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Renewable-methanol fueled Geely cars in fleet testing in Iceland; 70% reduction in WTW CO2 compared to gasoline

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The average in-use emissions were calculated as 46 g CO2 per kilometer, accounting for the consumption of both fuels. Compared to gasoline or diesel methanol however offers much cleaner combustion, free of soot and emits no traces of sulphur or carcinogenic compounds which are formed in the combustion of liquid fossil fuels.

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Study: countries seeking to cut CO2 emissions must get a handle on city-level emissions

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Total CO 2 emissions of 182 Chinese cities. For example, by identifying the worst factories or plants for emissions—the super-polluting units within an economic area—it would be possible to improve them with new, cleaner technology, cutting emissions without major economic disruption, he researchers suggest. Shan et al.

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Report: SUV boom, VW diesel scandal, Chinese steel all relate to slipping CO2 progress

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In the aftermath of the Volkswagen diesel emissions scandal and all of its settlement terms, it might seem that a cleaner, more efficient future is assured. Electric possibilities will offer far lower carbon dioxide and local criteria emissions over the long term, but in the short term the aftermath of the diesel matters gets complicated.

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Sapphire Energy pairs with Sinopec as one of 6 new US-China EcoPartnerships; algae-derived crude oil

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This collaboration between our two companies exemplifies the mutual goal of producing cleaner energy solutions for the US and China. —Cynthia “CJ” Warner, Sapphire CEO. —Cynthia “CJ” Warner, Sapphire CEO.

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China lags in efforts to achieve 2025 green steel goals, analysts say – ET Auto

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The global steel industry is responsible for around 8% of the world’s carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, and more than half of all production takes place in China. DRI is a cleaner way of turning iron ore into iron, which can then be processed into pellets that can be used in EAF.

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Say it ain’t so: BMW, Volkswagen, and Renault take aim at Europe’s ICE ban

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Failure to comply with the new rules will come at a cost, a €95 ($102) fine for every vehicle registered in the EU, multiplied annually by each CO2 g/km above the target. “We We believe a comprehensive review of CO2 fleet legislation in the EU is essential,” BMW CEO Oliver Zipse said yesterday, as reported in Automotive News Europe.

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

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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. She completed her Ph.D. Munger, J.

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