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Audi says traffic light information system production ready; potential for 15% reduction in CO2 emissions

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Audi says that its Online traffic light information system, demonstrated in an Audi A6 as part of a technology display at the Consumer Electronics Show in January in Las Vegas, is production ready and could be fitted to every Audi model in the range subject to the necessary government legislation. Click to enlarge.

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EC proposes 30% CO2 reduction from 2021 to 2030 for light-duty vehicles

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The proposal also includes the already established EU fleet wide targets for 2020/2021 of 95 g CO 2 /km for passenger cars and 147 g CO 2 /km for light commercial vehicles, both of which are based on the NEDC (New European Driving Cycle) test procedure.

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Berkeley Lab solar-to-fuel system for CO2 to ethanol and ethylene; light-powered production of fuel via artificial photosynthesis

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For this JCAP study, researchers engineered a complete system to work at different times of day, not just at a light energy level of 1-sun illumination, which is equivalent to the peak of brightness at high noon on a sunny day. to 1-sun illumination. to 1-sun illumination.

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Volvo Cars’ 90 Series cars receive powertrain, safety and connectivity updates including Android Auto

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Volvo Cars is updating its 90 series cars with new powertrain, safety and connectivity updates. A new automatic 6-speed transmission coupled to the D3 will deliver 114 g/km CO2 and 4.3 With Connected Safety, Volvo Cars is helping to define a completely new type of road safety system. l/100 km (54.7 —Dr Peter Mertens.

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Delphi: Intelligent Driving technology achieves >10% CO2 reduction; predictive propulsion software and systems

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Delphi Technologies, a global provider of propulsion technologies, is pairing vehicle electrification advances with existing and emerging automated and connected vehicle systems to boost fuel economy, lower emissions, and extend driving range.

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VTT and Neste to build integrated Power-to-Liquids demo facility; CO2 capture, green hydrogen and e-fuels production

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The end product is a transportation fuel suited for aircraft, ships as well as heavy and light road vehicles. During 2022 and early 2023, electrolysis, CO 2 capture, and synthesis units located in sea containers will be connected to each other and VTT Bioruukki research infrastructure.

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CARB: ridesharing vehicle fleet CO2/PMT in 2018 approximately 50% higher than the statewide passenger vehicle fleet average

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TNCs provide on-demand ride services where rides are arranged online to connect a passenger with drivers using their personal vehicles—e.g., The TNC fleet is relatively more fuel efficient than the California fleet due to having higher fraction of newer model year vehicles and higher percentage of passenger cars versus light trucks.

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