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Study for European Parliament assesses options for turning CO2 into methanol for use in transport

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Carbon dioxide recycling in the methanol economy Source: Olah et al. The report’s authors presented four policy options: (1) market-driven approach; (2) regulatory push for carbon capture and utilization; (3) “methanol islands”; and (4) scenario-driven transition strategies. 2009, earlier post. Click to enlarge. Market-driven approach.

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SEAT pushes forward with CNG line-up

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It provides the opportunity to reduce CO2 emissions without impacting on our vehicles’ distinctive characteristics. The Ibiza, the Arona and the Leon are produced at the SEAT plant in Martorell, Spain, while the Mii Ecofuel is manufactured at the Bratislava plant in Slovakia. —Luca de Meo, President of SEAT. The new SEAT Leon 1.5

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Renault-Nissan to move into Barcelona

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Having signed memorandums of understanding to promote the development of electric mobility in numerous countries and major cities around the world, the Renault-Nissan Alliance has now secured arguably its most high profile agreement yet – with the city of Barcelona, Spain.

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Growing Number of EU Countries Levying CO2 Taxes on Cars and Incentivizing Plug-ins

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At present, 17 of the 27 EU Member States levy CO 2 -related taxes on passenger cars, and 15 governments provide tax incentives for electrically chargeable vehicles, according to the newly published European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) Tax Guide 2010. Generally, registration taxes threaten fleet renewal.

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New UK carmaker unveils new plug-in hybrid

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Axon Automotive uses revolutionary manufacturing techniques to make carbon fibre technology, which has been associated with racing cars, affordable for eco cars. “By This holistic approach to car manufacturer is continued through the Axon Automotive’s consideration of carbon emissions generated at the electrical source that drives the car.

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