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FILE PHOTO: People are reflected on a Honda Motor car outside the company's headquarters in Tokyo, Japan February 2, 2017.  Picture taken February 2, 2017.   REUTERS/Toru Hanai/File Photo
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Honda to invest $80M in Brazil by 2030, develop hybrid-flex vehicle

Japanese automaker Honda aims to develop a hybrid-flex vehicle in Brazil — the latest in a series of fresh investments by automakers such...

An E15 nozzle is displayed on a pum at service station in Minneapolis, Monday, Oct. 28, 2013 photo. The Environmental Protection Agency cleared the way Friday, April 19, 2024, for E15, a higher blend of ethanol, to be sold nationwide for the third summer in a row. Gasoline with 10% ethanol is already sold nationwide, but the higher blend has been prohibited in the summer because of concerns it could worsen smog during warm weather. (Jeff Wheeler/Star Tribune via AP, File)
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EPA allowing summer sales of higher ethanol gasoline blend, citing global conflicts

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced an emergency waiver that will exempt gasoline blended with 15% ethanol from an existing summertime ban.

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US EPA to announce temporary expanded sales of higher-ethanol gasoline blend: sources

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will announce by Friday plans to temporarily expand sales of higher-ethanol blends of gasoline this summer.

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Eni aims to sell stakes in biofuel, bioplastic units by year-end, sources tell Reuters

Italian energy group Eni aims to sell by year-end minority stakes in its biofuel and bio-plastic units that could fetch around 1.3 billion...

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Vast Vienna wastewater heat pumps showcase EU climate drive

In a large hall on the outskirts of Vienna, shiny pipes carry treated wastewater through three giant heat pumps, part of Austria’s drive...

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Canadian Propane Association launches Propane Decarbonization Roadmap for Canada

Excerpt from a news release by the Canadian Propane Association. Read the full news release. “The Canadian Propane Association (CPA) has launched the Propane...

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Malaysia to monitor changes in EU curbs on palm biofuel after WTO ruling

KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) -Malaysia said on Wednesday it will closely monitor how the EU responds to a WTO ruling that supported the bloc’s...

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Spain’s Cepsa, Apical begin work on Southern Europe’s biggest biofuels plant

Over €1bn invested in facility to produce renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel as part of oil company's shift to lower carbon energy.

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US approves year-round sales of higher ethanol blend in 8 states

EPA allows partial relaxing of rules on selling fuel with more ethanol during summertime, in boost to corn farmers.

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Airlines’ sustainability mantra masks divides over green future

By Joe Brock SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Promoting the Singapore Airshow on Sunday, the organiser of the event was asked what would be different...

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