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Filling Up on Hydrogen
Earlier this year, the Icelandic whale-watching boat Elding was fitted with a hydrogen-powered generator that fuels its lighting system, electric equipment and navigation machinery. It is the first of its kind in the world.
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Fuel-efficient cars paying off for Honda
During the glory days of big pickups and sport utility vehicles, one automaker steadfastly refused to join the party. Despite the huge profits that its competitors were minting by making larger vehicles, Honda Motor never veered from its mission of building fuel-efficient, environmentally friendly cars like its Accord sedan.
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China's Auto Consumption Tax Adjusted From September
The Chinese Ministry of Finance and State Administration of Taxation has issued a notice that the automobile consumption tax will be adjusted from September 1, 2008.
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Scrapping fuel subsidies can help climate-UN study
Abolishing subsidies on fossil fuels could cut world greenhouse gas emissions by up to 6 percent and also nudge up world economic growth, a U.N. report showed on Tuesday.
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German cars lead CO2 reductions league
Cars sold in Europe last year reduced carbon emissions slightly, with manufacturers managing to achieve an average improvement of 1.7 percent, according to a new report.
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First mass US crossing for hydrogen cars completed
Hydrogen fuel cell cars from nine automakers completed a 13-day cross-country trip this weekend, in the first such mass U.S. crossing for vehicles powered by a zero-emission technology still in its infancy.
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Biofuels, food crops straining world water reserves: experts
Burgeoning demand for food to feed the world's swelling population, coupled with increased use of biomass as fuel is putting a serious strain on global water reserves, experts said.
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Japan to offer incentives on clean diesel cars
Japan is looking to introduce incentives for consumers buying clean diesel cars starting next fiscal year in a bid to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, a government official said on Thursday.
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Air travel carbon offsetting too crude -critics
Air travellers may be fooling themselves with a feel-good green glow from offsetting their carbon emissions, according to critics of the system.
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Hyundai aims to launch first U.S. hybrid in 2010
Hyundai Motor Co expects to release its first hybrid in the U.S. market as early as 2010, featuring cutting-edge lithium-ion battery technology, an executive said on Wednesday.
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