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In Europe, policy regarding natural gas vehicles is headed in the right direction. Recent proposals will mandate manufacturers to reduce average CO2 emissions of their fleets, providing an incentive for the adoption of low-carbon technology, including NGVs.

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Baltic Course: Rallying for gas in transport in Europe

From 8th to 24th September, around 15 cars and trucks rolled across Europe, setting off from Moscow and making city stops. Though equivalent in performance to gasoline fuelled vehicles, this rally – the Blue Corridor Rally 2012 – was powered uniquely by natural gas, informs BC Director General of Gazprom Export Alexander Medvedev.

The rally made use of the growing number of natural gas refuelling stations, which had increased dramatically in the last seven years – reaching some 4,000 in Europe, with 900 in Germany alone. The network has enabled more than 1.5 million vehicles to run on gas in Europe. The Blue Corridor rally highlighted the convenience of natural gas when travelling the East-West transit route.  MORE

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