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New cars in Europe in 2013 collectively met 2015 CO2 target two years ahead of the deadline

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AFV are alternative fuel vehicles: electric, LPG, NG-biomethane, E85, biodiesel, hybrid and plug-in vehicles. Thus, in 2013 the European Union fleet already collectively met its legal target for 2015. The average per-km CO 2 emissions for gasoline-fueled cars was 128.62 2015 target: 130 g CO 2 /km. Source: EEA.

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FTA to award up to $24.9M to low- or no-emissions transit bus projects

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This program successfully committed $90 million over seven years for research, demonstration, and deployment projects to reduce the cost of fuel cells for transit use. Electric (Battery) Emissions Fleets Fuel Cells Heavy-duty Hydrogen Policy'

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ITF: measures to decrease road freight CO2 emissions

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Naturally, much of the discussion on the cost-benefit comparison of decarbonizing alternatives—particularly on alternative fuel solutions for long- haul heavy trucks—is based on assumptions about future technological developments that are uncertain. It is critical that these standards include heavy freight trucks.

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Pacific states and BC agree to align GHG and clean energy policies; targeting 10% new vehicle ZEV purchases by 2016

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The agreement has no legal effect and imposes no legally binding obligation. Support emerging markets and innovation for alternative fuels in commercial trucks, buses, rail, ports and marine transportation. The Pacific Coast already has the highest penetration of electric cars in North America.

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California Air Resources Board unanimously adopts Advanced Clean Cars Package

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On the criteria pollutants side, LEV III reduces fleet average emissions of new passenger cars (PCs), light-duty trucks (LDTs) and medium-duty passenger vehicles (MDPVs) to. A special provision allows automakers who overcomply with the GHG fleet standard (under LEV III) to offset their ZEV requirements from 2018-2022.

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Hydrogen refueling station operator H2 MOBILITY Deutschland raises €110M

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In a sign of existing demand for hydrogen vehicles, many of the company’s new projects will be developed hand-in-hand with off-takers, public authorities, and fleet operators—guaranteeing baseline offtake for the stations and a significant step towards a profitable and self-sustained refueling network.

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

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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. However, we still have a large fleet of passenger cars using classic internal combustion engines in existence worldwide that will be with us for many more years. earlier post ).