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Study finds emissions from road construction could be halved using today’s technology

Green Car Congress

The construction sector accounts for a quarter of CO 2 emissions, in Sweden and globally. All the materials and activities involved in its construction were calculated for their total climate impact: energy and materials used in the construction and what emissions these contribute to. —Ida Karlsson. 2019.109651. 2019.109651.

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Chalmers team develops method to reduce levels of mercury in sulfuric acid

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Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, have developed a method that can reduce the levels of mercury in sulfuric acid by more than 90%, even from low levels. The process is also highly energy-efficient. The limit values for how much mercury sulfuric acid may contain are based on the technology available today.

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Scania switches from diesel to ethanol for internal transport services

Green Car Congress

Scania is putting 8 ethanol-fueled trucks in operation for its own goods transport services at its production facilities in Södertälje, Sweden. By switching to ethanol, Scania is demonstrating that sustainable solutions can be achieved—here and now—with technology that is already available today. Earlier post.).

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EV News: EV everywhere

Electric Auto Association

EV Demand A new study suggests that consumers are more concerned with model choices than with energy savings when turning to electric vehicles (EVs). EV towing Ready for a serious haul Many EVs available today are engineered to tow substantial weight. EV demand, value, incentives, charging… even EV Super Bowl.