Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 22, 2012

Twelve European Union Member States exceeded one or more of the emission limits set by the EU National Emission Ceilings (NEC) Directive, according to recent official data for 2010 reported to the European Environment Agency (EEA). In some instances the limits were exceeded by significant amounts. could be introduced.

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Pollution 2010 Liechtenstein Emissions 309

Green Car Congress

JUNE 1, 2011

Comparison of aggregated EU-27 emission projections and ceilings reported in 2010. The EU-27 and its Member States must meet legally binding limits for four air pollutants set by the National Emission Ceilings Directive (NEC Directive). Source: EEA. Click to enlarge.

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Emissions Transportation Europe Pollution 210

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 22, 2012

the role of national governments in improving pedestrian mobility and proposes 12 sets of measures to create safer walking environments. Walking is inexpensive, emission-free, uses no fossil fuel, offers important health benefits and, for those without substantially impaired mobility, is accessible regardless of income.

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International Transportation Environment Legal 265

Cars That Think

JANUARY 20, 2024

The shipping industry has been trying to cut its carbon emissions for years, and with little to show for it. Shipping uses over 300 million tonnes of fossil fuels every year, producing 3 percent of greenhouse gas emissions. The IMO’s previous goal was a 50 percent reduction by 2050 in comparison with 2008 levels.

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Molten Salt Mariner South Korea Water 141

Get Electric Vehicle

AUGUST 29, 2023

By repurposing their existing vehicles, owners can potentially extend the lifespan of their cars while embracing the efficiency and reduced emissions of electric propulsion, not to mention the comfort of a smooth drive. By switching to an electric vehicle, you might contribute to a better and cleaner environment.

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Kits Conversion Convert Electric Cars 98

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 24, 2019

The new TSI gasoline variants have low fuel consumption values and emissions due to a range of elements including Volkswagen’s Miller-based combustion process ( earlier post ). In the diesels, Volkswagen applies twin dosing—dual AdBlue injection—to cut nitrogen oxide emissions (NO x ) significantly ( earlier post ).

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Hybrid PHEV Lithium Ion Gasoline-Electric 186

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 10, 2018

A new brief published by the International Transport Forum (ITF)—an intergovernmental organization at the OECD with 59 member countries— identifies proven measures that decrease road freight’s CO 2 emissions. This will offset any expected efficiency gains and lead to an increase in emissions by 2050, not a reduction.

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Emissions CO2 Alternative Fuels Climate Change 255