Ford Cuts Vehicle CO2 Emissions, Inches Up Fuel Economy

June 17th, 2010 by Editor

Last year, Ford cut its new vehicles’ carbon dioxide emissions by 12 percent, slightly improved fleet fuel economy, exceeded its water and landfill waste goals, saved $15 million with energy efficiency efforts and increased its use of recycled, renewable and lightweight materials.

Ford Cuts Vehicle CO2 Emissions, Inches Up Fuel Economy


By GreenBiz Staff
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Making car fuel from thin air

March 29th, 2010 by Editor

Researchers in the UK are working on a project that could take carbon dioxide from the air and turn it into car fuel. The project aims to develop porous materials that can absorb the gas that causes global warming and convert it into chemicals that can be used to make car fuel or plastics in a process powered by renewable solar energy.
By sciencedaily.com
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Greening the Workhorses of American Fleets

March 10th, 2010 by Editor

Medium-duty trucks, a mainstay for American fleets, produce more than 80 million metric tons of carbon dioxide annually. Environmental Defense Fund and PHH Arval are now offering fleet managers a framework for reducing emissions from the vehicles.


By Jason Mathers
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Cement Industry Can Cut Emissions 18 Percent by 2050: Report

December 4th, 2009 by Editor

A new report looking at the technologies and methods for reducing carbon dioxide emissions from the cement industry says it’s possible to cut emissions 18 percent by 2050, but only with the help of carbon capture and storage.
 


By ClimateBiz Staff
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