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UK auto industry warns anti-diesel agenda and slow uptake of EVs could mean missing 2021 CO2 targets; rising CO2 average in 2017

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The UK automotive industry warned that the current anti-diesel agenda combined with the ongoing slow take-up of electric vehicles could mean industry misses its next round of CO 2 targets in 2021, with negative consequences for the UK’s own climate change goals. For pure battery-powered vehicles, take-up is even lower (0.5%).

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Ports of Auckland buys world’s first electric tug; 70-tonne bollard pull

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Ports of Auckland first started looking for a battery-powered tug in 2016. The new tug is an electric version of the existing Damen RSD Tug 2513 , which was unveiled in 2018 featuring green credentials, being fuel-efficient and IMO Tier III ready. There are also high levels of redundancy built into its power systems.

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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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For heavy, long-range applications where electrification is not practical, low-carbon sources of energy, such as renewable fuels and hydrogen FCVs, will be necessary. Climate Change Connected vehicles Electric (Battery) Emissions Fuel Cells Fuel Efficiency Fuels Heavy-duty Hydrogen Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Land use Policy'

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Naysayer Alert – the hydrogen red herring

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Nonetheless, hydrogen fuel cell cars are, like pure battery powered cars, classed as Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEV). If taken from such sources, hydrogen is a fossil fuel, and is not a renewable resource. Hence its supply would not be cheap, renewable nor sustainable in the long term. The reasons are numerous. .

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BMW defends diesel while pushing electrification

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The company’s electrified range currently comprises nine electrified vehicles and will be further complemented in 2018 by the all-new BMW i8 Roadster. In addition to these measures, the BMW Group is preparing an EU-wide fleet-renewal campaign. Earlier post.).

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