildings.

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EIA Energy Outlook 2013 reference case sees drop in fossil fuel consumption as use of petroleum-based liquid fuels falls; projects 20% higher sales of hybrids and PHEVs than AEO2012

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Sales of battery-powered electric vehicles are 65% lower in the AEO2013 Reference case than the year before, with annual sales in 2035 estimated to be about 119,000. Reductions in battery electric vehicles are offset by increased sales of hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles, which grow to about 1.3 than in AEO2012.

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TU München researchers test behavior of OME synthetic fuels in engines, develop optimized combustion process

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In 2016, Germany launched a 3-year study of oxymethylene ethers (OME) as clean diesel fuels with €800,000 (US$894,000). The interface to the other subprojects within “Power to X” is the use of hydrogen generated by renewable energy sources as well as carbon dioxide from various sources, e.g. industrial processes or power stations.

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What Part Do EVs Play in the Federal Net-Zero Emissions Target?

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Eliminating emissions problems means finding renewable energy solutions with a minimal carbon footprint. In 2016, nearly 200 countries ratified the Paris Agreement, an international treaty to reduce emissions and slow global warming. Are electric vehicles (EVs) the answer to the automobile industry’s role?