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Study Finds Availability of Low-CO2 Electricity and Hydrogen May Paradoxically Delay Large-Scale Transition to Electric and/or Hydrogen Vehicle Fleet

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Left, global light-duty fleet in the electric-favoring case; right, the hydrogen-favoring case. In both electric- and hydrogen-favoring cases, availability of low-carbon electricity and hydrogen prolonged the use of petroleum-fueled ICE vehicles. The team used a model (Global Energy Transition, GET-RC 6.1) Click to enlarge.

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Mitsubishi Delivers 4 i-MiEV Electric Vehicles to the Principality of Monaco

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The Principality of Monaco, proactively seeking ways to combat environmental issues and to replace domestic transportation with low-CO2-emitting electric vehicles, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mitsubishi Motors Corporation, Mitsubishi Motors Europe B.V. and MC Automobile (Europe) N.V. Earlier post.).

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UK Technology Strategy Board Awards More Than 12M to 22 Projects to Speed Up Development of Low-Carbon Technology for Vehicles; Includes Gas Turbine Range Extender and Li-S Battery Cells

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Low CO2 High Efficiency Diesel Fuel Injector Nozzle (LOCOFIN). Syner-D - Integration of Synergistic Cost Effective CO2 Technologies for Diesel. Ricardo UK Ltd (lead), Jaguar Cars Ltd, Shell Global Solutions (UK), Lontra, SKF (UK) Ltd, Valeo Engine Cooling UK Ltd. Flexible Multiport Converter Technology.

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Electrification gaining momentum in fleet vehicle industry – Charged EVs

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The electrification of commercial vehicles, including trucks, buses and fleet vehicles, is gaining significant momentum globally. In recent years, vehicle emission standards have also seen significant advancements, with a marked decrease in CO2 emissions and an increase in fuel economy. Sponsored by Parker Lord. million units by 2030.

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Ford introduce the EcoBoost petrol engine

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“The new family of Ford EcoBoost four-cylinder petrol engines coming in 2010 is a key element of Ford Motor Company’s global Blueprint for Sustainability,&# said John Fleming, Chairman & CEO, Ford of Europe. By 2012, the blue oval plans globally to produce 1.3 “With the 2.0-litre “With the 2.0-litre

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