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Audi aims to reduce CO2 emissions by 30% over the vehicle lifecycle by 2025

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In the long term, Audi is pursuing the vision of CO2-neutral mobility and aims to be climate-neutral throughout the company on balance by 2050. Audi is focusing on the electric car, which has the best carbon footprint of all drive systems in the largest markets over its entire service life. 97.9 - 111.9

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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. Climate Change Emissions Fuel Efficiency Policy'

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EC proposes 95 grams CO2/km target for new cars by 2020, 147 grams for light vans; super credits for cars below 35g

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The European Commission today proposed targets for the further reduction of carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) emissions from new cars and light commercial vehicles (vans) by 2020. This is one more important step towards a competitive, low-carbon economy. —Connie Hedegaard, EU Commissioner for Climate Action. Earlier post.).

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MPG Marathon winner nears 100mpg milestone

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This year’s MPG Marathon saw eco-drivers once again proving the possibilities of considerate driving to achieve staggering fuel savings. This year’s winner of the annual celebration of frugal footwork achieved an amazing 96 mpg! mpg, an impressive 25.09 MPS with a manufacturer’s combined mpg of 29.1, per cent.

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EIA Energy Outlook 2010 Reference Case Projects Moderate Growth in US Energy Consumption, Greater Use of Renewables, and Reduced Oil and Natural Gas Imports

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New light duty vehicle efficiency reaches 40 mpg by 2035. Energy-Related Carbon Dioxide (CO 2 ) Emissions Continue to Grow, Assuming No New Policies. per year, assuming no new policies to reduce energy-related CO2 emissions. Tags: Climate Change Emissions Fuel Efficiency Fuels. Source: EIA. Click to enlarge.

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Transport Ministers endorse 2009 MPG Marathon in Coventry

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The new Secretary of State for Transport Lord Adonis and Transport Minister Sadiq Khan have both endorsed fuel efficiency extravaganza, the 2009 ALD Automotive/TOTAL ECO 10 MPG Marathon in Coventry on September 30 and 1st October. The event, which is supported by Act on CO2 and the Energy Saving Trust, will take place over two days.

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US Secretary of Transportation Says Reducing Vehicle Miles Traveled Necessary for Substantive CO2 Reduction from Transportation

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In recent testimony before the US Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, US Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood said that substantive reductions in carbon emissions from transportation will require policies and programs that reduce vehicle miles traveled (VMT).