The role of e-fuels in decarbonising transport
Rapid deployment of low-emission fuels during this decade will be crucial to accelerate the decarbonisation of the transport sector. Significant electrification opportunities are available for the road
Fuel Efficiency
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Light-duty automotive technology, carbon dioxide emissions, and fuel economy trends: 1975- 2015
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released a report that explores key trends in carbon dioxide emissions, fuel economy, and technology usage related to model year 1975 through 2015 light-duty
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Fuel economy state of the world 2016: time for global action
Worldwide, the vehicle fleet is not making enough progress on fuel economy and is failing to reach global targets aimed at reducing CO2 emissions, cutting oil consumption and improving energy efficiency
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Global climate change mitigation potential from a transition to electric vehicles
This paper investigates the potential for electric vehicles to contribute toward leading nations’ climate goals. The analysis is specifically designed to quantify the upper bound climate benefits from
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Overview of the heavy-duty vehicle market and CO2 emissions in the European Union
Heavy-duty vehicles (HDVs) represent only 4% of the on-road fleet in the European Union, but are responsible for 30% of on-road CO 2 emissions. Countries around the world are implementing standards to
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Review and evaluation of vehicle fuel efficiency labeling and consumer information programs
Vehicle Fuel Efficiency Labeling (VFEL) is used by numerous countries worldwide to improve the fuel efficiency of their transport fleets. The theory behind VFEL is that better-informed consumers are more
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Tracking sustainable transport in Vietnam: data and policy review for energy efficiency and climate change 2015
This report aims to provide an up to date picture of the transport sector and transport-related greenhouse gas emissions and mitigation policies in Vietnam, in order to provide policy-makers, researchers,
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South Korea fuel economy and greenhouse gas standards for new LDVs 2016-2020
Summarizes the new average fuel economy and greenhouse gas standards for light-duty vehicles that will phase in from 2016 through 2020. On December 30, 2014, the Ministry of Environment (ME) announced
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Government looks to scale back tax break for eco-cars
The government plans to extend a tax break for purchases of environmentally safer vehicles by a year through fiscal 2016, but apply it to a narrower scope of cars, according to sources close to the matter.
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‘Neither ambitious nor equitable’: Indian think tank on US climate action plan
At the time when India is asking rich nations to look at their lifestyle and excessive consumption pattern to reduce their carbon footprints, an Indian green think tank - the Centre for Science and Environment
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Contribution of transport commitments to global goals on sustainable development: 2015 transport commitments report
Sustainable Transport matters when it comes to improving people’s lives. This together with: The transport sector is taking important action to address the two key global policy processes of 2015: sustainable