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Yanmar developing hydrogen fuel cell system for maritime applications

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In 2018, Yanmar and Toyota Tsusho completed joint research on a fuel cell boat. The demonstration trial was conducted in March 2018. Furthermore, the company plans to expand the technology for a variety of applications and deployments. Earlier post.)

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Eaton leverages cylinder deactivation and exhaust thermal management technologies to reduce commercial vehicle emissions

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on the composite federal test procedure (FTP) and lowering the LLC NO x to well within current guidelines. et al. , “Cylinder Deactivation for Increased Engine Efficiency and Aftertreatment Thermal Management in Diesel Engines,” SAE Technical Paper 2018-01-0384, 2018, doi: 10.4271/2018-01-0384.

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Volkswagen Group 2014 sustainability report shows progress on key environmental performance indicators; Strategy 2018 and leadership in e-mobility

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The report provides information on the progress achieved in economic, environmental and social sustainability in 2013, and was drawn up in accordance with the G3 Guidelines of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI). Strategy 2018. By 2018, “Think Blue. Since late 2011, “Think Blue. Think Blue.

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SAE International approves TIR J2954 for PH/EV wireless charging; targeting finalized standard by 2018

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SAE International approved for publishing “SAE TIR J2954 Wireless Power Transfer for Light-Duty Plug-In/ Electric Vehicles and Alignment Methodology,” a milestone industry guideline to establish wireless power transfer between infrastructure, vehicle suppliers and OEMs for plug-in electric and electric vehicles (PH/EV). Earlier post.)

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Study finds significant proportion of childhood asthma cases may be attributable to air pollution

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They investigated two exposure reduction scenarios: first, the recommended annual World Health Organization (WHO) air quality guideline values; and second, the minimum air pollution levels recorded across 41 studies in the underlying meta-analysis. NO 2 ranged from 1.4 3 , with a mean of 11.8? ranged from 2.0 3 , with a mean of 11.6?µg·m

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European Commission approves €4.7B public support scheme for advanced biomethane and biofuels in Italy

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billion) and will run from 2018 until 2022. The Commission’s 2014 Guidelines on State aid for environmental protection and energy allow Member States to support advanced biofuels under certain conditions. The scheme has an indicative budget of €4.7 billion (US$5.8

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International Copper Association pledges to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050

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The Copper—The Pathway to Net Zero roadmap builds on previous best practice guidelines by ICA. Refined copper production emitted an estimated 97 million tons of CO 2 equivalent in 2018. Regarding Scope 3 emissions, members will work with value chain partners to reduce emissions 10% by 2030, 30-40% by 2040, and 60-70% by 2050.