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Renewable-methanol fueled Geely cars in fleet testing in Iceland; 70% reduction in WTW CO2 compared to gasoline

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For the last 18 months, a fleet of 6 methanol-fueled versions of the Geely Emgrand 7 cars have been in Iceland. Among drivers testing the vehicles were CRI staff and members of the Icelandic Automobile Association as well as several local service providers in the auto industry. Geely is a shareholder ($45.5-million Earlier post.).

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ICCT study examines current & projected use of heavy fuel oil in Arctic shipping; growth in BC emissions points to need for policies

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A new study by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) estimates heavy fuel oil (HFO) use, HFO carriage, the use and carriage of other fuels, black carbon (BC) emissions, and emissions of other air and climate pollutants for the year 2015, with projections to 2020 and 2025.

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Geely testing Emgrand methanol hybrid sedan in -40 C conditions

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In the face of rising global gas prices, methanol fuel offers a viable cleaner affordable alternative, Geely said. Previous demonstration trials of non-hybrid Geely Emgrand methanol sedans in Iceland achieved an average well to wheel emissions of 46g of CO 2 per km, even lower than electric vehicles in most countries.

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Drive Electric Submission on the Emissions Reduction Plan Discussion Document

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If we do not prepare ourselves, we risk becoming the dumping ground for the world’s dirtiest right hand drive vehicles, instead of a quick adopter of better, cleaner technologies. . Slovenia, Iceland, the Netherlands, Ireland, India, Denmark, Sweden, Israel, Germany and the United Kingdom all have 2030 deadlines.

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Are EVs Really Greener? A Look at Their Carbon Footprint

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Electric vehicles (EVs) are often marketed as a cleaner and more sustainable alternative to traditional gasoline-powered cars. A study by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) found that EV production generates 50-100% more emissions than gasoline vehicle production, primarily due to battery manufacturing ( ICCT, 2021 ).

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EEA TERM Report Finds Efficiency Gains of Clean Vehicle Technology Being Offset By Ongoing Increases in Travel

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While technological advances are producing cleaner vehicles, more and more passengers and goods are travelling further distances in Europe, thereby offsetting efficiency gains. Transport, including international aviation and maritime transport, accounts for around a quarter of total EU greenhouse gas emissions. Click to enlarge.

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

Drive Electric NZ

To answer these questions, we collaborated with Envirostrat to investigate some of the most common questions and concerns about the environmental impact that increased EV uptake will have on NZ, and in particular, how they really compare to ICEVs (internal combustion engine vehicles). Here’s what we discovered. WHAT EV MYTHS HAVE WE COVERED?