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New report finds global CO2 vehicle emission reduction measures falter; dropping diesels, increasing SUVs

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Vehicle fuel economy improvements have slowed globally, according to the latest report from the Global Fuel Economy Initiative (GFEI): Fuel Economy In Major Car Markets: Technology And Policy Drivers 2005-2017. Overall, global fuel economy has improved by an average of 1.7% per year between 2015 and 2017.

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Despite challenges, India’s EV story likely to pan out, says BNP Paribas | Autocar Professional

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Indonesia is using its downstream resources (e.g., For instance, investing in charging infrastructure could create new business opportunities and jobs, while developing a robust domestic supply chain for EV components could reduce India’s dependence on imports and boost the economy. nickel) to encourage localisation.

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15 Graphs That Explain the State of AI in 2024

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This year’s report , published by the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (HAI) , has an expanded chapter on responsible AI and new chapters on AI in science and medicine, as well as its usual roundups of R&D, technical performance, the economy, education, policy and governance, diversity, and public opinion.

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UN Environment report says national GHG pledges only bring one-third of reductions needed for Paris Agreement

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Substantial emission reductions due to fuel economy standards for passenger cars are already included in the current policy scenario. In early 2017, an additional 273 GW of coal-fired capacity was under construction and 570 GW in pre-construction. A shift to more electric vehicles is also included. GtCO 2 ).

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Watery, Peaceful, Wild: The Call of the Mangroves

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The island isn’t alone in its efforts: Similar mangrove-focused work has started around the world, in places like Indonesia , Australia , Belize and Florida , as fragile destinations balance tourism’s growth with the conservation — and restoration — of the natural resources that captivate visitors. million visitors.

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Nearly one in five cars sold worldwide in 2023 was electric: IEA | Autocar Professional

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Sales in emerging markets are increasing, led by Southeast Asia and Brazil, India and Thailand Electric car sales continued to increase in emerging market and developing economies (EMDEs) outside China in 2023, but they remained low overall. Domestic front-runner VinFast, established in 2017, accounted for nearly all domestic sales.