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DOE: MD and HD trucks: 4% of vehicle population; >25% of fuel use; almost 30% of on-road CO2

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Data do not include buses or motorcycles. Due to their larger size, heavier payloads, and greater travel distances, medium and heavy trucks use more than one quarter of the total highway fuel consumption. Much of the fuel use is diesel. Highway vehicle population, fuel use, and CO 2 emissions by vehicle type, 2014. MMT=million metric tons.

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Honda announces global CO2 emissions reduction targets including 30% reduction for products

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In 2006, Honda set a goal to reduce global CO 2 emissions from use of its motorcycles, automobiles and power products by 10% by the end of 2010 compared to year 2000 levels. In 2010, the goal was attained by all products.

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University of South Carolina Genesis 2015 Plan To Cut Fleet CO2 Emissions by 90%

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The plan puts Carolina among the nation’s first campuses committed to reducing its dependence on petroleum by introducing alternative fuels to power the buses, cars, trucks, motorcycles and maintenance vehicles needed in the everyday life of the university.

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ITF: Freight transport will replace passenger traffic as main CO2 source from surface transportation by 2050

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wheelers, these can bring positive results in terms of CO 2 reduction, congestion and affordable mobility, but adequate regulations for motorcycle emissions are critical to avoid severe public health impacts. In contexts with relevant participation of two?wheelers,

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Yadea Helps Reduce Carbon Dioxide Emissions by 30 Million Tons

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HK), a leading electric two-wheel vehicle brand, has revealed that the cumulative sales from its electric motorcycles, electric mopeds, electric bikes and electric kick scooters have helped cut carbon dioxide emissions by 32.4 MUNICH, April 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Yadea Technology Group Co., Ltd. (“Yadea”, 01585.HK),

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A whirlwind of Music and Danish EVs

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One of the highlights was an electric car “ Co2 Race &# presented by our friends Michael and Jacob on the final day of the festival. As part of the run up to the race, Chris rode a vintage Danish motorcycle converted to run on battery power. One bystander distinctly heard a “WEE!&#

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New Study Outlines Pathway to 76% Reduction in UK Transport Sector CO2 Emissions By 2050; Road Transport Becomes Carbon Neutral

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The end-points include: All passenger cars, LDVs, motorcycles and HGVs/buses less than 12 tonnes in weight to be plug-in electric vehicles (PEV) using 100% renewable electricity or hydrogen fuel cell powered (using carbon neutral sourced hydrogen).