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ifo Institute study projects ban on combustion engines in 2030 would affect 600K jobs in German manufacturing

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A new study by the ifo Institute projects that such a ban could lead to significant losses in terms of jobs and added value in Germany. The study was commissioned by the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA). Such a ban would also impact a total of 13% (amounting to around €48 billion) of gross value added.

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Report argues advanced HD natural gas vehicles foundational for California to hit air and climate goals; near zero-emission potential

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These technologies include, but are not limited to, advanced aftertreatment and waste heat recovery; lean-burn plus lean-NO x emissions traps; integration of zero-emission miles technologies; further refinements in reducing friction and parasitic energy losses; and widespread utilization of renewable and natural gas and hydrogen blends.

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U-Mich researcher’s first-principles analysis challenges conventional carbon accounting for biofuels; implications for climate policy

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To bridge the gap between biofuel-related policies rationalized by incomplete interpretations of LCA versus the guidance implied by IAM and more sophisticated LCA studies, it would be useful to have a conceptual framework that is transparent and well grounded in science but also accessible for policymakers.

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Perspective: Regional Greenhouse Gas Cap-and-Trade Programs May be the Solution

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RGGI: A Case Study. While opponents of clean energy reform falsely claim that a cap-and-trade system would harm the economy, RGGI provides a working model and active case study of how reducing pollution can actually drive economic growth. WHY REGIONAL GREENHOUSE GAS CAP-AND-TRADE PROGRAMS WILL WORK.

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