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California ARB developing Clean Miles Standard for ridesharing companies

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ridesharing companies—for innovative ways to curb GHG emissions as new mobility options grow at a rapid pace. SB 1014 requires CARB to establish by 1 January 2020, a GHG emission baseline for TNCs on a per-passenger-mile basis.

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Rosenbauer and Berlin Fire Dept to develop hybrid fire truck; project eLHF

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Consequently, the hybrid project vehicle is designed to help contribute towards reaching Berlin’s climate protection goals. In addition, the project specifications also provide for reduced noise emissions as well as an improvement in occupational health and safety, technical availability and communication.

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Continental presents action plan for immediately reducing lead in electronic components in cars

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Continental has submitted a plan of action to the Lower Saxony Ministry for the Environment, Energy, Construction and Climate Protection with which the company intends immediately to reduce the lead content in some of its electronic components to legally prescribed maximum quantities in accordance with the End of Life Vehicles Directive.

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Daimler receives top marks from Climate Disclosure Project

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Daimler AG has received top marks for disclosure of its climate protection measures aimed at combating climate change, receiving the maximum 100 points in the Carbon Disclosure Project’s (CDP’s) “Climate Disclosure Leadership Index” and an “A” rating in the “Climate Performance Leadership Index”.

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Volkswagen brand intends to almost halve environmental impact of production by 2025 vs. 2010 baseline

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As of the end of 2016, Volkswagen had achieved an average reduction of 29.2% in environmental impact: energy -23.5%; CO 2 - 28.6%; waste -58.6%; water -27.5%; and solvent emissions -7.6%. 5,300 measures to reduce emissions and use resources more efficiently have been implemented. With Think Blue.

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Deutsche Post DHL and Renault aim to intensify their collaboration on the use of electric vehicles

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By 2016 over 140 electric vehicles will be in use, including several Renault Kangoo Z.E. The investment into new technologies and fuel concepts is part of the Group''s climate protection program GoGreen. In addition, the company makes use of aerodynamic modifications in order to reduce CO 2 -emissions significantly.

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ICCT benchmarking report finds wide 51% gap between most- and least- fuel-efficient transatlantic airlines

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The gap in carbon intensity on international flights is larger than expected, which holds implication for ongoing efforts by policymakers to constrain emissions growth. The 50%+ gap in fuel efficiency suggests there is a large and underestimated potential for in-sector CO 2 emission reductions.

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