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CARB approves 2022 Scoping Plan; aggressive targets for reductions in petroleum use, air pollution and greeenhouse gas emissions

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The California Air Resources Board last week approved the final proposed 2022 Scoping Plan ( earlier post ), a roadmap to reduce demand for petroleum by 94%, cut air pollution by 71%, reduce greenhouse gas emissions 85%, and reach carbon neutrality by 2045.

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Air Products announces multi-billion dollar net-zero blue hydrogen energy complex in Edmonton, Alberta

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Canada’s clean energy diversification strategy and regulatory framework make clear that hydrogen is a key enabler for carbon neutrality by 2050. This development is consistent with Air Products’ growth strategy of executing global megaprojects that enable a transition to a cleaner, more sustainable energy future. blue hydrogen).

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Volvo Trucks enters LNG truck segment in India, fuel technology ‘first step’ towards its 2040 carbon neutrality target – ET Auto

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LNG power curve Sustainability driven demand With a growing focus on sustainable transportation , especially in the B2B sector, players in sectors like cement, steel are looking at balancing their relatively higher carbon emission by opting for transportation powered by cleaner fuel technologies than diesel.

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Volvo Trucks have logged over 50 million battery electric miles (!)

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Since Volvo Trucks began delivering its first generation of all-electric semi trucks to customers in 2019, the trucks have dramatically reduced fleets’ harmful carbon emissions, reduced their operating costs, and improved the working environment for drivers with smoother, quieter, and cleaner operation. How much cleaner?

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Citroen becomes first multinational car manufacturer to export Made-in-India EVs | Autocar Professional

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Citroen, the French automotive giant, has achieved a milestone by becoming India’s first multinational car manufacturer to export locally manufactured electric vehicles (EVs) to international markets. and I am glad to observe that this car seems to be a success on the Indian market, with already a few thousands of it sold in the last year.

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New Study Shows Fleet Purchases of More Efficient, Lower-Carbon Vehicles Can Spur Major Decreases in Emissions and Fuel Consumption

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Using AT&T’s vehicle replacement program (a 10-year program to buy or convert 15,000 of its vehicles to cleaner technology, earlier post ) as a case study, CAR estimated the impact of buying or converting 15,000 vehicles to cleaner technology over a 10-year period.

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Hybrids vs EVs: where should government put its money

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While both EVs and hybrids are doing well in the Indian automobile market, there is a debate among automakers about which technology is cleaner. Toyota’s rationale for this action is that the firm is currently heavily focused on hybrids, with four hybrid models on the market and intends to expand its hybrid lineup in India.

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