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How renewable diesel can help fight climate change

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There is no silver bullet for kicking the fossil fuel habit because what works for one type of vehicle will not work for another. But, reducing emissions from these vehicles—and knowing where to start—can be a challenge in itself. The post How renewable diesel can help fight climate change first appeared on Clean Fleet Report.

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U of Toronto study finds US electrification of LDV fleet not a silver bullet for tackling climate change in vehicle sector

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A new study by researchers at the University of Toronto has found that current US policies are insufficient to remain within a sectoral CO 2 emission budget for light-duty vehicles that is consistent with preventing more than 2?°C GtCO 2 (28% of the projected 2015–2050 light-duty vehicle fleet emissions). C global warming.

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Ford’s Move Into Mass-Market Electric Vehicles — Smart With Stiff Competition

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In recent years, the automotive industry has witnessed a seismic shift towards electric vehicles (EVs) driven by advancements in technology, changing consumer preferences, and global efforts to combat climate change. Ford, like. Ford, like.

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

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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.

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Nissan to be carbon-neutral by 2050; 100? of new vehicle offerings in key markets to be electrified by early 2030s

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Life cycle” includes raw material extraction, manufacturing, use, and the recycling or reuse of end-of-life vehicles. As part of this effort, by the early 2030s every all-new Nissan vehicle offering in key markets—Japan, China, the US and Europe—will be electrified. Nissan Motor Co.,

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Tesla Model S Plaid goes up for grabs in fight for climate change policies

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There’s the vehicle’s supercar-beating performance, with its 0-60 mph time of 1.99 There is no doubt that Tesla Model S Plaid is one fantastic vehicle, and with its starting price of $129,990, it’s definitely a steal for the performance, tech, and features that it offers. seconds, its 60-130 mph acceleration in 4.71

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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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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.