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SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

The Green Piece Column. Anyone who thought that we were finally winning the fight against global emissions was given a stark reality check when the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre and PBL Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency released its “Long term trend in global CO2 emissions” report.

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AUGUST 2, 2010

Tags: Global warming Latest news co2 emissions emissions emissions target global warming target Green cars Max Planck Institute of Meteorology.

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JULY 5, 2013

One of the biggest car rental firms in the world, Avis Budget Group estimates that it has offset 198,578 tonnes of CO2 since it signed an agreement with global offsetting firm, CarbonNeutral back in 2007. Green credentials' The rental services firm, which operates from 10,000 locations in 175 countries, expects to o[.].

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NOVEMBER 3, 2009

Last week’s Global Green Challenge in Australia threw a number of vehicles in the spotlight, after many of the competing vehicles showed amazing eco-credentials. None more so than the Suzuki Alto, not because it is an exciting eco-concept but because it is an ordinary enough, full production car.

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JUNE 15, 2011

In particular, there is evidence of a “green” consumer cohort (approximately 6% of consumers in the United States and 9% of those in Europe) that is willing to pay more for an EV even if the TCO economics are not compelling. Click to enlarge. Source: BCG. Click to enlarge. Source: BCG. Click to enlarge. ICE-propelled vehicles.

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OCTOBER 13, 2009

Global use of biofuels will more than double between 2009 and 2015 – that is the verdict of Hart Energy Publishing’s Global Biofuels Centre (see article ). Generally, any alternative energy form that can help reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and limit our reliance on fossil fuels is well-received. Faye Sunderland.

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JUNE 14, 2013

Ford has cut CO2 emissions by more than a third (37 per cent) per vehicle across its global operations between 2000 and 2012, the carmaker has revealed, as it releases its 14th annual Sustainability Report. Bu the car giant isn''t stopping there, now targeting a cut of 30 per cent in CO2 emissions [.].

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JULY 3, 2009

They work by collecting carbon dioxide (CO2) on a sorbent, then cleaning and pressurising the gas and releasing it. Depending on the size, each tree could absorb as much as one ton of CO2 a day - enough to cover the output of around 20 cars. He believes the concept will be much more efficient than traditional windmills.

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MARCH 11, 2013

When it comes to vehicle emissions, carbon dioxide (CO2) is generally the problem that carmakers are looking to solve: attempting to reduce the amount of CO2 emitted from their exhaust pipes. However, now CO2 could actually be the solution rather than the problem.

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JUNE 28, 2009

Who said no good has come from the global financial crisis? With oil prices surging in the summer of 2008, the annual increase in global emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) from oil, coal, gas and cement production appear to have halved according to preliminary estimates by the Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency.

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AUGUST 13, 2009

Carbon dioxide (CO2) may be the emission that most car manufacturers are desperately trying to drive down, but even it has its uses and now one company is hoping for funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 to target its beneficial use. They may include plant efficiency projects.

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AUGUST 12, 2009

Good news at last in the battle to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions as the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) has projected a five per cent decline in fossil fuel based CO2 emissions this year. per cent decline in coal-based CO2 emissions although increases in coal consumption are expected to lead to a 1.1

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APRIL 25, 2009

If you thought that the surge of green car innovations and the economic crisis would help to drive down emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane last year, then think again. molecules of CO2 entered the atmosphere last year and stayed there - that’s only a slight fall from the 2.2

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JUNE 22, 2009

Japanese car manufacturer Nissan continues to make progress on its Nissan Green Program 2010 mid-term environmental plan and has now announced an update in its status - along with the announcement of a clean-diesel engine for the Japanese market. Now it will introduce a clean-diesel engine into the Japanese market in spring 2010.

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OCTOBER 1, 2009

Here’s your chance to catch the first glimpse of Nissan’s upcoming global compact car (view the sketch here ) which will be launched in Thailand in March 2010 before being made available in more than 150 countries. 94 and Reg.

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MAY 20, 2010

The National Research Council has suggested the US needs a measurable domestic greenhouse gas emissions budget target in the range of 170-220gigatons of CO2 for the period 2012-2050.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2010

New data has been compiled by the European Environmental Agency and now includes shipping and aviation figures that are usually left out of its reports in an attempt to clarify the contribution of the transport sector to the EU’s CO2 emissions. [.].

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AUGUST 25, 2009

The Green Piece. With several of the world’s top motor shows having been cancelled due to the global economic crisis, Frankfurt has become the showcase for the hottest new concept vehicles from the world’s leading car manufacturers. However, the event will also have a distinctly green theme. August 25 2009.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

The UK government has today released figures of regional CO2 emission results with emissions falling in 335 out of 434 local authorities across the country. Today’s results show that total CO2 emissions have dropped by 2% between 2005 and 2007, with emission levels now reduced by 21% in comparison to 1990 levels.

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MAY 15, 2009

Leading European car rental company, Europcar is now providing information about the CO2 emitted by its vehicles on its rental invoices, making it easier for customers to monitor their environmental impact. Even before booking, customers can go online to assess the average Europcar fleet CO2 emissions for each rental car.

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DECEMBER 6, 2009

The Los Angeles Motor Show may be in full swing, but attention is already turning to the Geneva Motor Show in March, 2010, where Nissan will reveal its new V-Platform technology and an all-new global compact car. It also allows the cars to fit a high specification while remaining affordable.

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APRIL 7, 2010

We may be on the brink of an exciting new automotive era powered by alternative fuels – but CO2 emissions from fossil fuels are still expected to increase this year. Tags: Global warming Green cars Latest news emissions ethanol fossil fuels fuel prices oil prices petrol prices. per cent this year despite a fall [.].

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OCTOBER 6, 2009

The Green Piece: Tuesday 6 October, 2009. The UK’s car scrappage scheme may have been dubbed a resounding success by the majority of car manufacturers and consumers alike, but it hasn’t won plaudits from all corners. Missed opportunities. km is the current average quoted by the SMMT, which is well below the average of 188.4g/km

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JULY 26, 2009

Ford Australia will invest A$230million into a number of environmentally focused projects including the first global rear-wheel drive application of the company’s turbocharged, petrol direct-injection 2.0l Tags: Ford Green cars Latest news Ford Australia Ford Falcon Ford Territory.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2009

Efforts to increase fuel economy and lower emissions show no signs of losing pace as the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a report revealing a fifth consecutive increase in new vehicle fuel efficiency with a corresponding decrease in average carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. Hybrids are projected to have a 1.8

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JULY 22, 2009

This was the key message that emerged from the first FISITA World Automotive Summit, held in Falkenstein, Germany from 15 – 16 July 2009 and organised by global automotive engineering association, FISITA. There are very great air pollution problems whose solutions in many cases help solve the fuel and CO2 problem.

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APRIL 5, 2011

It’s not just CO2 vehicle emissions that should be targeted in the effort to mitigate long term climate change – its also non-CO2 pollutants.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2009

Postal distribution company TNT has joined forces with Renault in a bid to drive down the carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions of its global post and express delivery fleet. He said that the work with Renault on developing electric vehicles matches its ambition to cut CO2 emissions and will help to speed up the acceptance of electric cars.

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JUNE 9, 2009

Considered by many to be the ultimate eco-car, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation finally unveiled the production version of the i-MiEV as part of World Environment Day in Tokyo. Tags: Electric cars Green cars Latest news Mitsubishi Mitsubishi i-MiEV.

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JUNE 21, 2011

After reaching its original goal to reduce CO2 emissions from its motorcycle, automobile and power products by 10 per cent compared to 2000 levels by the end of 2010, Honda has now announced a new CO2 emissions goal. Now it wants to reduce CO2 emissions from its global products by 30 per cent by the [.].

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AUGUST 27, 2009

These approaches would not solve climate change but could provide the world with extra time to decarbonise the global economy, ImechE says. More research into geo-engineering potential to reduce global warming needs to be undertaken. Algae coating would reduce CO2 because algae naturally absorbs CO2 through photosynthesis.

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JUNE 27, 2009

An eight month study led by Nissan will educate UK motorists on how reduce their fuel bills and lower carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. Real-time fuel economy updates will be displayed to the driver via the vehicle’s satellite navigation screen and data from every tip will be transmitted to the Nissan Global Centre for analysis.

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APRIL 19, 2009

According to the findings, the six key greenhouse gases - carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O), hydroflurocarbons (HFCs), perflurocarbons (PFCs) and sulphur hexafluoride (SF6) - threaten the welfare of both current and future generations.

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JUNE 27, 2009

After facing some questionable criticism about its manufacturing processes and how green the Toyota Prius really is, the Japanese manufacturer has hit back with a Press release highlighting its environmentally focused manufacturing. Between 2003 and 2007, CO2 emissions have also been slashed by 36 per cent.

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OCTOBER 19, 2009

An analysis by the Nikkei revealed that carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from four Japanese steelmakers had slumped by 11.1 per cent in the last fiscal year from fiscal 1990 – while those from five major car markers were 39 per cent lower.

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OCTOBER 16, 2010

Thirty European companies believe that greater action is needed in the fight against carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions – and have called on the European Union to take action. Tags: Global warming Lexus Climate Savers Programme co2 emissions emissions Europe European Union greenhouse gas emissions The Climate Group.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2009

First is the ix-Metro, a new hybrid electric CUV concept for the sub-B segment that promises carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions at a meagre 80g/km. It is the fifth in a series of concept cars created by the Global Design Team in Namyang, Korea. Tags: Electric cars Green cars Hyundai Latest news.

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