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Fraunhofer ISI/ICCT analysis of PHEV data finds real-world CO2 emissions 2-4x higher than official values

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The results of the joint study, released by German Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research ISI and the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT), suggest that incentives to promote a higher share of electric driving would increase the potential for plug-in hybrid vehicles to reduce emissions.

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Imec produces prototype solid-state Li-ion battery with 200 Wh/L; solid electrolyte applied as a liquid

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Imec performs its battery R&D as a collaborative program for open innovation to which it invites all interested parties. and imec China (IMEC Microelectronics (Shanghai) Co.

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NOx emissions exceeded limits in 12 European countries in 2010

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Today’s publication of official 2010 data from Member States is the first time that those efforts can be measured against the legally binding targets. These were Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Spain and Sweden. Source: EEA data viewer. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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PBL Study Finds Developed Countries Proposals for Copenhagen Fall Short for Reaching 2 °C Climate Objective

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The current proposals by developed countries on the table for the upcoming climate negotiations in Copenhagen to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions do not yet suffice to limit global warming to a rise of 2 °C (based on a long-term 450 ppm concentration of GHG), according to a new report by the Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL).

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BASF and Gazprom agree on asset swap; BASF’s Wintershall expanding production of oil and gas, exiting gas trading and storage business

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BASF and Russia’s Gazprom signed a legally binding basic agreement to swap assets of equivalent value. which is active in the exploration and production of oil and gas in the southern North Sea (Netherlands, UK and Denmark). Gazprom will also receive a 50% share in the activities of Wintershall Noordzee B.V.,

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“Tesla files” leak being eyed by authorities for potential data privacy violations: report

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When Handelsblatt reportedly contacted Tesla about the leak, the electric vehicle maker’s legal team issued a response. 5/ „For 6 months, a twelve-person team of editors evaluated presumably internal documents. The data protection supervisory authority in the Netherlands has reportedly been informed of the case.

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ASML’s threat to leave uncovers deeper concerns in Netherlands Inc – ET Auto

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While the semiconductor equipment maker’s CEO has since ruled out a total departure from the Netherlands, a Reuters review of Dutch blue chip firms has shown that ASML is far from the only one considering its options. ” Chip equipment supplier ASM International recently expanded in the U.S.