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Engine products group files legal challenge to EPAs partial waiver for E15

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The newly formed Engine Products Group (EPG)—comprising the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers (Alliance), The Association of International Automobile Manufacturers, Inc. AIAM supports renewable fuels, including ethanol. Earlier post.). —AIAM President and CEO, Michael J.

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Skeleton Technologies raises €41.3 million in Series D from top European entrepreneurs

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All existing investors participated in the equity raise and were joined by notable European entrepreneurs and international investors. The company acquired major new clients in the last months, including a world leader in renewable energy production and a leading hydrogen bus manufacturer. This follows a similar growth in 2019.

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Volkswagen launching E-Golf BEV test fleet in the US; partnering with Solazyme and Amyris on renewable diesel fuels

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Separately, the company announced partnerships with Solazyme and Amyris to evaluate emissions reductions and demonstrate the performance of TDI Clean Diesel technology when powered by advanced biodiesel and renewable diesel fuels. E-Golf test. Rudolf Krebs, Executive Vice president and Head of Volkswagen Group E-Traction. —Prof.

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EC proposes modernizing EU legislation on batteries to enhance sustainability and safety

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Providing legal certainty will additionally help unlock large-scale investments and boost the production capacity for innovative and sustainable batteries in Europe and beyond to respond to the fast-growing market. From 1 January 2026, those batteries will have to bear a carbon intensity performance class label.

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Combating climate change via carbon credits | Autocar Professional

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Carbon Credits are actively carving a distinctive niche in combating climate change, by causing quantifiable greenhouse gas reductions which are being achieved through projects or activities such as renewable energy initiatives and reforestation efforts.

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DTM trialing lower-carbon high-performance racing fuel with Audi and Aston Martin

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The special fuel, developed by long-time series partner Aral, consists of 50% high-quality renewable components derived from waste products. It not only maintains the same high-octane rating required by the DTM, but also meets the requirements of the legal fuel norm, DIN EN 228.

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New “50 by 50” Commission seeks to halve US transportation energy use by 2050

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Chair: Robert Horton, ‎Vice President, Environmental Affairs, DFW International Airport. Chair: Johney Green, Associate Lab Director, National Renewable Energy Laboratory. Scott Keogh, President, Audi of America (Co-Chair); Dean Seavers, President, National Grid U.S. Non-road (e.g., ICT, Shared Mobility and Automation (e.g.