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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

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Some technologies need additional research to become commercially viable, including waste heat recovery devices, electromechanical valve actuation, low-friction lubricants and some lightweight materials. Europe, South Asia, South America, etc.). Increase international collaboration on fuel economy.

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Cellulosic nanocrystals from biomass waste for thermoplastics for automotive applications

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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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