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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Germany wins backing of EU ministers to block car emissions law
European Union environment ministers on Monday agreed to German demands to scrap an agreement to cap EU car emissions that Berlin argued would cost jobs and damage its premium auto makers. After months
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World Bank to Refurbish Old Power Plants
The World Bank will refurbish three old thermal power plants — one in Maharashtra and two in West Bengal — at an investment of . 1,400 crore as part of a pilot project for the National Programme on Coal
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Turf wars in govt., lobbying delay efficiency norms for cars
Facing inter-ministerial turf battles and pressure from the automobile industry, the government has yet again held back on imposing fuel efficiency standards for cars — which would help cut oil imports
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U.S. airlines show wide gap in fuel efficiency: study
U.S. airlines operating in the domestic market showed a wide gap in fuel efficiency, with Alaska Airlines taking the top ranking, according to a study by an independent, nonprofit organization. The
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Car manufacturers 'manipulating' tests to meet CO2 targets
Progress on reducing CO2 emissions in the car manufacturing industry is being undermined by the use of 'supercredits' and the manipulation of tests, according to a new report. Conducted by Transport
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Rolling resistance thresholds: an opportunity for Indian sustainable transportation
Today there are growing concerns about carbon emissions and fuel consumption linked to tyre use in the transportation industry. It has become important enough for the European Union to introduce emission
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Low carbon city: a guidebook for city planners and practitioners
The new guidebook published by UNEP Risø Centre focuses on the meaning of "low carbon" in the context of long-term global climate stabilization target, low carbon scenarios with alternate development pathways to achieve these scenarios and the role of low carbon development in India.
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National Power Policy, 2013: Government of Pakistan
This power policy by Pakistan's Ministry of Water and Power aims to support the current and future energy needs of the country. It presents vision for the power sector, highlighting its key challenges, setting major goals, summarizing policy principles, and also the strategy devised to achieve the nation's aspirations.
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India sorely needs fuel saving for transport: CSE
More than 40 percent of the oil and oil products in India go into running vehicles, but no serious efforts towards a fuel saving roadmap for the sector are in sight, the Centre for Science and Environment
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Centre for Science and Environment International Workshop Series on Transport and Climate
India only major vehicle producing country in the world without fuel saving standards for cars. By 2030, India will be importing 94 per cent of its crude oil. But the country is making no serious efforts