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T&E finds city e-truck charging could cut road freight emissions by 22% in 10 years; requires €28B for charging infrastructure

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The EU could slash truck carbon pollution by more than a fifth (22%) in a decade by requiring its main cities to have electric truck charging infrastructure, according to a new study released by European environmental NGO Transport & Environment (T&E). These trips could be covered today by electric trucks, ?thanks

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EPA finalizes greenhouse gas standards for LDVs MY 2023-2026

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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is finalizing the federal greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for passenger cars and light trucks for Model Years (MY) 2023 through 2026. EPA is planning to initiate a separate rulemaking to establish multi-pollutant emission standards under the Clean Air Act for MY 2027 and later.

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FPT Industrial unveils new Cursor 13 natural gas heavy-duty engine

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The bio-methane solution is capable of reducing CO₂ emission levels near zero. It can be produced locally, significantly reducing the need for transporting energy and the related CO₂ emissions. The new engine’s CO₂ emission level is lower (-9%) compared to diesel and can reach near zero by using bio-methane.

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Volvo LX1 series hybrid wheel loader demonstrates 50% improvement in fuel efficiency; renewable diesel in the engine

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As well as the improvement in fuel efficiency and reduction in emissions, the LX1 also offers a significant reduction in noise pollution compared to its conventional counterparts. Renewable diesel uses organic feedstock and has significantly lower greenhouse gas emissions than fossil diesel. Waste Management Inc.

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Neste Oil to launch the first diesel complying with Category 4 WWFC diesel specification; reduces fuel consumption by 5% and emissions

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The highest WWFC specification diesel category is designed for markets with very advanced requirements for emission control to enable sophisticated NO x and PM after-treatment technologies. With its renewable fuel (NExBTL) component, Neste Pro Diesel reduces a vehicle’s greenhouse gas emissions by 10-20%. Properties. Cetane Number. –.

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Electrification gaining momentum in fleet vehicle industry – Charged EVs

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New Emissions Standards for Fleet Vehicles While the transition to electric fleets may have once been just a trend, it is now a necessity. To reduce CO2 emissions, many countries signed the 2015 Paris Agreement on climate, pledging to cut their emissions by certain targets.

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First $300M tranche of VW National ZEV investment targets charging infrastructure; 150kW+ fast charging on highway network

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has published the plan for the first tranche of Volkswagen’s National Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Investment spending, directed at 11 cities nationwide—New York, Washington, D.C., As required by Appendix C to the 2.0-Liter Liter Partial Consent Decree entered by the US.

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