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DeCicco: Transportation GHG reduction policy should focus upstream on fuel supply rather than downstream on choice of fuels in vehicles

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John DeCicco at the University of Michigan argues that to reduce transportation sector greenhouse gas emissions, the proper policy focus should be upstream in sectors that provide the fuel, rather than downstream on the choice of fuels in the automobile. VMT); vehicle energy intensity (e.g., Source: DeCicco 2013. gCO 2 e/MJ).

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Report argues advanced HD natural gas vehicles foundational for California to hit air and climate goals; near zero-emission potential

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The “Pathways to Near-Zero-Emission Natural Gas Heavy Duty Vehicles” report, authored by GNA on behalf of Southern California Gas Co. California’s Climate Protection Strategies do not help meet NAAQS Standards. Click to enlarge. An 80% reduction of GHG emissions is targeted for 2050, relative to 1990 levels. Click to enlarge.

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Earth Day 2024: each day is about reducing emissions | Autocar Professional

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In CY2023, global sales of electric vehicles (EVs) scaled a new high – over 13.6 There’s encouraging progress in alternate fuels like CNG and ethanol too. In CY2023, as as the government of India’s Vahan retail sales data, a total of 952,066 CNG-powered vehicles were sold, a 33% increase over CY2022’s 716,825 units.