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Baker Institute report: China has positioned itself as a gatekeeper to the energy transition; nickel case study

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Minerals and the materials derived from them are at the heart of energy transition strategies, and emerging markets and developing economies are the overwhelming providers. There are also unanswered questions about how to even finance electrification or road construction and maintenance given lost revenues from fuels taxes, Foss said.

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Comprehensive LCA report from Ricardo on behalf of EC confirms environmental benefits of electrified powertrains

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It considers the production of 60 fuel chains for conventional and alternative fuels as well as 14 different forms of electricity generation, the impacts of vehicle (and battery) manufacturing, and vehicle use and maintenance including different ‘end of life’ scenarios. The implementation of LCA modeling choices (e.g.

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Ricardo/TRL report on improving GB diesel rail fuel efficiency recommends two tech packages for implementation, including gas exchange system and idle stop/start

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Potential fuel economy benefit over baseline is 3% for both intercity and local duty cycles. Potential fuel economy benefit over baseline is 30% on the freight duty cycle. A gas exchange system upgrade for DMUs. Background.

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Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy and EV Modern Life

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More than one generation, if not a bit longer, the transition to an environmentally sustainable economy. Our power system and its management are one of the few examples of highly centralized vertical organizational integration remaining in our economy. The transition to an environmentally sound economy will be messy and slow.

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Major refresh on 2015 Honda CR-V with new Earth Dreams powertrain provides fuel economy gain of up to 12%

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The 2015 CR-V features increased EPA fuel economy ratings of 27/34/29 mpg (8.7/6.9/8.1 The cam drive is designed to be maintenance free throughout the life of the engine. CR-V in Europe: new diesel and 9-speed. By comparison, a conventional automatic is slower to respond and loses time making multiple downshifts.

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BMW Technology Day 2009: Focus on Aerodynamics, Two New Engines and 8-Speed Transmission

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Optimized aerodynamics have a direct impact on the car’s fuel economy and emission management; a reduction of air drag by 10% offers a reduction of fuel consumption on the road of more than 2.5%, according to BMW. The engine will meet the Euro 5 standard in Europe and ULEV II in the US. Eight-speed transmission. Click to enlarge.

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Volkswagen intends sales of 150K e-cars by 2020; 100K ID, ID SUV; >1M in 2025; more on MEB

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As one point of comparison, customers bought 54,451 Nissan LEAFs EVs in fiscal year 2017—a 15% increase from 47,423 a year earlier. Speeding up the shift to e-mobility will help us to meet the extremely ambitious CO 2 targets that have been set in Europe, China and the USA. —Thomas Ulbrich. Earlier post.).

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