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ICCT: IMO committee agrees to establish first climate framework for international shipping

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This strategy, which represents the first global climate framework for shipping, includes quantitative GHG reduction targets through 2050 and a list of candidate short-, mid-, and long-term policy measures to help achieve these targets. A separate decision on whether to institute new EEDI phases will be considered at MEPC 74 in 2019.

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FedEx commits to carbon-neutral operations by 2040

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Sustainable Fuels. FedEx will continue to invest in alternative fuels to reduce aircraft and vehicle emissions. Fuel Conservation and Aircraft Modernization. FedEx will build on its successful FedEx Fuel Sense initiatives designed to reduce fuel consumption in its aircraft.

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MAN propane-fueled ME-LGIP to power Chinese VLGC

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With a new injection concept, initially developed for methanol, the ME-LGI concept greatly expands the company’s dual-fuel portfolio and enables the exploitation of more low-flash-point fuels such as ethanol, dimethyl ether and, now, LPG.

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Road Test: 2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre EV

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The full list of Spectre interior colors is at the end of the story. The four-zone automatic climate control has physical wheels to set the temperature and fan speed. The full list of exterior colors is at the end of the story. The round, chrome air vents are operated with pull/push controls.

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Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid

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We fully understand the Niro is not made for speed but for efficiency, and are confident buyers will gladly trade speed for stellar hybrid fuel economy. There are four drive modes of Eco, EV, Sport and Green Zone. Eco is best when on the highway to maximize fuel economy and Sport for when an extra boost of performance is needed.

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US releases Federal alternative jet fuels R&D strategy

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The Obama Administration has released the Federal Alternative Jet Fuels Research and Development (R&D) Strategy (FAJFS), which maps out a unified federal plan to advance R&D as well as science and technology solutions to support deployment of alternative jet fuels (AJFs) in both civil and military aviation.

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Road Test: 2021 Volvo XC90 Recharge T8 PHEV

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The Climate Package ($750) is a must-have in cold climates, featuring heated windshield wipers, heated rear seats and a heated steering wheel. Fuel economy for the Recharge is 55 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) when you use electricity and gasoline and drops to 27 mpg when you don’t charge up the battery.