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Renewable-methanol fueled Geely cars in fleet testing in Iceland; 70% reduction in WTW CO2 compared to gasoline

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Among drivers testing the vehicles were CRI staff and members of the Icelandic Automobile Association as well as several local service providers in the auto industry. The participants reported virtually no difference in driving experience compared to regular gasoline- or diesel-fueled cars. It features a 1.8-liter,

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Beijing, Xi'an latest cities to offer subsidies to encourage residents to buy NEVs

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The Chinese capital city of Beijing released details of its policy to encourage local residents to purchase NEVs, following media reports of the city's plans without any details last month. If they purchase a plug-in hybrid, on the other hand, they will not be eligible for the subsidy.

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Geely invests in Carbon Recycling Intl.; vehicles fueled by methanol from CO2, water and renewable energy

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In late April 2015, Geely Auto deployed a first-of-its-kind fleet of 150 methanol-fueled taxis in the southern Chinese city of Guiyang in cooperation with the municipal government. Vulcanol is CRI’s brand name for renewable methanol, produced from CO 2 and hydrogen from renewable sources of electricity (hydro, geothermal, wind and solar).

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China publishes plan to boost fuel-efficient and new energy vehicles and domestic auto industry; targeting 500K PHEVs and EVs in 2015, rising to 2M by 2020

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China’s State Council has published a plan to develop the domestic energy-saving and new energy vehicle industry, which includes battery-electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid vehicles and fuel cell vehicles. 2012 Chinese Auto Industry Development Report. 2012 Chinese Auto Industry Development Report. L/100km (40 mpg US) or less.

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From Scooters to High Speed Rail, China is Electrifying

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When I was studying China and Mandarin Chinese 35 years ago, “Red” China was unrecognized by the US, literally, and dark in a way difficult to imagine now. For a while, gas scooters held sway piled high with people and products. And most of the scooters are now electric. I’m sure I’m not the first to say it.

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Dark Secrets at The Heart EV Supply chain We Often Fail to Address

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We all believe that an electric vehicle is much more eco-friendlier than a conventional gasoline car. Yes, They Are Greener But… On the surface, EVs are more ecological than gasoline cars because 70-80% of the pollution caused by automobiles comes from their tailpipe and EVs don’t have tailpipe emissions.

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UMTRI study finds US and China could turnover more than 90% of LDV fleet to alternative powertrains by 2050 under very aggressive penetration scenarios

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Turnover of the Chinese fleet. Their definition for alternative powertrains/fuels eliminates pure gasoline and diesel powertrains/fuels, but does include hybridization of those fuels. hybrid engines that use gasoline or diesel fuel). reduce greenhouse gas emissions, this is exactly the type of timeframe they must consider.

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