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IEA working paper highlights potential role of natural gas in reducing global road transport CO2

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The global natural gas vehicle fleet has grown rapidly in the last 10 years, but still represents less than 1% of global transport fuel consumption. The global fleet of NGVs consists largely of passenger cars/LDVs, although there are some regional differences. Click to enlarge. gas sources, such as biogas or bio-synthetic gas.

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Lancet Series: Improving road safety measures could save half a million lives every year worldwide

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Despite global efforts to prioritize road safety over the past decade, and a growing body of evidence to support proven interventions, many national governments have not made road safety a priority and adequate funding for implementation in LMICs has not been forthcoming, leaving a gap between evidence and action.

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BYD plots another overseas EV plant: Here’s why that could be a bigger deal than you think

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China’s leading automaker, BYD , is reportedly planning to build yet another EV factory overseas as it looks to take on new global markets. The facility will kick off BYD’s entry into Pakistan, the fifth-most populated country in the world. According to the latest, BYD is now plotting its newest EV plant in Pakistan.

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Global solar growth is on track for another record-breaking year

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Photo: CGTN Global solar installations are set to beat most industry forecasts, with 593 gigawatts (GW) expected to be added by the end of 2024, according to a new report by energy think tank Ember. China continues to dominate in global solar capacity installations. Get started here.

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Ford is cutting another 4,000 jobs in Europe as it loses ground in the global EV race

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Ford’s announcement comes as China’s leading EV maker, BYD, is quickly catching up in global deliveries. Electrek’s Take Ford’s restructuring in Europe comes as EV leaders, like China’s BYD, continue gaining ground in the global auto market. It’s now down to two directors from nine earlier this year. billion (RMB 11.6

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Report Finds Water Stress Rapidly Becoming Key Strategic Risk to Commerce; Impending Water/Energy Collision

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Last year, a special report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) forecast that the effects of rising temperatures would lead to “ changes in all components of the [global] freshwater system ” in the 21 st century.

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BYD takes over as China’s largest auto group with low-cost EVs dominating the market

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The milestone is significant, given that SAIC has joint ventures with leading global automakers, including Volkswagen GM. Although BYD is best known for its affordable vehicles, the automaker is rapidly expanding its lineup with new pickup trucks, luxury SUVs, and electric supercars. Will it continue to climb the global auto ranks?