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14 global automakers reach agreement on standards for suppliers on key responsibility issues

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People and the environment are the automotive industry’s most important resources. For this reason, we are working together to attain the highest standard in business integrity and in the social and environmental performance of our supply chain. Together with AIAG, the initial guidelines were further elaborated.

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ClassNK issues AiP for ammonia fuel supply system for oil tanker and container ship developed by Samsung Heavy

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ClassNK carried out a review of a conceptual design of the system developed by SHI based on the part C of its “Guidelines for Ships Using Alternative Fuels”. ClassNK carried out a review of a conceptual design of the system developed by SHI based on the part C of its “Guidelines for Ships Using Alternative Fuels”.

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ClassNK issues Approval in Principle (AiP) for ammonia-fueled Panamax bulk carrier

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While international standards for using ammonia as a ship fuel are yet to be developed, ClassNK published its “Guidelines for Ships Using Alternative Fuels” in August 2021 to minimize the risks related to ammonia-fueled ships for the ships, crew, and environment by stipulating requirements for installation, controls, and safety devices.

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Global study links daily exposure to ozone pollution to increased risk of death

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The findings—based on data from more than 400 cities in 20 countries across the world—show that more than 6,000 deaths each year would have been avoided in the selected cities if countries had implemented stricter air quality standards. g/m 3 (US National Ambient Air Quality Standard), and 160 ?g/m Vicedo-Cabrera et al.

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Automated Bus Consortium issues RFP to procure up to 70 full-size Level 4 automated buses

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Level 4 buses operate in pre-determined environments and still have drivers, steering wheels, and pedals. The Automated Bus Consortium , a collective of US transit agencies and departments of transportation, released a request for proposals (RFP) to procure up to seventy full-size Level 4 automated buses.

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International Maritime Organization (IMO) adopts revised strategy to reduce GHG emissions from international shipping.

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Member States of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), meeting at the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 80) earlier this month, adopted the 2023 IMO Strategy on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships. Life cycle GHG assessment guidelines adopted.

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Honda aiming to sell 3.5M electric motorcycles per year by 2030

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Envisioning the future market environment, uses and technological advancements, Honda is exploring a range of future personal-use models including ones equipped with a power source besides swappable batteries. —have agreed on common specifications for swappable batteries based on the JASO TP21003 guideline. Commuter EVs.