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

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Geely Group comprises a number of automotive brands, including Volvo Car Corporation, the United Kingdom’s London Taxi Company, and the Geely Auto brand, which markets cars in 35 countries across the world. cited one study showing that the full lifecycle (well-to-wheel) CO 2 emissions from M85 (with coal-derived methanol) are 2.5

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U.K. Government Pushes Gasoline Car Ban to 2035

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Most of the United Kingdom’s reduction in greenhouse gas emissions have been attributed to the nation moving away from fossil fuels (mainly coal) in electricity generation. It also reportedly bemoaned Sunak’s decision to approve new North Sea oil and gas drilling. Our business needs three things from the U.K.

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Hyundai Offering Free Chargers to EV Buyers, Swelling Industry Incentives

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While the ChargePoint device is framed as being free, it does require the purchase of a new automobile through the automaker’s captive finance arm Hyundai Capital America. But it also took incentives away from a slew of electrified automobiles that would have qualified under the old model. Our business needs three things from the U.K.

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Why EVs Aren't a Climate Change Panacea

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In states (or countries ) with a high proportion of coal-generated electricity, the miles needed to break-even climb more. If just one out of five urban residents in Europe permanently changed from driving to cycling, emissions from automobiles would be cut by 8 percent, the study reports.

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Separate MIT, IEA reports both outline major expansion in role of natural gas; caution on climate benefits

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Speaking at the launch of the IEA report in London, IEA Executive Director Nobuo Tanaka said that “ An expansion of gas use alone is no panacea for climate change. In the US, a combination of demand reduction and displacement of coal-fired power by gas-fired generation is the lowest cost way to reduce CO 2 emissions by up to 50%.

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Electric Cars and a Smarter Grid - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

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Most days, most cars are going to have lots of extra battery capacity,” said Mr. Kempton, noting that on average, American automobiles get driven for just one hour each day. The vision is fuelled by the fear of climate change and the need to find green alternatives to dirty coal, unpopular nuclear power and unreliable gas imports from Russia.

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GM, Segway partner on two-wheel city vehicle | Green Tech - CNET News

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In the Hawkins Electrical Guide, copy right 1928, there is a entire chapter on electric Automobiles. by homercles82 April 7, 2009 11:23 AM PDT Yes we will just be charging these cars using electricity that is made from naturla gas and coal fired palnts while we ignore nuclear unlike most of Europe. Mandatory euthanasia.

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