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[Press Release] The compelling case for EV incentives

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Press release 13 December 2023 New research shows the new Government’s policy to remove the Clean Car Discount (CCD) and weaken the Clean Car Standard could mean between 100,000 and 350,000 fewer electric cars on New Zealand roads by 2030, and increasing emissions by between 900 and 3,000 kilotonnes.

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Mercedes-Benz unveils EQS SUV

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The modular drive concept allows a wide range of maximum total drive outputs from 355 to 536 hp. Cooling: sophisticated thermal concept for high load capacity. This includes a sophisticated thermal concept with some novel features. Another new feature at Mercedes-Benz is what is known as the occupant presence reminder.

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Swiss company outlines methanol-to-gasoline option for Alaska North Slope gas to state legislature

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Under van Wijk’s concept, a plant would produce methanol from natural gas on the North Slope using the proposed GigaMethanol technology. MTG isin use in new Zealand, and now in China. MTG, which can be licensed from Exxon Mobil ( earlier post ) currently is the only commercially proven methanol conversion technology.

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Alexander Dennis Unveils Plans For More Electric Bus Models

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Internationally, the new platform will be tailored to the needs of cities, transportation authorities, and operators in each region, by Alexander Dennis’ concept of offering the best answer for each market demand. READ] Electric Buses decrement Oil Demand considerably! The Business Model. You May Also Like.

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Perspective: The UN Approval Process for Carbon Offsets

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This concept is often called “additionality.” According to a report by the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, the margin of error in measuring emissions by DOEs can be as high as: 10% for the cement and fertilizer industries; 60% for the oil, gas, and coal industries; and. Validation requires additionality.

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