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2019 Keeling Curve Prize winners include Opus 12; conversion of CO2 into fuels and chemicals

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in addition to Opus 12, they are: WILDCOAST (Imperial Beach, California) is working to secure a resilient coastline to help protect communities, economies and ecosystems from climate change impacts in the Gulf of California. Three Wheels United (Bangalore, India) is using finance and technology to decarbonize the auto rickshaw market.

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Honda to Debut New One-Person EV Concept at Geneva Along with European Intro of EV-N

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The 3R-C three-wheeled battery electric vehicle concept shows what a future minimal urban transport vehicle for one person might look like. The battery electric drivetrain is mounted low in the three wheeled chassis, therefore keeping the center of gravity low and thus improving stability. Click to enlarge.

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US EIA Projects World Energy Use to Grow 44% Between 2006 and 2030, CO2 Emissions Up by 39%

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Hydropower and wind power are the major sources of incremental renewable electricity supply. In non-OECD Asia, for example, the reference case projects that energy use for personal motor vehicles (light-duty cars and trucks, as well as two- and three-wheel vehicles) will increase by 3.6% percent per year.

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GM, Segway partner on two-wheel city vehicle | Green Tech - CNET News

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The Piaggio MP3 is a three wheeled maxi-scooter already being sold in the USA! Minus two when people realize that if theyre going to get stuck in traffic, they might as well do so in the climate controlled comfort of a car. The rest of the world has been enjoying the advantages of scooters and motorbikes for years. Check it out.

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