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Carbon emissions from generating electricity for electric vehicles vary greatly across the individual US states

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MAY 1, 2023

by Michael Sivak, Sivak Applied Research The overall advantage of battery electric over gasoline vehicles, in terms of well-to-wheels emissions of greenhouse gases, has been well documented. However, the emissions of electric vehicles depend greatly on the energy source used to generate the electricity that powers them.

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Flying first class on a single domestic round trip can contribute more greenhouse gas emissions than a year of driving

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JULY 1, 2019

This analysis examined the effect of flight distance on greenhouse gas emissions per passenger, and compared emissions from flying different distances with annual emissions from driving. Greenhouse gas emissions were examined for 17 nonstop flights with round-trip distances ranging from 131 miles to 19,040 miles.

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Mercedes-Benz blockchain pilot project provides transparency on CO2 emissions in cobalt supply chain

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JANUARY 31, 2020

Together with start-up Circulor , Mercedes-Benz is conducting a pilot project for transparency on CO 2 emissions in the cobalt supply chain as part of STARTUP AUTOBAHN. In addition, the data network documents whether the Daimler sustainability standards are passed on throughout the entire supply chain. Blockchain in the supply chain.

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Applications now open for California $44.1M Zero-Emission Drayage Truck and Infrastructure Pilot Project

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NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Funds provided through this proposed solicitation include $24 million for projects eligible under CARB’s Fiscal Year 2019-20 Funding Plan for Clean Transportation Incentives for Low Carbon Transportation Investments and the Air Quality Improvement Program, and $20.1

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IMO Environment Committee approves draft mandatory regulations to cut ship carbon intensity; technical and operational

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NOVEMBER 21, 2020

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) has approved draft new mandatory regulations to cut the carbon intensity of existing ships. This builds on current mandatory energy efficiency requirements to further reduce greenhouse gas emissions from shipping.

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Study: annual climate impact of wild pigs could be greater than 1.1M cars

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JULY 20, 2021

By uprooting carbon trapped in soil, wild pigs (feral swine), are releasing around 4.9 million metric tonnes of carbon dioxide annually across the globe, the equivalent of 1.1 When soils are disturbed from humans ploughing a field or, in this case, from wild animals uprooting, carbon is released into the atmosphere.

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Perspective: The UN Approval Process for Carbon Offsets

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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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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

Although a lightweight steel vehicle has a lower production phase environmental impact, those initial gains are erased by higher energy use and carbon emissions during the steel vehicle’s use phase, the study found. Emissions Fuel Efficiency Materials Weight reduction' Source: Sujit Das, ORNL. Click to enlarge. —Sujit Das.

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California ARB approves more rebate funding for hybrid and zero-emission cars, trucks, buses9

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JUNE 29, 2012

ARB will use the majority of those funds for its California Clean Vehicle Rebate Project to provide incentives for the purchase of zero-emission and plug-in hybrid passenger cars. There will also be an additional $10 million in incentives for hybrid and zero-emission trucks and buses.

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Westport Launches First Global Carbon Finance Program for Transportation Registered to the Voluntary Carbon Standard

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MARCH 25, 2010

in collaboration with Grütter Consulting , has launched a program to monetize the carbon emission reductions associated with Cummins Westport (CWI) and Westport HD natural gas engines. Westport and CWI natural gas powered vehicles sold since 1 January 2009 will be eligible for carbon credits based on an agreed price per tonne.

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CRC ACES Phase 2 report finds emissions from modern heavy-duty diesels well below required levels

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DECEMBER 4, 2013

2010 engines emissions reduction relative to 2010, 2007, and 2004 US emission standards. The study, the Phase 2 Report of the comprehensive Advanced Collaborative Emissions Study (ACES). These reductions came while emissions of fine particles were also 92% lower than the 2010 standard 99% lower than 2004 emissions.

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California Fuel Cell Partnership envisions 70,000 heavy-duty fuel cell electric trucks supported by 200 hydrogen stations in-state by 2035

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AUGUST 4, 2021

The California Fuel Cell Partnership (CaFCP) released a new foundational document for heavy-duty class 8 fuel cell electric trucks (FCETs), “ Fuel Cell Electric Trucks: A Vision for Freight Movement in California and Beyond ,” that envisions 70,000 trucks supported by 200 heavy-duty truck stations by 2035.

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Researchers show oil palm plantation expansion a significant source of CO2; projected to contribute more than all of Canada’s current fossil fuel emissions by 2020

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OCTOBER 8, 2012

Its expanding production is driving rainforest destruction and massive carbon dioxide emissions, according to a new study led by researchers at Stanford and Yale universities. Using these leases in combination with land cover maps, the team estimated future land-clearing and carbon emissions from plantations. Kimberly M.

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bp & Ørsted to produce green H2 at Lingen refinery; industrial-scale electrolyzer powered by offshore wind

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NOVEMBER 15, 2020

renewable power, producing zero emissions. definitive documents and plan to make a final investment decision (FID) early 2022, subject ?to energy, this produces ‘green’ hydrogen, without generating direct carbon emissions. ?Hydrogen produced by reforming natural gas, which does result in CO 2 emissions.

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EPA finalizes ICAO-aligned GHG emissions standards for aircraft; “no costs and no emission reductions”

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DECEMBER 29, 2020

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for airplanes used in commercial aviation and large business jets. This action will align US standards with the international carbon dioxide emissions standards already set by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

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California ARB posts discussion document on $500M FY 2016-17 spend for low carbon transportation and fuels; $230M to fund CVRP

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MARCH 28, 2016

The California Air Resources Board (ARB) staff has posted a discussion document. prior to a 4 April 2016 public workshop on the development of the FY 2016-17 Funding Plan for Low Carbon Transportation and Fuels Investments and AQIP. million for Air Quality Improvement Program (AQIP) projects.

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CARB extends Low Carbon Fuel Standard by 10 years, doubles the intensity reduction target to 20%

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) voted to extend the Low Carbon Fuel Standard ( LCFS ) by ten years to 2030 and to double the program’s carbon intensity reductions target from 10 to 20 percent. Under the LCFS, petroleum refineries and fuel importers must gradually reduce the average carbon intensity of the fuels they sell.

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California ARB holding public workshop for review of OPGEE crude oil production lifecycle assessment model

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JUNE 29, 2012

The California Air Resources Board (ARB) is holding a public workshop on 12 July 2012 to discuss the lifecycle assessment of crude oil production within the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) regulation. Draft Version A of the Oil Production Greenhouse Gas Emissions Estimator (OPGEE), supporting documentation for the model (by Hassan M.

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California ARB biofuel carbon intensity data for LCFS highlights diversity of ethanol pathways

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MAY 28, 2011

The California Air Resources Board (ARB) staff has updated carbon intensities (CIs) and other information about registered biorefineries, and posted the information at the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) biorefinery-registration webpage. Gasoline baseline of 95.86 g CO 2 e/MJ highlighted in red for comparison. Data: California ARB.

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India adopts National Electric Mobility Mission Plan 2020; 6-7M electrified vehicles by 2020, total investment up to $4.1B

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AUGUST 30, 2012

India’s National Council for Electric Mobility (NCEM) has adopted the National Electric Mobility Mission Plan 2020 (NEMMP 2020), which is the mission document for National Mission for Electric Mobility (NMEM). This will also result in substantial lowering of vehicular emissions and a decrease in carbon dioxide emissions by 1.3%

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U-M researchers challenge USPS EV environmental study

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AUGUST 29, 2022

A new University of Michigan study finds that making the switch to all-electric mail-delivery vehicles would lead to far greater reductions in greenhouse gas emissions than previously estimated by the US Postal Service (USPS). An all-electric fleet would reduce lifetime greenhouse gas emissions by 14.7 Earlier post.). Woody et al.

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Study suggests global impact of obesity may be extra ~700MT/y CO2eq: about 1.6% of worldwide GHG emissions

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DECEMBER 23, 2019

Therefore, the researchers conclude, the total impact of obesity may be an extra emissions of ~700 megatons per year of CO 2 eq—about 1.6% of worldwide GHG emissions. Inasmuch as obesity is an important contributor to global GHG burden, strategies to reduce its prevalence should prioritize efforts to reduce GHG emissions.

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Do Auto Emissions Kill As Many People As Car Crashes?

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NOVEMBER 13, 2014

Carbon-dioxide emissions have documented negative effects at a planetary level--but could the other gases coming out of vehicle tailpipes be as hazardous to overall public health in total as car accidents are? Emissions generally aren''t discussed in terms of individual.'

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Electrification Coalition launches online EV Policy Showroom

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JANUARY 29, 2021

Users can search by state and/or policy category, such as charging incentives, EV purchase incentives, Zero Emission Vehicle programs and EV-ready building codes, and monitor EV fees. This interactive search tool also includes a comprehensive nationwide database of state policies pertaining to transportation electrification.

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National Low Carbon Fuel Standard study releases major Technical Analysis and Policy Design reports; providing a scientific basis for policy decisions

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JULY 19, 2012

The National Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) Project has released two major reports that synthesize its findings from the past several years of work: a Technical Analysis Report (TAR) and Policy Design Recommendations.

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WWF Reports Finds Industrial Biotechnology Could Reduce CO2 Emissions Between 1-2.5 Billion Tonnes per Year by 2030

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

billion tons of CO 2 equivalent emissions per year by 2030, compared with a scenario in which no industrial biotechnology applications are available—more than Germany’s total reported emissions in 1990— according to a set of two reports recently published by WWF Denmark. Industrial biotechnology”. Click to enlarge.

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UK Publishes Strategy for Low Carbon Transport

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JULY 15, 2009

The UK’s Department for Transport has published a strategy designed to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide from the transport sector by around 14% (17.7 Transport currently makes up 21% of all UK domestic carbon emissions. Using market-based measures to encourage a shift to lower carbon transport.

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DHL Express announces two of the largest SAF deals yet with bp and Neste; > 211M gallons

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MARCH 22, 2022

DHL expects the strategic collaborations to save approximately two million tons of carbon dioxide emissions over the aviation fuel lifecycle—equivalent to the annual greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 400,000 passenger cars. In total, this corresponds to 12,000 carbon neutral long-haul flights.

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Stellantis, Samsung SDI to build second battery gigafactory in the US

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JULY 24, 2023

Stellantis is on track to become a carbon net zero corporation by 2038, all scopes included, with single-digit percentage compensation of remaining emissions. The transaction is subject to the execution of definitive documentation.

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Eight energy majors commit to reduce methane emissions within natural gas industry

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NOVEMBER 23, 2017

BP, Eni, ExxonMobil, Repsol, Shell, Statoil, Total and Wintershall committed to reduce further methane emissions from the natural gas assets they operate around the world. Numerous studies have shown the importance of quickly reducing methane emissions if we’re to meet growing energy demand and multiple environmental goals.

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Canada and Alberta to Invest C$865M in Athabasca Oil Sands Carbon Capture and Storage Project

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OCTOBER 8, 2009

The provincial government of Alberta and the federal government of Canada will invest C$865 million (US$822 million) in a large-scale Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) project in the Athabasca oil sands. Quest public disclosure document. Tags: Canada Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) Oil sands. Overview of the Quest CCS project.

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FREYR Battery in strategic partnership with Hana Technology for battery automation production equipment

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AUGUST 25, 2022

FREYR has licensed the 24M platform with the ambition to reduce the steps in the battery cell manufacturing process and subsequently reduce carbon emissions. Hana Technology will also collaborate with FREYR to review, develop, and improve its technical documentation.

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DOE Releases Report on Techniques to Ensure Safe, Effective Geologic Carbon Sequestration

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MARCH 19, 2009

The US Department of Energy’s Office of Fossil Energy’s National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) has created a comprehensive new document that examines existing and emerging techniques to monitor, verify, and account for carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) stored in geologic formations.

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California ARB staff posts revised models for determining direct lifecycle emissions of fuels

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JUNE 5, 2015

of the California-Modified Greenhouse Gases, Regulated Emissions, and Energy Use in Transportation (CA-GREET) Tier 1 and Tier 2 models. That order designated CA-GREET, version 1.8b, as the model to be used for estimating direct life cycle emissions from the production, transport, and use of transportation fuels.

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FREYR and 24M sign licensing and services agreement for mass production of Li-ion battery cells; Glencore for raw materials

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DECEMBER 25, 2020

24M has fundamentally redesigned the traditional LIB cell technology and production platform, delivering higher energy density per battery while enabling substantial reduction in capex, operating costs, CO2 emissions and physical footprint of the manufacturing facility as compared to conventional solutions.

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Argonne releases GREET 2020

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OCTOBER 10, 2020

Argonne National Laboratory’s Systems Assessment Center has released the 2020 version of the suite of GREET models and associated documentation. Users can evaluate the impacts on energy use, water consumption, and emissions of e-fuel production pathways using different hydrogen (H 2 ) and electricity sources. CO 2 -derived ethanol.

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Documenting the EV battery material supply chain: Traceability challenges, Part One

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JANUARY 18, 2023

The term refers to a process for documenting the source of a product, along with all the links in the supply chain, and it has long been important in various industries. In the EV industry, there are two separate (but related) reasons to establish a traceability process: sustainability and documenting the country of origin.

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Czech government, ?EZ sign MOU on $2.4B, 40GWh gigafactory; ?EZ lithium mine project progressing

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JULY 29, 2021

The document sets forth the basic conditions for the establishment of the factory and is a prerequisite for agreements with other potential investors, including automakers and battery manufacturers. ? Battery-grade lithium carbonate was produced in every LCT with lithium recoveries of up to 92.0% achieved in the four LCTs performed.

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European Strategy for low-emission mobility stresses digital tech, electrification and ZEVs

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JULY 22, 2016

Earlier this week, the European Commission published a strategy for low-emission mobility, which sets out guiding principles to Member States to prepare for the future. EU legislation currently refers to low-emission vehicles as vehicles having tailpipe emissions below 50 g/km. Moving towards zero-emission vehicles.

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CSA group and IPAC-CO2 propose bi-national standard for geologic storage of CO2

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NOVEMBER 16, 2012

CSA Group, a leading developer of standards, codes and training programs, and the International Performance Assessment Centre for Geologic Storage of Carbon Dioxide (IPAC-CO 2 Research Inc.), The genesis of the standard was a seed document developed by IPAC-CO 2 based on their research. This represents an increase of 1.0

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DOT, EPA Set National Standards for Fuel Economy and First Greenhouse Gas Emission Levels For Light-Duty Vehicles

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APRIL 1, 2010

Starting with 2012 model year vehicles, the rules together require automakers to improve fleet-wide fuel economy and reduce fleet-wide greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 5% every year: NHTSA has established fuel economy standards that strengthen each year reaching an estimated 34.1 Final joint technical support document.

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European Commission outlines comprehensive Transport 2050 plan to increase mobility while cutting transport CO2 emissions 60%; phasing out conventionally-fueled (non-hybrid) cars in cities by 2050

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MARCH 28, 2011

The proposals are also intended to reduce Europe’s dependence on imported oil and cut carbon emissions in transport by 60% by 2050. Transport 2050 is a roadmap for a competitive transport sector that increases mobility and cuts emissions. By 2050, key goals will include no more conventionally-fuelled cars—i.e.,

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DS Automobiles and PENSKE AUTOSPORT unveil the DS E-TENSE FE23 Gen3

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DECEMBER 2, 2022

Flax and recycled carbon fibre will be used in the construction of the car’s bodywork for the first time. The carbon fibre will be recycled from the Gen2 cars in order to reduce the overall amount of new carbon fibre created. All unavoidable emissions will be offset as part of Formula E’s net zero carbon commitment.

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US charges Audi manager with conspiracy to cheat US emissions tests; sacrificing NOx control for a sound system

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JULY 10, 2017

The US has charged a former Audi manager via criminal complaint for his role in a conspiracy to defraud US regulators and customers by implementing defeat device software in thousands of Audi diesel vehicles to cheat US emissions tests. According to CW1, and as corroborated by contemporaneous documentation, the proposed Audi 3.0

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Carbon emissions from generating electricity for electric vehicles vary greatly across the individual US states

Flying first class on a single domestic round trip can contribute more greenhouse gas emissions than a year of driving

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Mercedes-Benz blockchain pilot project provides transparency on CO2 emissions in cobalt supply chain

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Applications now open for California $44.1M Zero-Emission Drayage Truck and Infrastructure Pilot Project

IMO Environment Committee approves draft mandatory regulations to cut ship carbon intensity; technical and operational

Study: annual climate impact of wild pigs could be greater than 1.1M cars

Perspective: The UN Approval Process for Carbon Offsets

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

California ARB approves more rebate funding for hybrid and zero-emission cars, trucks, buses9

Westport Launches First Global Carbon Finance Program for Transportation Registered to the Voluntary Carbon Standard

CRC ACES Phase 2 report finds emissions from modern heavy-duty diesels well below required levels

California Fuel Cell Partnership envisions 70,000 heavy-duty fuel cell electric trucks supported by 200 hydrogen stations in-state by 2035

Researchers show oil palm plantation expansion a significant source of CO2; projected to contribute more than all of Canada’s current fossil fuel emissions by 2020

bp & Ørsted to produce green H2 at Lingen refinery; industrial-scale electrolyzer powered by offshore wind

EPA finalizes ICAO-aligned GHG emissions standards for aircraft; “no costs and no emission reductions”

California ARB posts discussion document on $500M FY 2016-17 spend for low carbon transportation and fuels; $230M to fund CVRP

CARB extends Low Carbon Fuel Standard by 10 years, doubles the intensity reduction target to 20%

California ARB holding public workshop for review of OPGEE crude oil production lifecycle assessment model

California ARB biofuel carbon intensity data for LCFS highlights diversity of ethanol pathways

India adopts National Electric Mobility Mission Plan 2020; 6-7M electrified vehicles by 2020, total investment up to $4.1B

U-M researchers challenge USPS EV environmental study

Study suggests global impact of obesity may be extra ~700MT/y CO2eq: about 1.6% of worldwide GHG emissions

Do Auto Emissions Kill As Many People As Car Crashes?

Electrification Coalition launches online EV Policy Showroom

National Low Carbon Fuel Standard study releases major Technical Analysis and Policy Design reports; providing a scientific basis for policy decisions

WWF Reports Finds Industrial Biotechnology Could Reduce CO2 Emissions Between 1-2.5 Billion Tonnes per Year by 2030

UK Publishes Strategy for Low Carbon Transport

DHL Express announces two of the largest SAF deals yet with bp and Neste; > 211M gallons

Stellantis, Samsung SDI to build second battery gigafactory in the US

Eight energy majors commit to reduce methane emissions within natural gas industry

Canada and Alberta to Invest C$865M in Athabasca Oil Sands Carbon Capture and Storage Project

FREYR Battery in strategic partnership with Hana Technology for battery automation production equipment

DOE Releases Report on Techniques to Ensure Safe, Effective Geologic Carbon Sequestration

California ARB staff posts revised models for determining direct lifecycle emissions of fuels

FREYR and 24M sign licensing and services agreement for mass production of Li-ion battery cells; Glencore for raw materials

Argonne releases GREET 2020

Documenting the EV battery material supply chain: Traceability challenges, Part One

Czech government, ?EZ sign MOU on $2.4B, 40GWh gigafactory; ?EZ lithium mine project progressing

European Strategy for low-emission mobility stresses digital tech, electrification and ZEVs

CSA group and IPAC-CO2 propose bi-national standard for geologic storage of CO2

DOT, EPA Set National Standards for Fuel Economy and First Greenhouse Gas Emission Levels For Light-Duty Vehicles

European Commission outlines comprehensive Transport 2050 plan to increase mobility while cutting transport CO2 emissions 60%; phasing out conventionally-fueled (non-hybrid) cars in cities by 2050

DS Automobiles and PENSKE AUTOSPORT unveil the DS E-TENSE FE23 Gen3

US charges Audi manager with conspiracy to cheat US emissions tests; sacrificing NOx control for a sound system

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