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Study suggests China urban passenger transport emissions could peak in 2030

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This study sheds light on the urban passenger transport sector in China, which accounted for around 20% (188 MtCO 2 ) of the total carbon emissions of the transport sector in 2016, and aims to answer whether the CO 2 emissions from the urban passenger transport sector can reach its peak before 2030 and how to reach the peak.

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Volvo Cars introducing S60 plug-in hybrid concept at Beijing show; production version in early 2015

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In the default hybrid mode, the carbon dioxide emissions are about 50 g/km. l/100 km (118 mpg US). This on-demand possibility to choose between different driving modes makes the plug-in hybrid the perfect choice for the uncompromising customer who wants minimum carbon dioxide emissions combined with maximum driving pleasure.

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Hyundai Unveils New 1.6L Gamma GDI, 3.3 Lambda GDI Engines; New Verna

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The new Gamma features a 150-bar direct injection fuel system, Dual Continuously Variable Valve Timing (DCVVT), a Variable Induction System (VIS) and anti-friction coatings such as CrN Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) coating and Diamond Like Carbon (DLC) coating. L/100km (41 mpg US) with the manual; 6.2 kW (106 hp) and 135.4

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Opinion: Why Buffett Bet A Billion On Solar: Miles Per Acre Per Year

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However, building more coal and gas power plants to make miles for transport is counter-productive if the game plan is to reduce carbon output. Average fuel efficiency in the US is 22 miles per gallon (mpg). New cars in 2015 get 25 mpg.) But suppose your new car is up to current Chinese standards (~35 mpg).

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

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biofuels, carbon intensity) and updated input variables from 2010 levels to reflect regional future conditions. The variables included biofuel availability, WTT fuel carbon intensity, and powertrain characteristics and mix, with unique assumptions for each region. In the final step, they added fuel actions to reduce CO 2 (e.g.,

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Deloitte global survey gauges consumer prospects for EVs in China, Europe and Americas; China leads

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of GDP, and the reduction of carbon emissions by 17%. Sixty-six percent of Chinese consumers surveyed say they are “much more likely” to consider an EV if the cost of fuel rises to 10 RMB a liter (US$1.53/liter, liters per 100 kilometers and lower (78 mpg US) in ICEs, 82% would be less willing to purchase an EV. gallon US).

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Electric Car Quotes: List of the Best Electric Vehicle Quotes

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And when environmentalists say that global warming is dangerous, unprecedented and that we’ll have a tipping point for atmospheric carbon dioxide, it’s just nonsense.” Their carbon emissions can be worse than gasoline powered cars.” I have none at all. That’s cool.”