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UCL-led study finds climate impact caused by growing space industry needs urgent mitigation

Green Car Congress

JUNE 26, 2022

The rapidly growing space industry may have a greater climate effect than the aviation industry and undo repair to the protective ozone layer if left unregulated, according to a new study led by UCL and published in the journal Earth’s Future as an open-access paper. —Ryan et al. —Ryan et al.

Climate

Climate Ozone Industrial Industry

International automotive researchers emphasize the importance of continued development of the internal combustion engine

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OCTOBER 9, 2019

Thirty-seven globally prominent scientists representing the International Journal of Engine Research have published an open-access editorial addressing the future of the Internal Combustion Engine, and stressing the importance for continued development of more efficient and even lower-emitting technologies. —Reitz et al.

International

International Engine Exhaust Emissions

IIASA study proposes solid air hydrogen liquefaction as efficient addition to hydrogen liquefaction supply chain

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APRIL 30, 2023

A new approach developed by researchers from the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) in Austria and international colleagues proposes using solid air (nitrogen or oxygen) as a medium for recycling cooling energy across the hydrogen liquefaction supply chain. —Julian Hunt Resources Hunt, J., Montanari, P.,

Hydrogen

Hydrogen Supplies Climate Change Economy

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

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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. will support the IEA Hydrogen TCP future developments.

Hydrogen

Hydrogen International Global Climate Change

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

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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.

Climate Change

Climate Change Climate Global Energy

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

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NOVEMBER 23, 2017

The commitment was made as part of wider efforts by the global energy industry to ensure that natural gas continues to play a critical role in helping meet future energy demand while addressing climate change. —Mark Radka, Head of UN Environment’s Energy and Climate Branch.

Gas

Gas Emissions Industrial Industry

MITEI releases report on 3-year study of future mobility; technological innovation, policies, and behavioral changes all needed; “car pride” an issue

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 24, 2019

The report is the culmination of MITEI’s three-year Mobility of the Future study, which is part of MIT’s Plan for Action on Climate Change. Understanding the future of personal mobility requires an integrated analysis of technology, infrastructure, consumer choice, and government policy.

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Future MIT Climate Change Alternative Fuels

Driving Towards a Sustainable Future: The Rise of Electric Autos in India

Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

As the second-most populous country in the world and one of the largest consumers of fossil fuels, India is making significant strides in adopting electric vehicles (EVs) as a solution to combat climate change and reduce air pollution.

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India Auto Future Electrical

Optimus Technologies closes $17.8M Series A to advance Vector System for heavy-duty engines on 100% biodiesel

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APRIL 28, 2023

Optimus Technologies’ Vector System also can be built into new engines as they are manufactured, leveraging the foundational diesel engine for the transition to a low-carbon future.

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Engine Chevron Wisconsin North America

Lucid Motors announces first international plant in Saudi Arabia

Teslarati

MARCH 1, 2022

Lucid announced that its first international plant will be located in Saudi Arabia. Lucid aspires to be a catalyst for change wherever we go, so it makes perfect sense that we are bringing electric vehicles to one of the world’s biggest oil-producing nations. The new international plant is expected to produce 150,000 vehicles per year.

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia International Motors Motoring

UK auto industry warns anti-diesel agenda and slow uptake of EVs could mean missing 2021 CO2 targets; rising CO2 average in 2017

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

The UK automotive industry warned that the current anti-diesel agenda combined with the ongoing slow take-up of electric vehicles could mean industry misses its next round of CO 2 targets in 2021, with negative consequences for the UK’s own climate change goals. less CO 2 than those they replaced. to a new low of 165.4

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2017 Auto Industry Diesel CO2

The $32-Trillion Push To Disrupt The Entire Oil Industry

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

International oil companies (IOCs) are likely to face a Black Swan scenario, which could end up being a boon for state-owned oil companies (NOCs). A combination of activist institutional investors, international pension funds and NGOs, is a new force to be dealt with.

Oil

Oil Industrial Industry Financing

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

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JANUARY 16, 2013

Black carbon (BC) is the second largest man-made contributor to global warming and its influence on climate has been greatly underestimated, according to the first quantitative and comprehensive analysis of this pollutant’s climate impact. In a special comment on the significance of the Bond et al.

Climate Change

Climate Change Climate Carbon CO2

IRENA: doubling global share of renewable energy by 2030 could save trillions annually from avoided expenditures on pollution and climate change

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MARCH 17, 2016

trillion annually by 2030—15 times more than the costs— according to a new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). There is also great potential to increase renewables in transport, buildings and industry, but these sectors are currently lagging behind.

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Climate Change Renewable Pollution Climate

Study: Population Change Could Significantly Affect Climate Change

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OCTOBER 13, 2010

Urbanization will be particularly important in many developing countries, especially China and India, and aging will be important in industrialized countries. A slowing of population growth in developing countries today will have a large impact on future global population size. —Shonali Pachauri.

Climate Change

Climate Change Climate Emissions India

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

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JULY 4, 2023

Demand is expected to initially build on the decarbonization of existing industrial uses of hydrogen (95 MtH 2 eq), most notably for fertilizer production. Reducing our carbon emissions and the physical and economic damages from unmitigated climate change is a massive win for nations and businesses alike. Spur action.

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Clean Cleaning Hydrogen Market

GlobalData: China advancing hydrogen engines to meet sustainability goals

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OCTOBER 26, 2022

As much as skeptics insist that the internal combustion engine (ICE) is dead and hydrogen is a non-starter, it appears that significant research and development is being conducted into the technology across geographies. These engines offer zero vehicular emissions, quick charging, and better ranges. China Yuchai.

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Hydrogen China Engine Commercial

Global Industry Alliance (GIA) launched to support low carbon shipping

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JULY 5, 2017

Leading shipowners and operators, classification societies, engine and technology builders and suppliers, big data providers, and oil companies have signed up to a new Global Industry Alliance (GIA) to support transitioning shipping and its related industries towards a low carbon future.

Industrial

Industrial Industry Global Carbon

Wärtsilä Power-to-X project gets €1M in government support

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APRIL 21, 2020

In the future, fossil fuels will be replaced by these renewable synthetic fuels to mitigate climate change, the company said. Under its X-Ahead project, Wärtsilä will form and lead a strong network of universities, research industries, and small and medium-sized enterprises on a national, as well as a global scale.

Power

Power Powered Finland Climate Change

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

Driivz

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.

Climate Change

Climate Change Climate Connect Connected

Samsung Heavy to partner with KAREI to develop molten-salt reactor floating power plants and nuclear-powered ships

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JUNE 10, 2021

Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) is making a full-scale effort to develop offshore nuclear power plant technology. Through this agreement, SHI plans to pioneer the MSR-based floating nuclear power plant and nuclear-powered ship market as part of strengthening its capacity for future new business expansion.

Molten Salt

Molten Salt Power Powered Climate Change

State Department issues Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement on Keystone XL Pipeline: climate change impacts

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MARCH 2, 2013

The document is a detailed draft technical review of potential environmental impacts associated with the segment of the pipeline in the US, including: impacts from construction, impacts from potential spills, impacts related to climate change, and economic impacts. What Keystone XL would carry. tank-to-wheels, TTW). —Draft SEIS.

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Airbus and major airlines partner to explore direct air carbon capture technology

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JULY 19, 2022

Airbus and a number of major airlines—Air Canada, Air France-KLM, easyJet, International Airlines Group, LATAM Airlines Group, Lufthansa Group and Virgin Atlantic—have signed Letters of Intent (LoI) to explore opportunities for a future supply of carbon removal credits from direct air carbon capture technology.

Carbon

Carbon Climate Change Climate Purchase

RESPONSE TO CLIMATE CHANGE COMMISSION: Drive Electric’s advice on the second draft of the Emissions Reduction Plan (2026-2030)

Drive Electric

JUNE 19, 2023

Our response to the draft advice Our response relates to: Chapter 9 Energy and Industry Chapter 11 Transport We are focused on the sections of the draft advice that relate to our mission to accelerate the uptake of e-mobility in New Zealand to support the decarbonisation transport. We have more than 70 members from the sector.

Climate Change

Climate Change Climate New Zealand Emissions

PNNL-led international study finds ultrafine aerosols have outsize impact on storm clouds, precipitation

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JANUARY 27, 2018

vehicles) and industrial air pollution—fuel powerful storms and influence weather much more than has been appreciated, according to a study published in the journal Science. Aerosol impacts are a key uncertainty in understanding the current and future climate as well as extreme weather. —Jiwen Fan.

International

International Brazil Climate Pollution

IEEE President’s Note: Making IEEE a Force for Change

Cars That Think

MARCH 1, 2023

It has given me the opportunity to speak at more than 200 IEEE events, where I have had the pleasure of engaging with academics, young professionals, and midcareer engineers in industry and government, some of whom are women and underrepresented minorities. Today the world faces its largest modern-day threat: climate change.

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Climate Change Climate Egypt South America

AFWERX extends submission deadline of Reimagining Energy Challenge for Air Force, DoD

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OCTOBER 20, 2020

Submissions are currently being accepted from across the globe, both domestic and international organizations and individuals are encouraged to participate. The DoD must partner with those leading this disruption in both industry and academia, to ensure we maintain our competitive advantage.

Energy

Energy Climate Change Energy Storage 2020

MIT Energy Initiative launches 3-year study on future of transportation; technology, fuel, infrastructure, policy, and consumer preference

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APRIL 11, 2017

As part of MIT’s five-year Plan for Action on Climate Change, the MIT Energy Initiative (MITEI) has launched a major study—“Mobility of the Future”—to explore how consumers and markets will respond to potentially disruptive technologies, business models, and government policies.

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MIT Transportation Future Energy

Gov’t, industry, national labs collaborate on comprehensive cradle-to-grave LCA study and economic assessment of LDV GHG reductions

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FEBRUARY 11, 2018

The ranges of the levelized cost of driving (LCD) and cost of avoided carbon are narrower for the future technology pathways, reflecting the expected economic competitiveness of these alternative vehicles and fuels. automotive and energy industries. The team expects future vehicle efficiency gains to reduce emissions to ?350

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Industrial Industry Gasoline-Electric PHEV

President’s Note: Forging Partnerships will Sharpen IEEE’s Edge

Cars That Think

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

I also want the organization to be globally recognized as a force for change. This year, I chartered four ad hoc committees: climate change, innovative funding models, president-elect campaign pilot program, and multimedia-based digital reality technologies. For example, IEEE is now engaged closely with the U.N.

United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates Climate Change Climate Green

New phase of globalization could undermine efforts to reduce CO2 emissions

Green Car Congress

MAY 14, 2018

A new study finds that the growth of carbon production from Chinese exports has slowed or reversed, reflecting a “new phase of globalization” between developing countries that could undermine international efforts to reduce emissions. The paper is published in Nature Communications. trillion) in 2014. trillion) in 2014.

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Study: expanding Brazilian sugarcane for ethanol could reduce global CO2 emissions by up to 5.6%

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OCTOBER 24, 2017

Vastly expanding sugarcane production in Brazil for conversion to ethanol could reduce current global CO 2 emissions by as much as 5.6%, according to a new study by an international team led by researchers from the University of Illinois. The carbon-related costs of converting the land to sugarcane fields were included in the analysis.

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Brazil Emissions Global Climate Change

Oxford team suggests realizing EV revolution will require much better understanding of consumer behavior, policy and industry support

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MAY 1, 2012

Industry could assist by exploring new business models such as vehicle leasing, which already makes up a share of US and UK vehicle markets. These findings indicate that government and industry need to more effectively communicate how BEVs can address both the financial concerns and social aspirations of potential adopters.

Industrial

Industrial Industry Climate Change Grid

Bosch Powers the Automotive Sector Toward an Electrified Future

Cars That Think

JANUARY 10, 2023

Their gleaming galleries feature many historic and influential cars, almost all of them powered by petroleum-fueled internal combustion (IC) engines. Looking ahead, Stuttgart will likely continue to be the heart of the German auto industry, but how long will the IC engine remain the heart of the automobile?

Power

Power Powered Future DC

Toyota once again ranked as worst automaker on climate lobbying globally

Baua Electric

MAY 14, 2024

Toyota has routinely ranked at the bottom of InfluenceMap’s climate policy engagement rankings, and this year is no different. InfluenceMap routinely ranks automakers and auto industry associations based on how much they lobby to stop climate policy goals.

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Climate Toyota Global Suzuki

Steep increase in global CO2 emissions despite reductions by industrialized countries; driven by power generation and road transport

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 21, 2011

Global emissions of CO 2 have increased by 45% between 1990 and 2010, and reached an all-time high of 33 billion tonnes in 2010 despite emission reductions in industrialized countries during the same period. Throughout the Kyoto Protocol period, industrialized countries have made efforts to change their energy sources mix.

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Global Emissions Industrial Industry

Toyota Environmental Activities Grant Program accepting application for 2017 awards

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MAY 9, 2017

The program aims to contribute to the resolution of environmental concerns and cultivate a new generation of leaders who will drive change on both a local and global basis. This year’s theme will be “Biodiversity Conservation” or “Climate Change”. Climate Change. BirdLife International Tokyo. Climate Change.

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Grant Toyota Myanmar 2017

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

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MAY 6, 2021

However, in climate-driven scenarios, these positions are reversed well before 2040. In climate-driven scenarios, mineral demand for use in batteries for electric vehicles and grid storage is a major force, growing at least thirty times to 2040. Strengthen international collaboration between producers and consumers.

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IPHE meeting in New Delhi focuses on advancing green hydrogen technologies – ET Auto

Baua Electric

MARCH 19, 2024

The opening day of the five-day gathering was dedicated to IPHE Academic Outreach, held at IIT Delhi, where conference attendees shared insights into the future of hydrogen and fuel cell technologies. Addressing the inaugural session, Prof.

Hydrogen

Hydrogen Green Auto Insight

KPMG study identifies 10 sustainability “megaforces” with accelerating impacts on business; imperative of sustainability changing the automotive business radically

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FEBRUARY 15, 2012

KPMG developed 3 nexuses linked by climate change to represent the challenges of sustainable growth. In a new study, KPMG International has identified 10 “megaforces” that will significantly affect corporate growth globally over the next two decades. —“Expect the Unexpected: Building Business Value in a Changing World”.

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

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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.

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Carbon Fleet PHEV Sale

IMO agrees mandatory system for collecting ships’ fuel consumption data

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APRIL 23, 2016

The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has approved mandatory requirements for ships to record and report their fuel consumption. IMO said that the move sends a clear signal about its commitment to climate change mitigation. —IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim.

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Fuel Climate Change 2013 Climate

EPA issues endangerment finding on aircraft GHG emissions; opens door to regulation

Green Car Congress

JULY 25, 2016

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized a determination under the Clean Air Act that greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from certain types of aircraft engines contribute to the pollution that causes climate change and endangers Americans’ health and the environment.

EPA

EPA Emissions Climate Change Standards

Citroen becomes first multinational car manufacturer to export Made-in-India EVs | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

APRIL 11, 2024

Citroen, the French automotive giant, has achieved a milestone by becoming India’s first multinational car manufacturer to export locally manufactured electric vehicles (EVs) to international markets. and I am glad to observe that this car seems to be a success on the Indian market, with already a few thousands of it sold in the last year.

Citroen

Citroen India Manufacturer Indonesia

UCL-led study finds climate impact caused by growing space industry needs urgent mitigation

International automotive researchers emphasize the importance of continued development of the internal combustion engine

IIASA study proposes solid air hydrogen liquefaction as efficient addition to hydrogen liquefaction supply chain

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

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

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

MITEI releases report on 3-year study of future mobility; technological innovation, policies, and behavioral changes all needed; “car pride” an issue

Driving Towards a Sustainable Future: The Rise of Electric Autos in India

Optimus Technologies closes $17.8M Series A to advance Vector System for heavy-duty engines on 100% biodiesel

Lucid Motors announces first international plant in Saudi Arabia

UK auto industry warns anti-diesel agenda and slow uptake of EVs could mean missing 2021 CO2 targets; rising CO2 average in 2017

The $32-Trillion Push To Disrupt The Entire Oil Industry

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

IRENA: doubling global share of renewable energy by 2030 could save trillions annually from avoided expenditures on pollution and climate change

Study: Population Change Could Significantly Affect Climate Change

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

GlobalData: China advancing hydrogen engines to meet sustainability goals

Global Industry Alliance (GIA) launched to support low carbon shipping

Wärtsilä Power-to-X project gets €1M in government support

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

Samsung Heavy to partner with KAREI to develop molten-salt reactor floating power plants and nuclear-powered ships

State Department issues Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement on Keystone XL Pipeline: climate change impacts

Airbus and major airlines partner to explore direct air carbon capture technology

RESPONSE TO CLIMATE CHANGE COMMISSION: Drive Electric’s advice on the second draft of the Emissions Reduction Plan (2026-2030)

PNNL-led international study finds ultrafine aerosols have outsize impact on storm clouds, precipitation

IEEE President’s Note: Making IEEE a Force for Change

AFWERX extends submission deadline of Reimagining Energy Challenge for Air Force, DoD

MIT Energy Initiative launches 3-year study on future of transportation; technology, fuel, infrastructure, policy, and consumer preference

Gov’t, industry, national labs collaborate on comprehensive cradle-to-grave LCA study and economic assessment of LDV GHG reductions

President’s Note: Forging Partnerships will Sharpen IEEE’s Edge

New phase of globalization could undermine efforts to reduce CO2 emissions

Study: expanding Brazilian sugarcane for ethanol could reduce global CO2 emissions by up to 5.6%

Oxford team suggests realizing EV revolution will require much better understanding of consumer behavior, policy and industry support

Bosch Powers the Automotive Sector Toward an Electrified Future

Toyota once again ranked as worst automaker on climate lobbying globally

Steep increase in global CO2 emissions despite reductions by industrialized countries; driven by power generation and road transport

Toyota Environmental Activities Grant Program accepting application for 2017 awards

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

IPHE meeting in New Delhi focuses on advancing green hydrogen technologies – ET Auto

KPMG study identifies 10 sustainability “megaforces” with accelerating impacts on business; imperative of sustainability changing the automotive business radically

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

IMO agrees mandatory system for collecting ships’ fuel consumption data

EPA issues endangerment finding on aircraft GHG emissions; opens door to regulation

Citroen becomes first multinational car manufacturer to export Made-in-India EVs | Autocar Professional

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