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Current issue of fka/Roland Berger E-mobility Index drops US to 4th place

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The index—now in its tenth year—facilitates a comparison of competitive positions of the relevant automotive nations (the US, Germany, China, France, Italy, Japan and South Korea) in the field of e-mobility, based on an objective assessment of those countries in three key areas: technology, market and industry.

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Air pollutant emission 2010 limits exceeded in twelve EU Member States; road transport NOx a main factor

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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. Finland exceeded its ammonia ceiling.

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EEA reports finds Europe to exceed NOx emission ceiling, mostly due to road transport

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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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JRC provides initial results and qualitative trends of study of regulated gaseous emissions under NEDC and new WLTP; data from 21 vehicles

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While cautioning that the results in no way constitute a complete and exhaustive comparison between NEDC and WLTP, the JRC team said, the data show some interesting trend—in line with other similar studies—in particular for CO 2 emission and fuel consumption. Key parameters. Duration (s). Distance (km).

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Heat Pumps—The Well-Tempered Future of A/Cs

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Heat pumps offer ways of addressing all three of the major sources of building-related climate-forcing emissions, Romanin says. no natural gas needed—and offer pathways to reducing the other two sources of climate-forcing emissions. What are the pros and cons of a heat pump?

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Top Factors Affecting EV Adoption

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Cost (and Cost Comparison) A recent study showed 67% of would-be purchasers claim cost is a primary concern. California led the way with the August 2022 law requiring all new cars, SUVs and pick up trucks sold in the state to be zero-emission by 2035. Charging Infrastructure The Infrastructure and Jobs Act allocates $7.5

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The Case for Nuclear Cargo Ships

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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.