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Combating climate change via carbon credits | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

MARCH 23, 2024

In today’s world, climate change is a reality we have to contend with and among the various measures undertaken to combat it, carbon credits can prove to be an effective solution. Carbon credits can help in achieving net zero goals and inculcate better business practices as well. Upon success, they receive carbon credits.

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Deloitte forecasts clean hydrogen market to hit US$1.4T per year by 2050

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JULY 4, 2023

In a new report , Deloitte forecasts that the clean hydrogen market will top the value of the liquid natural gas trade by 2030 and grow further to US$1.4 To achieve climate neutrality by 2050, the clean hydrogen market capacity can grow to 170 million tons (MtH 2 eq) in 2030 and to 600 MtH 2 eq in 2050.

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ICAO establishes 2050 net-zero CO2 emission goal for international aviation

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 8, 2022

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has established a 2050 net-zero carbon dioxide emission goal for international aviation. Europe is expected to lead through proposals under its “Fit for 55” package, including clean fuel mandates, carbon pricing, and ending tax exemptions for jet fuel.

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Why EVs Aren't a Climate Change Panacea

Cars That Think

JANUARY 28, 2023

It is completely wrong,” Fatih Birol , Executive Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA), has stated. Analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) argues that EVs are the quickest means to decarbonize motorized transport. This is not to imply in any way that electric vehicles are worthless.

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Mote begins engineering work on biomass-to-hydrogen plant with carbon capture

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 16, 2021

With the engineering work of their first facility underway, Mote expects to produce approximately seven million kilograms of carbon-negative hydrogen and remove 150,000 metric tons of CO 2 from the air annually. Earlier this year, Mote was selected for the inaugural class of Rice University’s Clean Energy Accelerator.

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Group of 285 global investors with more than $20T in assets under management calls for urgent action on investment-grade climate change and energy policies; guidelines for governments

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 24, 2011

Saying that “ investment-grade climate change and clean energy policy is required to shift private sector investment from high-carbon to low-carbon assets ”, a group of 285 investors has urged governments and international policy makers to take new and meaningful steps in the fight against climate change.

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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

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 16, 2013

Schematic overview of the primary black-carbon emission sources and the processes that control. the distribution of black carbon in the atmosphere and determine its role in the climate system. Accounting for all of the ways black carbon can affect climate, it is believed to have a warming effect of about 1.1

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Net Zero Carbon to Stop Climate Change: ISO Standard 50010

CleanTechnica EVs

JULY 28, 2023

A New International Standard on Net Zero Energy and Net Zero Greenhouse Gas Emission

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Hyundai Motor Group, Aramco and KAUST collaborate on new e-fuel for novel combustion system

Green Car Congress

MARCH 30, 2022

Hyundai Motor Group will collaborate with the Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Aramco) and King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) jointly to research and develop an advanced fuel for an ultra lean-burn, spark-ignition engine that aims to lower the overall carbon dioxide emissions of a vehicle.

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IEA’s Hydrogen TCP undergoes a major revamp to support global implementation of hydrogen and international collaboration

Green Car Congress

JULY 5, 2020

The International Energy Agency (IEA) created the Hydrogen Technology Collaboration Program (TCP) in October 1977. The IEA’s Hydrogen TCP is now undergoing a major renovation for international collaboration in boosting hydrogen technologies globally.

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Government of Canada releases framework for ending fossil fuel subsidies

Green Car Congress

JULY 30, 2023

The Government of Canada’s commitment to eliminating inefficient fossil fuel subsidies signals both greater support for clean technology as well as emission reductions across the economy from traditional sectors. Support clean energy, clean technology, or renewable energy. Provide essential energy service to a remote community.

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PCAST suggests 6 key components for climate change strategy to President Obama; adaptation and mitigation

Green Car Congress

MARCH 23, 2013

The President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) released a letter to President Obama describing six key components the advisory group believes should be central to the Administration’s strategy for addressing climate change. Improving coordination and support for research efforts on climate change preparedness.

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WEF launches First Movers Coalition to drive demand for zero carbon tech

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

The World Economic Forum (WEF), in partnership with US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry, has launched the First Movers Coalition—a new platform for companies to make purchasing commitments that create new market demand for low carbon technologies.

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New international Climate and Clean Air Coalition to focus on reduction of short-lived climate pollutants

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

Global benefits from full implementation of measures for reduction of short-lived climate pollutants in 2030 compared to the reference scenario. The climate change benefit is estimated for a given year (2050) and human health and crop benefits are. for 2030 and beyond. Source: UNEP. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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CCEMC launches $35M international challenge to find useful applications for carbon

Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2013

Alberta-based Climate Change and Emissions Management Corporation (CCEMC) ( earlier post ) has issued a $35-million open innovation international challenge to create new, carbon-based products and markets. The CCEMC invests the money collected into the discovery, development and deployment of clean technology.

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ITF: worldwide transport activity to double by 2050, emissions to rise 16% compared to 2015

Green Car Congress

MAY 19, 2021

According to the ITF Transport Outlook 2021 , the biennial flagship report of the International Transport Forum, a sister organization of the OECD, global transport activity will more than double by 2050, and traffic emissions will rise by 16% compared to 2015 even if existing commitments to decarbonize transport are fully implemented.

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International study identifies 14 key measures to reduce methane and black carbon emissions; reduction in projected global mean warming of ~0.5 °C by 2050

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2012

Circle areas are proportional to values for (A and B) climate change, (C and D) human health (values for population over age 30), and (E and F) agriculture. Black carbon, a product of burning fossil fuels or biomass such as wood or dung, can worsen a number of respiratory and cardiovascular diseases. Source: Shindell et al.

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Denmark, Norway, and US to lead Zero-Emission Shipping Mission

Green Car Congress

JUNE 3, 2021

The governments of Denmark, Norway, and the United States, along with the Global Maritime Forum and the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping, will lead a new Zero-Emission Shipping Mission as part of Mission Innovation. The objective is to help move clean energy solutions from lab to market.

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Extreme E Announces It Has The Lowest Carbon Footprint In International Motorsports

CleanTechnica EVs

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Extreme E, the electric racing championship, has published its first Sustainability Report, which describes its carbon footprint for Season 1. The report summarizes Extreme E’s sustainability tactics and achievements throughout its first season while also outlining its strategy and focus for 2022 and beyond. Drum roll, please!

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Study finds behavior-influencing policies remain critical for mass market success of low-carbon vehicles

Green Car Congress

JULY 23, 2018

Policies to entice consumers away from fossil-fuel powered vehicles and normalize low carbon, alternative-fuel alternatives, such as electric vehicles, are vital if the world is to significantly reduce transport sector carbon pure-emissions, according to a new study. Note the different scaling used in the graphs. McCollum et al.

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How Smart Energy Management for EV Charging Is Connected to the COP26 UN Climate Change Conference

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NOVEMBER 29, 2021

We found ourselves thinking about how Smart Energy Management for EV charging is connected to the COP26 UN Climate Change Conference; Countries from around the world continue to focus on reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions as a key strategy for reducing the rate of global warming.

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Daimler targeting carbon-neutral new passenger car fleet by 2039; PHEVs and EVs > 50% of sales by 2030

Green Car Congress

MAY 13, 2019

Daimler AG aims to have a carbon-neutral new passenger car fleet by 2039, said Ola Källenius, the future Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler AG, and currently still responsible for Group Research & Mercedes-Benz Cars Development as a member of the Board of Management. Earlier post.) All of its European plants will follow by 2022.

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ICCT: IMO committee agrees to establish first climate framework for international shipping

Green Car Congress

APRIL 13, 2018

The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) reports that the Marine Environment Protection Committee of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has adopted a resolution codifying an initial greenhouse gas (GHG) strategy for international shipping.

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Santos reports successful CO2 capture and storage injection trial in Moomba CCS project

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Australia-based natural gas company Santos has successfully injected approximately 100 tonnes of carbon dioxide deep underground into depleted gas reservoirs as part of the final field trial for the Moomba Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) Project.

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How EVs Are Reducing Carbon (CO2) Emissions

Blink Charging

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. One avenue to combat this crisis is a rapid reduction in carbon emissions from our daily transportation, one of the leading contributors of CO 2 emissions.

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

Green Car Congress

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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Australia PM Gillard announces carbon pricing plan; transport fuels exempt, but lowered fuel tax credits to bring carbon price to some businesses

Green Car Congress

JULY 10, 2011

Australia Prime Minister Julia Gillard unveiled Australia’s carbon pricing plan—a core element in a new clean energy plan—in a short address to the nation. The Government intends to introduce legislation to underpin the carbon pricing mechanism into Parliament in the second half of 2011. Click to enlarge.

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DOE awarding $72M to 27 projects to develop and advance carbon capture technologies, including direct air capture

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced the award of approximately $72 million in federal funding to support the development and advancement of carbon capture technologies under two funding opportunity announcements (FOAs). Enabling Production of Low Carbon Emissions Steel Through CO 2 Capture from Blast Furnace Gases. Chevron USA.

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2019 Keeling Curve Prize winners include Opus 12; conversion of CO2 into fuels and chemicals

Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2019

water and electricity to produce higher-energy carbon-based products and a co-product of pure oxygen. The prize recognizes promising projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions or promote carbon uptake. Clean Energy Works (Washington, D.C.) Clean Energy Works (Washington, D.C.) into cost-competitive chemicals and fuels.

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The Complex Calculus of Clean Energy and Zero Emissions

Cars That Think

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Congress has provided hundreds of billions of dollars to speed the deployment of clean-energy technologies. These investments are one reason why the International Energy Agency (IEA) in September insisted that there’s still hope to hold global temperature rise to 1.5 °C clean-tech legislation. clean-tech legislation.

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Caterpillar to supply zero-exhaust emission fleet to graphite miner NMG; offtake agreement for anode material

Green Car Congress

APRIL 24, 2023

Through this offtake MoU, a full circular value chain could be established whereas NMG would supply carbon-neutral graphite materials to Caterpillar for the development of its secure, resilient, and sustainable battery supply chain that would serve to electrify heavy vehicles, including NMG’s Matawinie fleet.

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UNEP study: small number of measures targeting black carbon and tropospheric ozone could yield immediate climate benefits

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 22, 2011

The climate change benefit is estimated for 2050 and human health and crop benefits are for 2030 and beyond. Black carbon and tropospheric ozone are harmful air pollutants that also contribute to climate change. The identified measures complement, but do not replace, anticipated carbon dioxide reduction measures.

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Fast action on black carbon, ozone and methane could help limit global temperature rise to 2 degrees C

Green Car Congress

JUNE 15, 2011

The climate change benefit is estimated for a given year (2050) and human health and crop benefits are. Fast action on pollutants such as black carbon, ground-level ozone and methane may help limit near term global temperature rise and significantly increase the chances of keeping temperature rise below 2 °C (3.6 °F)—and

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IEA: governments must act to ensure sufficient supply of critical minerals to meet net-zero goals

Green Car Congress

MAY 6, 2021

The special report, The Role of Critical Minerals in Clean Energy Transitions , is the most comprehensive global study to date on the central importance of minerals such as copper, lithium, nickel, cobalt and rare earth elements in a secure and rapid transformation of the global energy sector.

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Perspective: The UN Approval Process for Carbon Offsets

Green Car Congress

MARCH 22, 2010

Since 2005, when major greenhouse-gas emitters among the Kyoto signatories were issued caps on their emissions and permitted to buy credits to meet those caps, there has been more than $300 billion worth of carbon transactions. The approval process for carbon offsets has two goals. THE APPROVAL PROCESS.

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IEA: carbon intensity of global energy supply has barely changed in last 20 years; “window of opportunity in transport”

Green Car Congress

APRIL 18, 2013

In a fairly bleak assessment of global progress towards low-carbon energy, the International Energy Agency (IEA) concluded that, despite a few bright spots such as the rapid expansion of renewable technologies and the growth of hybrid and EV sales, the progress is far below that required to achieve a 2 °C pathway—i.e.,

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ARPA-E awarding $39M to 16 projects to grow the domestic critical minerals supply chain

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 28, 2022

E) will award $39 million in funding to 16 projects across 12 states to develop market-ready technologies that will increase domestic supplies of critical elements required for the clean energy transition. RECLAIM: Electrochemical Lithium and Nickel Extraction with Concurrent Carbon Dioxide Mineralization ($2,999,997).

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World Bank/ICCT report provides guidance to reducing black carbon emissions from diesels in developing countries

Green Car Congress

APRIL 14, 2014

Historical Trends in Black Carbon Emissions from Surface Transportation (teragrams of black carbon per year). The transportation sector accounted for approximately 19% of global black carbon emissions in the year 2000, according to the report. Source: Minjares et al. Click to enlarge. Source: Minjares et al., Click to enlarge.

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California Air Resources Board signs MOU with Australian climate agency

Green Car Congress

JULY 31, 2013

Nichols and Chair of the Australian Clean Energy Regulator, Chloe Munro, signed a Memorandum of Understanding to guide collaboration between the agencies in addressing the global issue of climate change. California Air Resources Board Chairman Mary D.

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ICCT Insists That Big Thumb On The Scale Favoring Hydrogen For Trucking Is Appropriate

CleanTechnica EVs

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Recently the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) published a total cost of ownership report on trucking decarbonization which found. continued] The post ICCT Insists That Big Thumb On The Scale Favoring Hydrogen For Trucking Is Appropriate appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Canada, US and Mexico commit to align light- and heavy-duty fuel efficiency and GHG standards out to 2025 and 2027, respectively

Green Car Congress

JUNE 30, 2016

As one of the outcomes of the “Three Amigos” meeting in Ottawa, Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, US President Barack Obama, and Mexico President Enrique Peña Nieto committed to an “ambitious and enduring” North American Climate, Clean Energy, and Environment Partnership. 50% clean power target. 50% clean power target.

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ICAO agrees to market-based measure to address aviation CO2

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 7, 2016

The UN International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has agreed to recommend adoption of a final Resolution text on a new global market-based measure (GMBM) to control CO 2 emissions from international aviation. outside of the international aviation sector—using the concept of “emissions units”. REDD+) or projects (e.g.

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Why Are Major Credible Organizations Like ICCT, SBTi & IMO Getting Energy Demand Wrong?

CleanTechnica EVs

JANUARY 3, 2024

The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT), the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and others. continued] The post Why Are Major Credible Organizations Like ICCT, SBTi & IMO Getting Energy Demand Wrong? appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Argonne National Laboratory to lead US consortium for new CERC medium- and heavy-duty truck technical track; 50% boost in efficiency

Green Car Congress

JULY 23, 2016

The US Department of Energy (DOE) selected Argonne National Laboratory to lead a consortium of university, private sector and national laboratory partners for a new, medium- and heavy-duty truck technical track under the US-China Clean Energy Research Center ( CERC ) Truck Research Utilizing Collaborative Knowledge (TRUCK) program.

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Combating climate change via carbon credits | Autocar Professional

Deloitte forecasts clean hydrogen market to hit US$1.4T per year by 2050

ICAO establishes 2050 net-zero CO2 emission goal for international aviation

Why EVs Aren't a Climate Change Panacea

Mote begins engineering work on biomass-to-hydrogen plant with carbon capture

Group of 285 global investors with more than $20T in assets under management calls for urgent action on investment-grade climate change and energy policies; guidelines for governments

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

Net Zero Carbon to Stop Climate Change: ISO Standard 50010

Hyundai Motor Group, Aramco and KAUST collaborate on new e-fuel for novel combustion system

IEA’s Hydrogen TCP undergoes a major revamp to support global implementation of hydrogen and international collaboration

Government of Canada releases framework for ending fossil fuel subsidies

PCAST suggests 6 key components for climate change strategy to President Obama; adaptation and mitigation

WEF launches First Movers Coalition to drive demand for zero carbon tech

New international Climate and Clean Air Coalition to focus on reduction of short-lived climate pollutants

CCEMC launches $35M international challenge to find useful applications for carbon

ITF: worldwide transport activity to double by 2050, emissions to rise 16% compared to 2015

International study identifies 14 key measures to reduce methane and black carbon emissions; reduction in projected global mean warming of ~0.5 °C by 2050

Denmark, Norway, and US to lead Zero-Emission Shipping Mission

Extreme E Announces It Has The Lowest Carbon Footprint In International Motorsports

Study finds behavior-influencing policies remain critical for mass market success of low-carbon vehicles

How Smart Energy Management for EV Charging Is Connected to the COP26 UN Climate Change Conference

Daimler targeting carbon-neutral new passenger car fleet by 2039; PHEVs and EVs > 50% of sales by 2030

ICCT: IMO committee agrees to establish first climate framework for international shipping

Santos reports successful CO2 capture and storage injection trial in Moomba CCS project

How EVs Are Reducing Carbon (CO2) Emissions

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

Australia PM Gillard announces carbon pricing plan; transport fuels exempt, but lowered fuel tax credits to bring carbon price to some businesses

DOE awarding $72M to 27 projects to develop and advance carbon capture technologies, including direct air capture

2019 Keeling Curve Prize winners include Opus 12; conversion of CO2 into fuels and chemicals

The Complex Calculus of Clean Energy and Zero Emissions

Caterpillar to supply zero-exhaust emission fleet to graphite miner NMG; offtake agreement for anode material

UNEP study: small number of measures targeting black carbon and tropospheric ozone could yield immediate climate benefits

Fast action on black carbon, ozone and methane could help limit global temperature rise to 2 degrees C

IEA: governments must act to ensure sufficient supply of critical minerals to meet net-zero goals

Perspective: The UN Approval Process for Carbon Offsets

IEA: carbon intensity of global energy supply has barely changed in last 20 years; “window of opportunity in transport”

ARPA-E awarding $39M to 16 projects to grow the domestic critical minerals supply chain

World Bank/ICCT report provides guidance to reducing black carbon emissions from diesels in developing countries

California Air Resources Board signs MOU with Australian climate agency

ICCT Insists That Big Thumb On The Scale Favoring Hydrogen For Trucking Is Appropriate

Canada, US and Mexico commit to align light- and heavy-duty fuel efficiency and GHG standards out to 2025 and 2027, respectively

ICAO agrees to market-based measure to address aviation CO2

Why Are Major Credible Organizations Like ICCT, SBTi & IMO Getting Energy Demand Wrong?

Argonne National Laboratory to lead US consortium for new CERC medium- and heavy-duty truck technical track; 50% boost in efficiency

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