Motors
Repsol launches Nexa, the commercial brand of its 100% renewable premium diesel in service stations
Repsol has launched the commercial name of its 100% renewable diesel in its service stations: Nexa 100% Renewable Diesel, a premium fuel designed for all diesel engines.
Indonesia proposes increase in biodiesel mix to 50% in 2028
Indonesia's government is proposing to increase the mandatory blend of palm oil-based fuel in biodiesel to 50% in 2028, up from the present amount of 35%.
Germany rejects Italy's proposal for early review for EU combustion engine ban
Germany has rejected a proposal by Italy to bring forward a planned European Union review of the bloc's ban on the sale of new internal combustion engine cars from 2035, saying it would lower standards and cause uncertainty for industry.
Emissions-free truck prices need to drop by 50% to compete with diesel, study says
Prices of emissions-free trucks need to fall by as much as half to make them an affordable alternative to diesel models, a study by consultancy firm McKinsey published on Wednesday said, a necessary step to help achieve European Union climate targets.
DNV awards Wallenius Wilhelmsen first B100 verification for biofuel insetting
DNV has awarded shipping and logistics company Wallenius Wilhelmsen its first biofuel insetting verification statement, recognizing the company’s use of B100 in a recent voyage.
Digital Feature: Can ships run on biofuel?
This article from ExxonMobil focuses on utilizing biofuels in the shipping sector.
Holland America starts pilot tests using renewable fuels on cruise liner
Holland America Line announced the start of a long-term biofuel test on its flagship, Rotterdam, leveraging 100% low-carbon intensity biofuel while sailing within the Norwegian World Heritage Fjords.
Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team targets over 60% emissions reduction and 200TCO2 saved through biofuel use for F1’s European season
The Team, PETRONAS and their logistics partners are working together to deliver the aspiration of a fully biofueled European season following a successful trial in 2022 which saw an 89% reduction in CO2 freight emissions.
EU countries to meet to discuss proposed vehicle emissions law
The Czech Republic has invited transport ministers from 11 European Union counties to meet to discuss emissions-cutting policies amid a dispute over the bloc's landmark policy to shift to electric vehicles.
HP New Developments
NEO Monitors’ mid-infrared (IR) sensors will help global industries better control emissions of nitrogen oxides and sulfur oxides.
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