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

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CRI, founded in 2006 in Reykjavik, Iceland, is developing technology to produce renewable methanol from clean energy and recycled CO 2 emissions. The companies say they a vision for a larger role for methanol as a clean and sustainable fuel worldwide. These strategies are closely linked to the economy.

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German OEMs to upgrade emissions control on 5.3M Euro 5 and 6 diesels, contribute to €500M Sustainable Mobility fund

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…The most urgent task therefore is the reduction of NO x pollution from diesel vehicles as well as the further optimization of diesel technology—for the health protection of citizens, in the interest of the quality of life and functionality of our cities and for the mobility needs of citizens and the economy. …In

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NYC Goes EV

Revenge of the Electric Car

Last week, the Obama administration announced new fuel economy standards for automobiles that provides some incentives for electric cars. “We can see a role for more efficient vehicles in a New York City with vastly diminished automobile use.&#. That, however, has been blocked by the courts. On the Grid.

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AA Backs North East’s Electric Future

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The Automobile Association has joined an international consortium to support the development of a world-class electric vehicle infrastructure in the North East of England. For the vision to work we need infrastructure, incentives, clean electricity and affordable, practical vehicles. Drivers want change.

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DOE to award $68.5M for advanced vehicle technologies research

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Additionally, the amount of time spent by the automobile industry to validate that corrosion has been successfully mitigated is extensive, making the use of lightweight materials less attractive. The US Department of Energy (DOE) will award up to $68.5 million for early-stage research of advanced vehicle technologies. (

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Why Warren Buffett is investing in electric car company BYD - Apr. 13, 2009

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Wang entered the automobile business in 2003 by buying a Chinese state-owned car company that was all but defunct. His engineers investigate a wide array of technologies, from automobile air-conditioning systems that can run on batteries to the design of solar-powered streetlights. " When he got back to the U.S.,

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Tesla Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript: April 23, 2024

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There is no meaningful limit to the size of the economy. The next question is about the robo taxi unveil. Elon Musk: Yeah, I mean, we’re putting the actual “Auto” in automobile. So that’s that’s what’s going to happen. Elon Musk : We’re in conversations with one major automaker regarding licensing FSD.

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