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ICCT life-cycle analysis finds no climate benefit in using LNG as marine fuel

Green Car Congress

The results of a new analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) show that, when combined with a trend toward higher methane leakage and combustion slip, there is no climate benefit from using liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a marine fuel—regardless of the engine technology. First, it contains very little sulfur.

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Are biofuels the answer for green cars? The Green Piece

Green Cars News

Aren’t biofuels climate friendly? Biofuels are generally accepted to improve net carbon output, even when local air pollution from the production of biodiesel is taken into account. They offer the prospect of increased market competition and oil price moderation and can help reduce the dependency on fossil fuels.

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Nearly one in five cars sold worldwide in 2023 was electric: IEA | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

At the start of 2023, PHEV subsidies were phased out, resulting in lower PHEV sales compared to 2022, and in December 2023, all EV subsidies ended after a ruling on the Climate and Transformation Fund. However, the phase-out of several purchase subsidies in Germany slowed overall EV sales growth.