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Study finds all-electric rideshare fleet could reduce carbon emissions, but increase traffic issues

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Major ridesourcing companies Uber and Lyft have promised all-electric fleets by 2030 in an effort to reduce their carbon footprint. Overall, electrification reduces net external costs to society by 3โ€“11% (5โ€“24ยข per trip), depending on the assumed social cost of carbon. —Mohan et al. Scott Institute for Energy Innovation.

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Motherson Group collaborating with UBQ to bring carbon-negative thermoplastics into auto parts

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Global automotive Tier 1 manufacturer Motherson Group is collaborating with Israeli cleantech company UBQ Materials. The companies are joining efforts to implement the carbon-negative UBQ thermoplastic ( earlier post ) into auto parts manufactured by Motherson Group for the automotive industry. Polymers typically emit 1.9

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T&E: Rising use of private jets sends CO2 emissions soaring

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CO 2 emissions from private jets in Europe increased by nearly a third (31%) between 2005 and 2019, rising faster than commercial aviation emissions, according to a new report from environmental campaign group Transport & Environment (T&E). Flying on a private jet is probably the worst thing you can do for the environment.

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World Environment Day 2024 | Smart technology in E-Mobility: Enhancing efficiency and sustainability โ€“ ET Auto

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. “With a vision to contribute towards an environmentally conscious future, we, at CJ Darcl, are committed to incorporating and embracing sustainable practices and reducing carbon emissions through innovative solutions. “Decarbonising on-road pollution hinges on the electrification of such B2B vehicles.

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GlobalData: China advancing hydrogen engines to meet sustainability goals

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China, despite being one of the worldโ€™s largest producers and market for electric vehicles (EVs), is actively exploring alternate energy technologies for automobiles to meet its sustainability goals, including hydrogen internal combustion engines (H 2 ICEs) for commercial vehicles, finds GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.

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Daphne Technology secures strategic investments from Shell Ventures, Trafigura, AET and Saudi Aramco Energy Ventures

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Daphne Technology, a Swiss startup that has developed multi-pollutant reduction technology—a โ€œgreen converterโ€—targeting the maritime industry, has secured strategic investments from Shell Ventures, Trafigura, AET and Saudi Aramco Energy Ventures. —Capt Rajalingam Subramaniam, AET President & CEO.

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Public Sector Oil Companies to set up 900 charging stations in TN.

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In a bid to go Green, the Public sector Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) of Tamil Nadu are going to set up 900 charging stations all over the state with the support of Indian Oil Corporation, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation, and Bharat Petroleum Corporation. The Public Sector Oil Companies.

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