Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

A new analysis of the real-world usage of more than 100,000 plug-in hybrid electric vehicles shows a large deviation between on-road CO 2 emissions and fuel efficiency and the official vehicle type-approval values. The researchers also took into account data on company cars that had been provided by fleet managers.

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PHEV Emissions Re-Charge Plug-in 334

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 19, 2013

At the conclusion of the International Negotiating Committee on Mercury ( INC5 ) meeting in Geneva ( earlier post ), nations agreed on a global, legally-binding treaty to prevent mercury emissions and releases. Public awareness campaigns and support for mercury-free alternatives will also be part of the plans.

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Mercury Legal Emissions Global 250

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

FREYR Battery has entered into nine frame agreements with key suppliers for the supply of battery materials required for the Customer Qualification Plant (CQP) being built in Mo i Rana, Norway. The remaining four frame agreements are in the final stages of negotiations. US$/kWh of battery cell produced.

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Batteries Battery Norway Supplies 243

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. Finland exceeded its ammonia ceiling.

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Pollution 2010 Liechtenstein Emissions 309

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 17, 2011

Swell packers have no moving parts and require no down-hole or surface activation. Oil production from Brigham’s assets in Bakken are CO 2 -efficient, with emissions per barrel below the average level for oil produced at the Norwegian Continental Shelf. Swell packers for effective zonal isolation in the well-completion process.

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Oil Norway North Dakota Austin 199

Plugs and Cars

MAY 13, 2008

In perhaps the biggest news, on May 13 amidst a generally downbeat report, Nissan announced a serious, forward-looking effort to make electric cars an important part of their automotive portfolio. nk of Norway has begun producing cars again, and sales are slated to begin soon in Scandinavia, Switzerland and France. Journal here.

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Electric Cars Cars Nissan Electric 100