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IEA: Estonia is pioneering technologies for more efficient and cleaner use of oil shale

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An article in the latest issue of IEA Energy: The Journal of the International Energy Agency reports that Estonia, which has the most developed oil shale industry in the world, is collaborating in pursuing wider use of oil shale in a cleaner, more sustainable manner. Different that shale oil—i.e.,

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Coltura: Supreme Court precedent means states can require all new vehicles sold be electric

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Coltura is a non-profit organization dedicated to accelerating the switch from gasoline and diesel to cleaner alternatives. The article points to the 2019 Supreme Court case of Virginia Uranium v. —Matthew Metz, lead author of the article and founder of Coltura. Its vision is a gasoline-free US by 2040 or sooner.

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12 Environmental Organizations Urge Closing of Potential Tar Sands Loophole in EU Draft Fuel Quality Directive

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Article 7a of the directive says lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions from transport fuels must be reduced by 6% by 2020, a move environmental NGOs welcomed when it was agreed upon two years ago. Letter to Commissioner Hedegaard.

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Study: IMO low-sulfur fuel standards will decrease childhood asthma cases, premature deaths; climate tradeoffs

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Marine shipping fuels will get cleaner in 2020 when a regulation by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) requires a decrease in the allowable amount of sulfur in fuel oil from 3.5% Cleaner marine fuels will reduce ship-related premature mortality and morbidity by 34 and 54%, respectively, representing a ~?2.6%

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Aftermarket arm of Lumax Auto Tech partners with Bluechem Group for car care products – ET Auto

Baua Electric

.” Product range: The product range includes Engine Clean, Oil Treatment, Diesel System Clean, Petrol System Clean, Nano Engine Protect, DPF Clean, Cetane Boost, Ceramic Chain Wax, Glass Cleaner, Plastic and Rubber Refresher Interior, Speed Wax, Textile and Leather Cleaner, Wash and Wax Shampoo and Vehicle Wash Shampoo, the release said.

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Hertz massively expands Uber EV partnership with 25,000 more vehicles

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Hertz has massively expanded the number of EVs available to Uber drivers in Europe to help both organizations achieve their respective climate goals. In that case, it may become possible for more and more people who drive for a living can switch to a higher-earning, cleaner, and more sustainable mobility solution soon.

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Why Electrifying the Supply Chain Is More Important Than Ever

Clean Fleet Report

Around 42% of organizations are ordering EVs because they believe it will make them industry leaders. Instead of spending time and money on maintenance and repairs, organizations can spend time improving productivity and leveraging new technologies. Adopting EVs promotes cleaner air, less waste and makes green energy commonplace.