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Fiat Automobiles Dominates European CO2 Emission Reduction Rankings

March 4, 2010 – 5:13 pm | | Italy

Lowest average value CO2 emissions for Fiat Brand and Group in 2009
New Doblo Natural Power builds Fiat’s NGV stable

Among Europe’s best-selling automotive brands and for the third year running, Fiat Automobiles has logged the lowest average value for CO2 emissions of cars sold in 2009: 127.8 g/km (it was 133.7 g/km in 2008). The accomplishment [...]

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Foton America Signs Class 3 Truck Distributors. Bus Plans Progressing

March 1, 2010 – 7:15 pm | | USA

Foton America, the US agent for Chinese sourced compressed natural gas (CNG) Foton trucks and buses, has signed arrangements with alternative fuel vehicle (AFV) distributor, Venta Inc. for the distribution of Class 3 trucks for the US market. Venta has announced subsequent retail agreements with EVCARVO, a retailer of AFVs across the US.  The trucks [...]

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Study: Biomethane Benefits Could be Greater than Previously Thought

February 19, 2010 – 12:38 am | Source: NGVAmerica | Sweden

Biomethane from refuse produces 95 per cent less greenhouse gas emissions than gasoline, cites NGVAmerica from a Lund University (Sweden) research group report. Further, with a few simple improvements to a typical biomethane plant, the figure can rise to 120 per cent – that is, biomethane becomes better than climate neutral. In Sweden, there are [...]

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Wholistic View of CNG Finds Amongst Lowest GHG Emissions

October 18, 2009 – 1:05 pm | | USA

A new report, available from the US National Research Council, has found compressed natural gas to have some of the lowest greenhouse gas emissions amongst currently available vehicle fuels. The report examined the the hidden costs of energy production and use, such as the damage air pollution imposes on human health and the environment, and [...]

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