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Rolls-Royce Power Systems road map for climate-neutrality; 35% cut by 2030 from 2019; key role of mtu engines

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Rolls-Royce Power Systems has outlined its road map for climate neutrality: Net Zero@Power Systems. By 2030, the Rolls-Royce business unit is to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 35% compared to its 2019 level through the use of new net zero and zero carbon technologies. Switch to alternatives for combustion engines.

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Are Electric Cars Really Helping the Environment?

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The research, published in the Science of the Total Environment journal, presents the first real-world data linking EVs to reductions in air pollution and respiratory issues. This study marks a significant step in understanding the impact of electric cars on public health and the environment.

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IHS Markit projects for first time that 2050 global refined product demand will be lower than 2019 levels

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For the first time, the IHS Markit base case scenario for refined products expects total global demand in 2050 to be lower than 2019 levels. MMbd), placing it below 2019 baseline levels. Biofuels blends will also penetrate demand sectors outside of motor fuels, reaching 15% of global jet fuel demand by 2050.

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CEO Mary Barra & General Motors Make Sure The Greenius Is Rewarded For His Many Years Of EV Advocacy

Creative Greenius

Last week, as part of the little known and unadvertised “Bolt Buyback” program GM quietly created in response to the recall of all their 2017- 2019 Bolts, Chevy paid $37,900 to buy this car back from us. I paid $47,000 in cash for that car as a #YearOfJoe gift to myself after a decade of environmental work and achievement.

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Ford sets target to become carbon-neutral globally by 2050

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Ford Motor Company intends to achieve carbon neutrality globally by 2050, while setting interim targets to address climate change challenges more urgently. —Bob Holycross, vice president, chief sustainability, environment and safety officer. Ford is investing more than $11.5

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First electric Volvo trucks delivered to customers

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Series production of the Volvo FL Electric ( earlier post ) and its powerful sibling, the Volvo FE Electric ( earlier post ), will commence with a limited number of trucks for the European markets in the second half of 2019. We will continue to develop our electrified offering. —Roger Alm, President Volvo Trucks.

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EPA reconsiders withdrawal of California’s waiver to enforce greenhouse gas standards for cars and light trucks

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The purpose of this Notice of Reconsideration is to seek comment on a number of issues in the 2019 SAFE-1 action including: Whether it was proper for EPA to reconsider a previously issued CAA waiver. On 29 September 2019, EPA and the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) jointly issued the SAFE-1 rule.

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