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Geely testing Emgrand methanol hybrid sedan in -40 C conditions

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Previous generation methanol vehicles faced difficulties with cold starts but with Geely Auto’s NordThor Power (previously called Leishen Power) hybrid technology and the latest generation methanol powertrains, issues with extreme cold environment performance have been eliminated, the company said.

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How Self-Driving Cars Will Accelerate Electric Vehicle Adoption

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In fact, some experts predict electric vehicles (EVs) to account for 65 percent to 75 percent of sales in 2050—which is also good news for the environment. In the future, autonomous vehicles and battery-powered technology could work together to create cleaner, more efficient roads. Electric Vehicles: Right Now.

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Global Bioenergies, IBN-One and Lantmännen Aspen partner on renewable isooctane for specialty fuel applications

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chainsaws and lawn mowers—where the operator, machine and environment benefit from a cleaner fuel quality regarding harmful substances compared to regular gasoline. In particular, Lantmännen Aspen’s commercial activities include specialty fuels for usage in two- and four-stroke small engines—e.g. Earlier post.)

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GE Aviation and the University of Cincinnati collaborate on new research center

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The Research Center enables GE Aviation engineers and scientists to collaborate with UCRI faculty members and UC students on the Evendale campus to pursue innovations that have direct application on GE’s future aviation products. GE and UCRI will analyze new methods for burning fuel more efficiently and cleaner.

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CMU study finds that coal retirement is needed for EVs to reduce air pollution

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But the extra emissions released as a result can cause 50% higher costs to human health and the environment.). In the study’s future 2018 grid scenarios that account for predicted coal plant retirements, PEVs would produce air emissions damages comparable to or slightly lower than HEVs. Jeremy Michalek. Weis et al.

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ICCT/TNO study: Real-world vehicle fuel consumption discrepancy widens to 42% in Europe

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Estimate of the reasons for the discrepancy between type-approval and real-world CO 2 emission levels for new passenger cars in the past as well as in the future, with and without introduction of the WLTP. United Kingdom), km77.com com (Spain); and the car club TCS (Switzerland). Source: The ICCT. Click to enlarge. Source: The ICCT.

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Ford Sustainability Report details pilot program in South Africa to deliver health care, education

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The 2015-16 Sustainability Report highlights key environmental benchmarks and the ongoing work of the automaker, including its expanded focus beyond vehicle production to developing mobility solutions for the future. Earlier post.). Ford is collaborating with startups and tech companies to design and build mobility services.