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ITF study finds limited environmental and safety impacts of car fleet renewal schemes in US, France and Germany

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Cost-effectiveness of the fleet renewal schemes analysed from the perspective of CO 2 and. Car fleet renewal schemes introduced in the US, France and Germany to stimulate consumer spending on cars in the wake of the 2008. million transactions in which old cars were traded for new vehicles under these car fleet renewal schemes.

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SGH2 building largest green hydrogen production facility in California; gasification of waste into H2

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The plant will feature SGH2’s technology, which will gasify recycled mixed paper waste to produce green hydrogen that reduces carbon emissions by two to three times more than green hydrogen produced using electrolysis and renewable energy, and is five to seven times cheaper. That’s why our partnership with SGH2 is so important. Rex Parris.

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IEA: Decisive action by governments is critical to unlock growth for low-carbon hydrogen

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When the IEA released its special report on The Future of Hydrogen for the G20 in 2019, only France, Japan and Korea had strategies for the use of hydrogen. But this time, we are seeing exciting progress in making hydrogen cleaner, more affordable and more available for use across different sectors of the economy.

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Hydrogen Opposed Piston Engine Working Group formed

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—Pierre Duret of DI2S Consulting & Training and former director Powertrain and Sustainable Mobility, IFP School (France). DI2S Consulting & Training, Paris, France. The core business is the production of renewable fuels and clean, efficient energy conversion technologies. ID-Technologies, Fribourg, Switzerland.

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Brazil to Increase Mandatory Biodiesel Blend to 5% in 2010; Mandatory Emissions Testing for Vehicles

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Currently, Brazil is fourth, with Germany, the US and France in the number 1, 2 and 3 positions respectively. Our urban areas and highways will have cleaner fuel, which also creates jobs and generates income to the poor through family farming. Minister of Mines and Energy Edison Lobão.

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CCFA counters Paris mayor’s proposed total diesel ban with suggestion to focus on legacy fleet

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Mayor Hidalgo described her anti-pollution plan, which will be considered by the Conseil de Paris (the assembly governing the city) on 9 February, to the weekly Le Journal du Dimanche (leJDD) on 6 December. The promotion of diesel fuel has been especially notable in France, where it is less expensive than unleaded gas. ”.

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Cleantech Blog: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles

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Renewables That Even Coal-Based Utilities Can Love. Individuals and businesses lose months and connect fees when they add solar and other forms of renewable energy to the grid. A free car on a four-year plan in France is another idea mentioned by Shai Agassi, CEO of Project Better Place. 2) Chevy Volt (2) China (2) ECOD3.SA

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