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DeCicco: Transportation GHG reduction policy should focus upstream on fuel supply rather than downstream on choice of fuels in vehicles

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John DeCicco at the University of Michigan argues that to reduce transportation sector greenhouse gas emissions, the proper policy focus should be upstream in sectors that provide the fuel, rather than downstream on the choice of fuels in the automobile. —“Factor Analysis of Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Automobiles”.

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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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A consumer advisory board will be set up for the consumers in the Federal Office of Motor Vehicles. In this sense, modern and clean diesel technology can also contribute to climate protection. Motor vehicle owners are also entitled to the protection of their trust.

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Green Star to Demonstrate Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle

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and International Consortium of automobile companies and associated supply companies which includes Green Star Products as an engineering and technology provider. Green Star Products is not in competition with Toyota or any other major automobile manufacturer because it is targeting a different market. Global Green Cars is a U.S.

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Perspective: Regional Greenhouse Gas Cap-and-Trade Programs May be the Solution

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Power plants would face an overall cap on emissions that would become more stringent over time; motor fuel may be subject to a carbon tax whose proceeds could help electrify the U.S. For example, automobile firms have an incentive to invest in energy efficiency because consumers value fuel efficiency.

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