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Report finds road transportation sector in Canada likely to fall far short of 2050 GHG emissions reduction target

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However, the report also notes that the abatement costs for some of these technologies are much higher than the current cost of carbon. The mix of incentives, the required investments, consumer preferences, the potential for GHG reductions, and the cost of abatement are all part of the optimization. —“A Long Hard Road”.

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Achates OPGCI project targeting 50% fuel efficiency gains over downsized GDI engine at reduced cost

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The engine should yield fuel efficiency gains of more than 50% compared to a downsized, turbo-charged gasoline direct injection engine, while reducing the overall cost of the powertrain system, said Fabien Redon, Vice President, Technology Development at Achates Power. Earlier post.) displacements, said Redon.