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Maersk sets net zero CO2 emission target by 2050

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of global CO2 emissions. We will invest significant resources for innovation and fleet technology to improve the technical and financial viability of decarbonized solutions. In 2019, Maersk is planning to initiate open and collaborative dialogue with all possible parties to tackle climate change.

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Tesla and Jaguar Land Rover partner in CO2 to avoid EU emission fines

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Tesla will have a new addition to its CO2 pool in Jaguar Land Rover, which will help the latter company avoid hefty fines for not reaching target emissions goals set by the European Union. Jaguar Land Rover failed to meet EU CO2 goals last year, which set the company back around £35 million in fines. Tesla has accumulated around $1.15

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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.

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CESifo: EVs not the best option for reduction in on-road CO2 in Germany given power mix

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Unfortunately, due to our grid situation, electric cars are still too early for this strategic goal in the sense of German climate protection efforts. Buchal, Christoph, Hans-Dieter Karl and Hans-Werner Sinn (2019) “ Kohlemotoren, Windmotoren und Dieselmotoren: Was zeigt die CO2-Bilanz? ”, ifo Schnelldienst 72 (08) (in German).

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Mercedes-Benz blockchain pilot project provides transparency on CO2 emissions in cobalt supply chain

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The project partners use blockchain technology to track the emissions of climate-relevant gases as well as the amount of secondary material along the complex supply chains of battery cell manufacturers. With “Ambition2039”, Mercedes-Benz Cars aims for a carbon-neutral new passenger car fleet in less than 20 years. Earlier post.).

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Electrification gaining momentum in fleet vehicle industry – Charged EVs

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The electrification of commercial vehicles, including trucks, buses and fleet vehicles, is gaining significant momentum globally. 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.

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Mitsubishi Fuso to begin series production of fuel-cell trucks by late 2020s; concept eCanter F-CELL

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At the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show in October, MFTBC unveiled the Vision F-CELL, a light-duty fuel-cell concept truck. As part of Daimler AG, MFTBC is committed to the Paris Climate Agreement. The Vision F-CELL delivers 135 kW of motor power, supplied by a 75 kW fuel cell and a 135 kW high-voltage battery. The eCanter, which has a GVW of 7.5