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Denbury Undertakes Midwest CO2 Pipeline Feasibility Study

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The feasibility study is expected to determine the most likely pipeline route, the estimated costs of constructing such a pipeline, and review regulatory, legal and permitting requirements. This program, instituted in the Energy Policy Act of 2005, is designed to spur technological innovation in fossil fuel development.

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Continental presenting Intelligent Glass Control for car windows; targeted shading can reduce CO2 emissions or increase EV range

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Due to legal requirements, however, it is initially only shown here in the permitted area of the sun visors. The available film still has a slightly blue shimmer, but in the future Continental is expecting a broader range of colors, opening up additional design possibilities.

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Compliance credits for EVs undergoing reduction 

Electric Auto Association

The generous multiplier was designed to incentivize the rapid development of zero emission powertrains, and the strategy has been very successful. Credits represent actual carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and are expressed as megagrams of CO2 (Mg = one million grams).

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ITF: measures to decrease road freight CO2 emissions

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Improved and extended data collection is critical to designing and re-assessing these policies. Antitrust legislation sometimes hinders horizontal collaboration and legal risk has already prevented some trials. It also must adjust to emerging trends that can further disrupt a sector that is already witnessing a transformation.

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Six automated truck platoons to compete in European Truck Platooning Challenge

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One novel aspect of the EcoTwin combination is the advanced Wifi-P connection, developed by NXP and specially designed for automotive applications. If possible, in the interests of fuel efficiency, the distance is adjusted to the legally prescribed distance without interventions in the brake system.

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What Are The Benefits of Driving an Electric Car?

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EVs are designed with their batteries spread evenly across the bottom of the car, creating an incredibly low centre of gravity with weight equally distributed across both axles. Since 1st July 2019, it has been a legal requirement for new EVs to be fitted with noise-making devices behind the bumpers. Batteries to ICEs.

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LowCVP announces winners of Low Carbon Urban Mobility Technology Challenge

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Their selection by an expert panel was based on the merits and impacts of their technology for reducing vehicle CO2 emissions, commercial viability and ease of integration. The winners of the LowCVP’s Technology Challenge are: Capoco Design Ltd. The designers say the system is affordable, convenient and reliable. Ecospin Ltd.

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