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European Commission proposes 2030 ZEV target for new city buses, 90% CO2 reductions for new heavy trucks by 2040

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The Commission proposes phasing in stronger CO 2 emissions standards for almost all new HDVs with certified CO 2 emissions, compared to 2019 levels, specifically: 45% emissions reductions from 2030; 65% emission reductions from 2035; 90% emissions reduction from 2040. Especially in the freight sector, emissions are increasing rapidly.

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ArcelorMittal Europe to produce “green steel” starting in 2020

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The strategy is centred around two main technology routes, as introduced in the first ArcelorMittal Europe climate action report published earlier this year: The use of hydrogen in DRI-EAF (Direct Reduced Iron - Electric Arc Furnace) and, also, the blast furnace. The expansion of its Smart Carbon route, also utilizing hydrogen.

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Electrification gaining momentum in fleet vehicle industry – Charged EVs

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According to a report by Smart Energy Decisions , there were more than one million electric vehicles (EVs) in commercial and government fleets in the United States as of 2021, up from just over 300,000 in 2019. The newest designs offer fuel savings through lighter vehicle weight by using fewer heavy materials for body parts.

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Mercedes-Benz bringing series of 3rd-generation plug-in hybrids to market; EQ Power, gasoline or diesel; C-, E- and S-Class

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l/100 km, combined CO2 emissions 42 g/km, combined electrical consumption 19.1-18.7 Delivery of the first models is scheduled for mid-2019. l/100 km, combined CO2 emissions 45 g/km, combined electrical consumption 14.5 Electrical pre-entry climate control for the interior. kWh/100 km). Earlier post.).

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International automotive researchers emphasize the importance of continued development of the internal combustion engine

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The editorial addresses important issues in the current politically charged discussions of global warming and climate-change alarm. … Global warming potential (GWP) in CO2 equivalent tons by sector. Designer” fuels offer the potential for efficiency improvements and near-zero pollutant emission. Reitz et al. —Reitz et al.

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The 2021 Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron 4-door, 5-passenger EV coupe crossover is here!

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One of the most successful German-engineered luxury automotive brands, Audi AG delivered about 1.845 million vehicles globally in 2019. Audi sold just over 224,000 vehicles in 2019 and launched the brand’s first fully electric vehicle, the Audi e-tron – one of four fully electric models coming to the U.S. In the U.S.,

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Light-powered nano-bio hybrid organisms consume CO2, create plastics and fuels

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We’re looking at a technique that could improve CO 2 capture to combat climate change and one day even potentially replace carbon-intensive manufacturing for plastics and fuels. Therefore, these resting cells function as nano-microbial factories powered by light. —Ding et al. Yuchen Ding, John R. 9b02549.

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