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IEA technology and policy reports outline paths to halving fuel used for combustion-engined road transport in less than 40 years

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

The report treats different motorized modes separately, with a focus on light-duty vehicles (LDVs), heavy-duty vehicles (HDVs) and powered two-wheelers. This achievement would contribute to significant reductions in GHG emissions and oil use, compared to a baseline projection. Increase international collaboration on fuel economy.

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Cellulosic nanocrystals from biomass waste for thermoplastics for automotive applications

Green Car Congress

MARCH 28, 2011

They are light, but very strong—30% lighter and 3-to-4 times stronger. With automobile manufacturers already testing nano-cellulose-reinforced plastics with promising results, he predicted they would be used within two years. Another is curaua, a plant related to pineapple that is cultivated in South America.

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