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British Airways invests in LanzaJet; SAF offtake agreement

Green Car Congress

The fuel produced at the plant will deliver a reduction of more than 70% in greenhouse gas emissions compared to conventional fossil jet fuel, equivalent to taking almost 27,000 petrol or diesel cars off the road each year. Fuel could be produced by 2025.

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Euro Parliament committee backs revised CO2 standards for cars and vans; zero-emission road mobility by 2035

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In addition, purchasing and driving zero-emission cars will become cheaper for consumers. This is especially important now that the prices of diesel and petrol continue to rise. —Rapporteur Jan Huitema (Renew, NL).

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How EVs Are Helping Humanity & Saving Lives?

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Air pollution from cars running on petrol and diesel contributes to early mortality, cancer, bronchitis and asthma. Engines that run on petrol or diesel are one of the main sources of PM2.5 renewable energy consumption has just overtaken coal. fine particulate matter pollution). As a matter of fact, in the U.S.,

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Green NCAP LCA study shows detrimental climate and energy impact of increasing vehicle weight, including EVs

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Green NCAP tested 34 cars with different powertrain types: battery electric, hybrid electric, conventional petrol and diesel, and one vehicle, the Ford Puma, that runs on alternative fuel. The LCA calculations used the interactive Life Cycle Assessment tool that is available for consumers on Green NCAP’s website.

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‘Buy Tesla’: Goldman Sachs defines investments as the Age of Oil closes

Teslarati

UPS, for example, recently purchased all-electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) drones that can help with deliveries. The biggest disruptions for the global oil and petrol market come where electrification is becoming a more favorable option. ” Goldman Sachs on The Future of Energy Demand.

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Car more than 15 years old? State govts announce discounts for scrapping; 5 things to know about how to scrap an old car – ET Auto

Baua Electric

Under the government’s vehicle scrapping policy , personal vehicles purchased with petrol or diesel fuel require re-registration after 15 years. Petrol vehicles have a maximum age limit of 15 years, while diesel vehicles have a maximum age limit of 10 years. The approval is valid for only 5 years.

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myenergi partners with cinch to further accelerate EV adoption

My Energi

The collaboration will see the two brands work closely together to provide cinch customers with exclusive discounts on the purchase and installation price of the entire myenergi zappi range. Available to purchase through the cinch website, drivers can expect to see savings of up to £280 on both tethered and untethered models.

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