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Study: Fossil fuel CO2 emissions reached max daily decline of 17% in April

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MAY 20, 2020

The analysis, published in Nature Climate Change , was conducted by researchers from the University of East Anglia, Stanford University, the CICERO Center for International Climate Research and CSIRO as part of the Global Carbon Project. Australian Government's National Environmental Science Program. Le Quéré, C.,

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International automotive researchers emphasize the importance of continued development of the internal combustion engine

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OCTOBER 9, 2019

Thirty-seven globally prominent scientists representing the International Journal of Engine Research have published an open-access editorial addressing the future of the Internal Combustion Engine, and stressing the importance for continued development of more efficient and even lower-emitting technologies. —Reitz et al.

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Deutsche Post now automatically offsetting all CO2 emissions from mail transport

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JANUARY 4, 2022

Starting immediately, Deutsche Post is offsetting any unavoidable CO 2 emissions due to mail transport with investments in internationally recognized and certified climate protection projects at no extra charge. For the last ten years, DHL has transported all parcels for private customers with its climate-friendly “GoGreen” service.

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Black carbon is a much larger cause of climate change than previously assessed; about twice previous estimates, and 2/3 the effect of CO2

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JANUARY 16, 2013

Black carbon (BC) is the second largest man-made contributor to global warming and its influence on climate has been greatly underestimated, according to the first quantitative and comprehensive analysis of this pollutant’s climate impact. —co-lead author Tami Bond of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

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New phase of globalization could undermine efforts to reduce CO2 emissions

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MAY 14, 2018

A new study finds that the growth of carbon production from Chinese exports has slowed or reversed, reflecting a “new phase of globalization” between developing countries that could undermine international efforts to reduce emissions. The paper is published in Nature Communications. trillion) in 2014. trillion) in 2014. —Prof Guan.

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Cutting Non-CO2 Pollutants Can Delay Abrupt Climate Change; The Fast Action Climate Agenda

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OCTOBER 14, 2009

Noting the references in scientific and policy literature to the need for fast-action mitigation to help avoid DAI and abrupt climate changes, the authors define “fast-action” to include regulatory measures that can begin within 2–3 years, be substantially implemented in 5–10 years, and produce a climate response within decades.

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UK auto industry warns anti-diesel agenda and slow uptake of EVs could mean missing 2021 CO2 targets; rising CO2 average in 2017

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FEBRUARY 27, 2018

The UK automotive industry warned that the current anti-diesel agenda combined with the ongoing slow take-up of electric vehicles could mean industry misses its next round of CO 2 targets in 2021, with negative consequences for the UK’s own climate change goals. to a new low of 165.4 of the UK’s 2.5 of the UK’s 2.5

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2017 Auto Industry Diesel CO2

RESPONSE TO CLIMATE CHANGE COMMISSION: Drive Electric’s advice on the second draft of the Emissions Reduction Plan (2026-2030)

Drive Electric

JUNE 19, 2023

Table 1: Chapter 9 Energy and Industry Table 2: Chapter 11 Transport Table 3: Climate Change Commission Recommendations Table 4: Drive Electrics Summary Recommendations Part B: Detailed response Introduction New Zealand is on the cusp of the biggest transformation in transport in over a century.

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How EVs Are Reducing Carbon (CO2) Emissions

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

As the world grapples with the pressing issue of climate change, it is evident that we need swift action to avert its worst impacts. Unlike internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, EVs emit no direct emissions when running on electricity. The post How EVs Are Reducing Carbon (CO2) Emissions appeared first on Blink Charging.

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Study Finds Availability of Low-CO2 Electricity and Hydrogen May Paradoxically Delay Large-Scale Transition to Electric and/or Hydrogen Vehicle Fleet

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FEBRUARY 27, 2010

In both electric- and hydrogen-favoring cases, availability of low-carbon electricity and hydrogen prolonged the use of petroleum-fueled ICE vehicles. For example, the study found that the availability of carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology has a major impact on the lowest cost passenger vehicle fuel and technology choice.

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Ford researchers: global light-duty CO2 regulatory targets broadly consistent with 450 ppm stabilization

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MAY 15, 2014

They developed the LDV CO 2 glide paths using a modified version of the Sustainable Mobility Project (SMP) model developed by the International Energy Agency (IEA) and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD). Climate Change Emissions Fuel Efficiency Policy' The SMP model calculates 2000?2050

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Royal Society Report Concludes Geoengineering and its Consequences May be the Price for Failure to Act on Climate Change; Recommendations for Plan B

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2009

It is an unpalatable truth that unless we can succeed in greatly reducing CO 2 emissions we are headed for a very uncomfortable and challenging climate future, and geoengineering will be the only option left to limit further temperature increases. Professor John Shepherd, chair of the Royal Society’s geoengineering study.

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Study finds high concentration of CO2 protects sorghum against drought and improves seeds

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DECEMBER 1, 2015

The discovery contributes to a better understanding of the impact of climate change on sorghum and other grasses such as sugarcane and maize. This would help us deal better with climate change in the future, as we would be able to adjust plant metabolism if necessary.

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CRI awarded €1.8M EU grant to scale CO2-to-methanol technology

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APRIL 11, 2019

Carbon Recycling International has been awarded a €1.8-million CO 2 is available in abundance in high concentration in many industrial processes and thermal power plants (here CRI focusing on geothermal power and waste to energy). CO 2 is readily available. million (US$2.0-million)

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GCP Carbon Budget Finds Anthropogenic CO2 Emissions Rose 2% in 2008 Despite Global Financial Crisis; Natural Sinks Not Keeping Pace With Increasing Emissions

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NOVEMBER 17, 2009

tonnes of carbon per capita per year, according to a new paper published by an international team of 31 scientists in Nature Geoscience. A quarter of the growth in CO2 emissions in developing countries can be accounted for by an increase in international trade of goods and services. over the previous seven years.

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Measurements of CO2 and CO in China’s Air Indicate Sharply Improved Combustion Efficiency

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OCTOBER 8, 2010

The findings, published in the 21 September issue of Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics , are generally consistent with official Chinese government statistics and could bolster their credibility as international negotiations proceed on commitments of China and other nations to combat climate change. Munger, J. McElroy, M.

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Synthesis Study Finds Ocean Acidification from CO2 Emissions Could Increase by 150% by 2050; Substantial Irreversible Damage to Ocean Ecosystems

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DECEMBER 16, 2009

The launch of the study— Scientific Synthesis of the Impacts of Ocean Acidification on Marine Biological Diversity —was prepared in collaboration with the UNEP World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC) and marked Oceans Day during the current climate change negotiations in Copenhagen.

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Global CO2 emissions stalled for the third year in a row

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OCTOBER 21, 2017

Emissions from international transport (aviation and shipping) contribute another 3% to the total global GHG emissions. These six countries show different trends: with 2% decreases for US and Russia, a 1% decrease for Japan, constant emissions for China and EU28 and a 5% increase for India. Other greenhouse gases keep creeping up.

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ORNL study finds aluminum-intensive vehicles can deliver up to 29% reduction in CO2 emissions compared to typical steel-bodied vehicle

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2013

As the US works to reduce dependence on foreign oil, promote clean energy and combat climate change, this report definitively documents why aluminum offers the most promise for cutting total automotive-related carbon emissions and energy use. Source: Sujit Das, ORNL. Click to enlarge. —Sujit Das. Source: Sujit Das, ORNL.

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EIA releases report on CO2 emissions by state; California led in 2010 with transportation-sector emissions

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MAY 14, 2013

Factors such as size, population density, available fuels, types of businesses, climate, all play a role in both total and per capita emissions, the EIA noted. California consistently imports about 30% of its electricity and natural gas is the dominant fuel for the electricity that it generates internally.

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Study finds carbon capture & storage could be financial opportunity for conventional ethanol plants

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APRIL 24, 2018

Contour plot of modeled abatement costs and scales for CO 2 capture and compression for biorefineries (n = 216); 60% of fermentation CO 2 emissions are available for pipeline transport for under $25/tCO 2. The role for CO 2 removal envisioned in stringent climate change mitigation scenarios cannot be overstated. Sanchez et al.

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IEA working paper highlights potential role of natural gas in reducing global road transport CO2

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NOVEMBER 13, 2010

A new working paper published by the International Energy Agency (IEA) concludes that natural gas can play a significant role in cutting on-road vehicle carbon dioxide emissions, but that over the long term there will need to be a commitment to transition to very low CO 2. Click to enlarge. gas sources, such as biogas or bio-synthetic gas.

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Fraunhofer, KIT study finds CO2 mitigation potential of higher-range PHEVs greater than expected

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NOVEMBER 29, 2017

In the paper, the authors observed that when more fast charging stations become available, BEVs will increase their electrified VKT significantly as more trips will become feasible with intermediate charging. However, PHEVs also include internal combustion engines and complex gear boxes, which lead to additional emissions of about 0.6

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Scientists Integrate Nitrogen Cycle into Climate Model; Results Suggests Atmospheric CO2 Concentrations May End Up Higher Than Expected

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OCTOBER 10, 2009

Orange arrows show the additional processes represented in the coupled carbon-nitrogen land model, differentiated here between rapid internal cycling (solid arrows), and slower fluxes between land pools, the atmosphere, and ground water (dashed arrows). Tags: Climate Change Climate models. Source: Thornton et al.

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Biden sets 2030 net GHG reduction target for US of 50-52% below 2005 levels

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APRIL 23, 2021

and CO2 emissions from fossil fuel combustion up 2.6% federal, state, local, and tribal governments have many tools available to work with civil society and the private sector to mobilize investment to meet these goals while supporting a strong economy. ”. Speeding up this shift will be vital to meeting climate targets.

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Study finds 1.4 Gt discrepancy between national and provincial data sets for greenhouse gas emissions in China

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JUNE 11, 2012

gigatonne gap between CO 2 emissions calculated on the basis of the two publicly available official energy data sets from China: one national, the other provincial. The dashed line represents the aggregated CO2 emissions calculated from the provincial energy statistics 1997–2010. Nature Climate Change doi: 10.1038/nclimate1560.

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ERTOC: optimizing CO2 of shipments down to an individual consignment level

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OCTOBER 22, 2012

tonne truck application typical of the operations of project partner Unipart Logistics, but the open data architecture of the ERTOC system is extremely flexible and capable of application across many modes of transport, including road, rail, air and sea and without regard to international borders. The system has been demonstrated in a 7.5

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JATO: new car CO2 emissions rise for the first time in a decade in Europe; diesel down, gasoline up, SUVs up

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MARCH 6, 2018

This could be due to consumer scepticism when it comes to the battery ranges of BEVs and the number of charging points available on the road network at present, JATO suggested. Battery-Electric-Vehicles (BEVs) experienced meagre growth too. In comparison, the market share of hybrid vehicles increased by one percentage point. Earlier post.).

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Oxford Team Outlines Progress and Potential in CO2 Capture and Conversion to Synthetic Transportation Fuels

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JUNE 26, 2010

The authors note that with carbon capture and storage becoming a key element in worldwide efforts to control/minimize emissions, large amounts of CO 2 could likely become available as feedstock for innovative conversions to synthetic fuels. Tags: Carbon Capture and Conversion (CCC) Climate Change Emissions Fuels.

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Scientists Argue For Rate-Based GHG Target In Addition to Cumulative Budget: Cap and Rate

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NOVEMBER 23, 2009

The lighter shading shows the range for the 68% cumulative probability interval for climate sensitivity from the literature (2.0–4.9 Credit: Nature Reports CLimate Change. In a new paper in Nature Reports Climate Change , Steffen Kallbekken, Nathan Rive, Glen P. Nature Reports Climate Change doi: 10.1038/climate.2009.121.

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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, IVECO and ENGIE collaborating to promote natural gas in Europe starting from Belgium

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JANUARY 25, 2017

The objective is to offer technologies that utilize fuels already available in its target markets—from natural gas to biofuels—while bringing immediate benefits in terms of lower emissions. FCA is pursuing the development of alternative fuel motors as a key pillar in its strategy.

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Study Finds Ozone, Nitrogen Change the Way Rising CO2 Affects Earths Water

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JULY 10, 2009

The researchers concluded that models of climate change may be underestimating how much water is likely to run off the land and back into the sea as atmospheric chemistry changes. It could also mean fewer droughts than predicted for some areas and more water available for human consumption and farming. Credit: NASA.

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Study Finds That CO2 Standards for Vehicles Can Reduce Price of Oil

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APRIL 10, 2009

T&E said it opted for Enerdata because the POLES model developed and run by this institute is the only public model available in Europe they knew of that is capable of calculating oil prices as an output of supply and demand, rather than as an input. There are two clear messages from this, one good, the other a little dangerous.

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ABB launches world’s fastest EV charger

Electric Vehicles India

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

It will be available in Europe and United States by the end of the year. With road transport accounting for nearly a fifth of global CO2 emissions, e-mobility is critical to achieving the Paris climate goal. The Latin America and the Asia Pacific regions are due to follow in 2022.

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Devil in the Details: World Leaders Scramble To Salvage and Shape Copenhagens UNFCCC Climate Summit

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NOVEMBER 29, 2009

“ One Agreement, Two Steps ” Expectations for Copenhagen quickly became complicated after Danish Prime Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen boarded an overnight flight to Singapore to address an impromptu breakfast forum on climate change at the Asia Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) summit on 15 November. by Jack Rosebro.

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Pew Environment Report Says Melting Arctic Could Cost a Minimum of $2.4 Trillion by 2050

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FEBRUARY 6, 2010

This heating from the melting Arctic will grow significantly over the coming decades, projected to more than double by 2100 when expressed in CO2 equivalents. Scott Highleyman, international Arctic director for the Pew Environment Group. This is comparable to about 42 percent of US global warming emissions. trillion to $24.1

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ICCT study finds that transitioning to low-GWP MAC refrigerants in China could avoid up to US$150B in costs

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2016

Among the findings of the report, “HFC-134a phase-out in the Chinese light-duty motor vehicle sector”, was that, considering the social cost of CO 2 e, up to 1 trillion RMB in costs (US$150 billion) required to address climate change could be avoided through 2050 by transitioning to low-GWP alternative MACs.

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Must Read 40+ Electric Vehicle Interview Questions & Answers

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JUNE 7, 2023

An electric vehicle is a type of vehicle that uses one or more electric motors for propulsion instead of an internal combustion engine that runs on fossil fuels like gasoline or diesel. BEVs do not have an internal combustion engine and produce zero tailpipe emissions. . #2 What are electric vehicles and what are their classifications?

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BMW Plant Dingolfing will use locally produced heat from regional biomass to reduce CO2

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JULY 10, 2023

Underground pipes will carry the locally produced heat to the energy center at BMW Group vehicle plant 02.40, where it will be distributed across the site through the plant’s internal network. Available in large quantities, this was often previously exported abroad in the form of wood chips. Rendering of the biomass heating plant.

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Gov’t, industry, national labs collaborate on comprehensive cradle-to-grave LCA study and economic assessment of LDV GHG reductions

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FEBRUARY 11, 2018

350 g CO2 e/mi for ICEVs and ?250 Furthermore, while these alternative vehicle-fuel systems provide large GHG emissions reductions, they require further research and development to compete against the conventional systems available in the market today. The team expects future vehicle efficiency gains to reduce emissions to ?350

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Drive Electric Submission Land Transport (Clean Car) Amendment Bill

Drive Electric

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

The technology is ready and available to make this transition in the light vehicle fleet. International evidence demonstrates that a Clean Vehicle Standard and Clean Vehicle Discount, including the feebate mechanism, should rapidly accelerate the uptake of zero emissions vehicles in New Zealand. International evidence .

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IEA technology and policy reports outline paths to halving fuel used for combustion-engined road transport in less than 40 years

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

Two new reports—one on technology, the other on policy— released by the International Energy Agency (IEA) outline pathways to improve the fuel efficiency of combustion-engined road vehicles by 50% by the middle of the century, saving as much as four-fifths of current annual global oil consumption. Source: Policy package.

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Stellantis finalizing eFuel testing on 28 engine families to support decarbonization of ICE fleet on the road

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APRIL 21, 2023

As part of the toolbox available to reduce carbon emissions and fight against climate change, eFuel is a drop-in replacement synthetic fuel made from captured atmospheric CO 2 and renewable energy. billion existing ICE cars.

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Study on Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Global Cities Highlights Importance of Geophysical and Technical Factors

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2009

An international study of 10 global cities found that a balance of geophysical factors (climate, access to resources, and gateway status) and technical factors (power generation, urban design, and waste processing) determine the greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) attributable to cities. t e CO2/cap.) Tonnes CO 2 e/capita.

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Study: Fossil fuel CO2 emissions reached max daily decline of 17% in April

International automotive researchers emphasize the importance of continued development of the internal combustion engine

Deutsche Post now automatically offsetting all CO2 emissions from mail transport

Black carbon is a much larger cause of climate change than previously assessed; about twice previous estimates, and 2/3 the effect of CO2

New phase of globalization could undermine efforts to reduce CO2 emissions

Cutting Non-CO2 Pollutants Can Delay Abrupt Climate Change; The Fast Action Climate Agenda

UK auto industry warns anti-diesel agenda and slow uptake of EVs could mean missing 2021 CO2 targets; rising CO2 average in 2017

RESPONSE TO CLIMATE CHANGE COMMISSION: Drive Electric’s advice on the second draft of the Emissions Reduction Plan (2026-2030)

How EVs Are Reducing Carbon (CO2) Emissions

Study Finds Availability of Low-CO2 Electricity and Hydrogen May Paradoxically Delay Large-Scale Transition to Electric and/or Hydrogen Vehicle Fleet

Ford researchers: global light-duty CO2 regulatory targets broadly consistent with 450 ppm stabilization

Royal Society Report Concludes Geoengineering and its Consequences May be the Price for Failure to Act on Climate Change; Recommendations for Plan B

Study finds high concentration of CO2 protects sorghum against drought and improves seeds

CRI awarded €1.8M EU grant to scale CO2-to-methanol technology

GCP Carbon Budget Finds Anthropogenic CO2 Emissions Rose 2% in 2008 Despite Global Financial Crisis; Natural Sinks Not Keeping Pace With Increasing Emissions

Measurements of CO2 and CO in China’s Air Indicate Sharply Improved Combustion Efficiency

Synthesis Study Finds Ocean Acidification from CO2 Emissions Could Increase by 150% by 2050; Substantial Irreversible Damage to Ocean Ecosystems

Global CO2 emissions stalled for the third year in a row

ORNL study finds aluminum-intensive vehicles can deliver up to 29% reduction in CO2 emissions compared to typical steel-bodied vehicle

EIA releases report on CO2 emissions by state; California led in 2010 with transportation-sector emissions

Study finds carbon capture & storage could be financial opportunity for conventional ethanol plants

IEA working paper highlights potential role of natural gas in reducing global road transport CO2

Fraunhofer, KIT study finds CO2 mitigation potential of higher-range PHEVs greater than expected

Scientists Integrate Nitrogen Cycle into Climate Model; Results Suggests Atmospheric CO2 Concentrations May End Up Higher Than Expected

Biden sets 2030 net GHG reduction target for US of 50-52% below 2005 levels

Study finds 1.4 Gt discrepancy between national and provincial data sets for greenhouse gas emissions in China

ERTOC: optimizing CO2 of shipments down to an individual consignment level

JATO: new car CO2 emissions rise for the first time in a decade in Europe; diesel down, gasoline up, SUVs up

Oxford Team Outlines Progress and Potential in CO2 Capture and Conversion to Synthetic Transportation Fuels

Scientists Argue For Rate-Based GHG Target In Addition to Cumulative Budget: Cap and Rate

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, IVECO and ENGIE collaborating to promote natural gas in Europe starting from Belgium

Study Finds Ozone, Nitrogen Change the Way Rising CO2 Affects Earths Water

Study Finds That CO2 Standards for Vehicles Can Reduce Price of Oil

ABB launches world’s fastest EV charger

Devil in the Details: World Leaders Scramble To Salvage and Shape Copenhagens UNFCCC Climate Summit

Pew Environment Report Says Melting Arctic Could Cost a Minimum of $2.4 Trillion by 2050

ICCT study finds that transitioning to low-GWP MAC refrigerants in China could avoid up to US$150B in costs

Must Read 40+ Electric Vehicle Interview Questions & Answers

BMW Plant Dingolfing will use locally produced heat from regional biomass to reduce CO2

Gov’t, industry, national labs collaborate on comprehensive cradle-to-grave LCA study and economic assessment of LDV GHG reductions

Drive Electric Submission Land Transport (Clean Car) Amendment Bill

IEA technology and policy reports outline paths to halving fuel used for combustion-engined road transport in less than 40 years

Stellantis finalizing eFuel testing on 28 engine families to support decarbonization of ICE fleet on the road

Study on Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Global Cities Highlights Importance of Geophysical and Technical Factors

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