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New report finds global CO2 vehicle emission reduction measures falter; dropping diesels, increasing SUVs

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The slowdown was especially pronounced in advanced economies; 27 countries saw an increase or stagnation in average vehicle CO 2 emissions in the two years up to 2017. A total of 27 countries—including Sweden, Canada and the United Kingdom—saw the fuel economy of their fleets stagnate or worsen from 2015 to 2017.

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EEA: average CO2 emissions from new cars and new vans in Europe increased in 2018

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According to provisional data published by the European Environment Agency (EEA), the average CO 2 emissions from new passenger cars registered in the European Union (EU) in 2018 increased for the second consecutive year, reaching 120.4 For the first time, the average CO 2 emissions from new vans also increased. g CO 2 /km.

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UP Catalyst CO2-derived carbon nanotube electrode material boosts cycle life in Na-ion batteries

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The development of this new electrode material is a significant step towards achieving these goals, as it not only enhances battery performance, but also helps to mitigate the impact of carbon emissions on the environment.

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The Volvo Group enters partnership with WWF to reduce CO2 emissions from trucks

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As a WWF partner, the Volvo Group’s truck companies will undertake to reduce the CO 2 -emissions from vehicles manufactured between 2009 and 2014 by 13 million tons. The amount equals the total amount that is being emitted from Sweden in three months. The Volvo Group will also reduce CO 2 -emissions from its production plants by 0.5

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Mercedes-Benz takes stake in H2 Green Steel; to begin use of green steel in 2025

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Together with its steel suppliers, the company is retooling its supply chain to focus on the prevention and reduction of CO 2 emissions rather than compensation. Benz sedan is, for example, made from about 50% steel, which accounts for about 30% of CO 2 emissions in production. H2GS will establish operations in Boden and Luleå.

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EEA: no improvements on average CO2 emissions from new cars registered in 2017 in Europe

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According to the provisional data, the average CO 2 emissions of a new car sold in the EU rose by 0.4 Since 2010, when monitoring started under current EU legislation, official emissions have decreased by 22 g CO 2 /km (16 %). According to the EEA: For 17 EU Member States the average CO 2 emissions were higher than in 2016.

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H2 Green Steel and BMW Group sign final agreement on delivery of CO2-reduced steel

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The agreement addresses BMW Group’s upstream scope 3 emissions and includes recycling and end-of-life management measures. The company has a gross embodied carbon emission intensity obligation per tonne of steel, included in its customer contracts. Earlier post.). This limits the amount of energy used, storage and material handling.

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