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February 14, 2012
Ethanol
The following articles have been tagged with "Ethanol":
Virgin Atlantic tests Swedish 'green' fuel
National: 12 Oct 11
Virgin Atlantic airlines has initiated a cooperation with technology company Swedish Biofuels to start using more environmentally friendly aviation fuel.
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Alfa Laval wins big with brewery deal
Business & Money: 4 Jul 11
Alfa Laval, the Swedish heating giant, snapped up a major deal with a South American beer brewery, an order valued at 135 million kronor ($21 million).
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Reinfeldt and Pinera sign ‘green tech’ agreements
Business & Money: 20 May 11
Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt and Chilean President Sebastian Pinera signed cooperation agreements on mining, forestry and “green technologies” on Thursday.
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Reinfeldt touts 'green economy' on Brazil visit
Business & Money: 19 May 11
Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt said "putting a price on pollution" is the most effective way to create a sustainable, green society in a speech to Brazilian business leaders on Wednesday.
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Reinfeldt in Brazil to discuss ethanol, IMF
Politics: 18 May 11
Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt met Brazilian President Dilma Rouseff in Brasilia on Tuesday to meet with President Dilma Rouseff and to discuss ethanol, environmental concerns and technological cooperation.
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Green diesel harnesses Swedish forests
Science & Technology: 20 Feb 11
Swedish oil and energy firm Preem has announced the development of the "world's first" green diesel developed using residue from the Swedish forestry industry.
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Election Q&A: the Green Party
Analysis & Opinion: 14 Sep 10
The Local has a quick Q&A with Green Party MP Bodil Ceballos to learn more about the party's stance on a few key issues.
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Payment row over ethanol car repairs
Science & Technology: 23 Jul 10
High sulphate concentrations in ethanol in the spring have damaged hundreds of car engines, setting off a dispute between car manufacturers and fuel companies as to who will pay for the repairs.
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Police break car chase as fuel runs dry
National: 14 Jul 10
A police unit was forced to give up the chase of a getaway vehicle in northern Sweden as it ran out of fuel, with officers unable to fill up as they had only a charge card for a petrol station 20 kilometres away.
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Biofuel use shows large climate benefit: study
Science & Technology: 24 May 10
Ethanol and biogas use in Sweden shows a large climate benefit, resulting in between 65 to 140 percent fewer greenhouse gas emissions than petrol and diesel, even when so-called direct and indirect soil effects are included, a new research study shows.
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Opposition outlines billion kronor tax hike
Politics: 28 Apr 10
The left-green opposition has proposed the raising of environmental taxes by a total of 11 billion kronor ($1.52 billion) over the coming two years, as well as reintroducing wealth taxes to raise a further four billion per annum.
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Sweden secures ethanol toll exemption
Business & Money: 3 Apr 09
Sweden has secured an exemption to higher EU tolls on the imports of Brazilian ethanol.
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Centre party calls for petrol car ban by 2025
Politics: 15 Nov 08
Centre party leader Maud Olofsson has called for a total ban on petrol-driven cars by 2025. The party has also called for a tighter eco-car definition and higher carbon taxes. Car-makers have reacted angrily to the plans.
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US Ambassador: Russian gas no laughing matter
Analysis & Opinion: 10 Sep 08
Russia’s recent incursion into Georgia has brought into renewed focus the need for Sweden to continue the development and promotion of alternative energy sources, writes US Ambassador to Sweden, Michael M Wood.
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Swedes ditch cars as petrol prices remain high
Society: 13 Aug 08
Expensive petrol prices are causing Swedes to leave their cars at home.
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World's first ecolabelled fuel soon a reality
Science & Technology: 4 Jul 08
New initiatives for the labelling and certification of biofuels have been presented in Sweden.
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Sweden favours electric cars over ethanol
Science & Technology: 28 May 08
The government has changed its strategy for green cars, deciding that electric is better than ethanol.
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Sweden to import ethanol produced in Ghana
Business & Money: 4 May 08
A Ghanaian company has announced it will start exporting ethanol to Sweden by the end of 2010.
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Green-car subsidy to get fresh injection
National: 1 Apr 08
The government is set to nearly double the 250 million kronor ($41.9 million) already set aside to support the purchase of environmentally friendly cars.
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Eco-car subsidy could break budget
Business & Money: 1 Mar 08
The government has set aside 250 million kronor for eco-car subsidies. Forecasts indicate an eventual cost of 1.4 billion.
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EU sets Sweden's emissions targets
Science & Technology: 23 Jan 08
The EU Commission set new goals for Sweden. Photo: Switzerland's environment minister cracks down on CO2.
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Sweden protests over EU emission targets
Science & Technology: 20 Jan 08
Sweden is protesting at EU plans to ask it to cut CO2 emissions to 50 percent of 1990 levels. Years of efforts to cut emission are not being taken into account, it says.
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Volvo to buy used cars for 10,000 kronor
Business & Money: 13 Jan 08
Drivers ditching their old cars must purchase a new, ethanol-powered Volvo to get the cash.
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Company leaders shun green cars
Science & Technology: 24 Nov 07
While most big Swedish companies have environment policies requiring them to engage in development in that field, a new survey has shown that most top executives don't drive green cars.
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Scania wins Clinton plaudit
Business & Money: 2 Nov 07
Swedish truck and bus maker Scania has been named a 'preferred supplier' by former US President Bill Clinton's environmental movement.
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Carbon taxes raised to tackle climate change
Politics: 17 Sep 07
Sweden's government will increase taxes on CO2 emissions as part of its budget, in what it says is a bid to help tackle climate change. Petrol prices will go up 17 öre per litre, energy minister Maud Olofsson announced on Monday.
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Sweden axes ethanol tax during Lula visit
Business & Money: 12 Sep 07
Sweden has agreed to abolish a tax on ethanol, which it currently purchases from Brazil, under a biofuels accord signed with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
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Brazil's Lula arrives in Sweden for state visit
Politics: 11 Sep 07
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva arrived in Sweden on Tuesday for a two-day state visit during which he is to meet Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt and discuss biofuels.
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Biofuels 'divert water from food crops'
Science & Technology: 16 Aug 07
Biofuels, hailed by many as the green solution to offset a coming oil shortage and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, are not a cure-all solution, experts at a water conference in Stockholm warned this week.
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Swedish drivers turn to ethanol
Business & Money: 23 Jul 07
Ethanol-based fuel E85 is becoming more popular among Swedish drivers, while sales of both petrol and diesel have declined slightly.
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New record for low-emission car sales
Society: 2 Jul 07
Sales of environmentally-friendly cars are at a record high in Sweden, which now enjoys the fastest-falling carbon dioxide emissions levels for new cars.
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Fiat and Ford get green car garlands
Business & Money: 4 Jun 07
The Swedish Association of Green Motorists has given Fiat and Ford the thumbs up for producing the best green cars on the Swedish market.
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Europe needs to clean up its act
Analysis & Opinion: 21 May 07
Working internationally to combat climate change is all very well, but Brussels should sort out its existing environmental schemes before embarking on ambitious new EU projects, argues Mats Persson of the Open Europe think tank.
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Swedish PM to meet Bush in May for energy talks
Politics: 20 Apr 07
Fredrik Reinfeldt will travel to Washington in May to meet with President George W. Bush for talks on alternative energy sources. The Swedish PM will also meet UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon.
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Stockholm congestion charge back in August
National: 12 Apr 07
Congestion charging is to be reintroduced in Stockholm from August 1st, with the money from the tolls to be spent on improving the capital's road system.
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Sweden can learn from the US on climate
Analysis & Opinion: 30 Mar 07
With Al Gore in Stockholm to debate climate change with Margot Wallström, it is often assumed that the Americans come here to learn from Sweden's success. But Sweden also has a lot to learn from the US, argues Waldemar Ingdahl of think tank Eudoxa.
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Truck emissions increased by 35 percent
Science & Technology: 17 Mar 07
Carbon dioxide emissions from heavy trucks in Sweden have increased by 35 percent since 1990, according to new figures.
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Swedes hold European record for gas-guzzlers
Science & Technology: 15 Mar 07
Swedes are more likely to drive gas guzzlers than any other nationality in western Europe. Even cars that run on alternative fuels like ethanol need to become more efficient, say experts.
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British Tories hope to learn from Reinfeldt
Politics: 13 Feb 07
British Conservative leader David Cameron has been in Stockholm to learn from Fredrik Reinfeldt how to eject a left-wing government after more than a decade in opposition.
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Motown Maud looks to car industry's future
Business & Money: 8 Jan 07
Sweden's industry minister Maud Olofsson is in Detroit to talk about the future of the Swedish car industry with Ford and Volvo executives. And Olofsson's view of the future is green.
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Swedes break green car record
Science & Technology: 2 Jan 07
Sales of cars that run on alternative fuels increased by 156 percent in Sweden in 2006. Over 36,000 'greener' cars were sold in Sweden last year, according to new figures.
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Climate top of Swedish king's agenda
National: 28 Nov 06
King Carl Gustaf sorts out his recyclables in his private kitchen, runs a pellet-fired boiler at Drottningholm palace and talks about climate change whenever he goes on state visits - but he doesn't drive a 'green' car.
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'Action needed' as ethanol sales fall
National: 17 Oct 06
Sales of green fuel ethanol fell in September, as it became more expensive than petrol. Green motoring enthusiasts are calling on the government to guarantee that ethanol remains the cheaper option.
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Saab 'heading for record year'
Business & Money: 4 Sep 06
The GM-owned Swedish carmaker says sales figures for the first eight months of this year indicate that the company should beat its all-time sales record.
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Greens snub eco-cars
Politics: 4 Sep 06
Politicians in the Green Party are least likely among all parties to own a car with a catalytic converter. Some 22 percent of Green representatives' cars don't have catalytic converters.
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Swedes embrace green motoring
Society: 2 Aug 06
Hybrids, diesel and ethanol-powered cars are enticing Swedes in ever greater numbers. New registrations of 'green' cars increased by 390 percent last month compared to July 2005.
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Ethanol sales shoot up
Business & Money: 28 Jun 06
Sales of fossil-free fuel ethanol E85 have shot up this year, while gasoline sales decreased 3.5 percent.
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Sweden 'will reduce oil dependency'
National: 28 Jun 06
A commission led by Göran Persson says that Sweden will not be an oil-free zone by 2020, but claims that society will no longer be dependent on fossil fuels.
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Alliance agrees to keep nuclear
Politics: 14 Jun 06
The opposition Alliance has said it will increase the effect of remaining nuclear power stations, but will not build any new stations or reopen closed plants, in a joint statement on Wednesday.
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?There will be Green ministers?
Analysis & Opinion: 22 May 06
We will be part of the government if the left wins the next election, Green Party spokesman Peter Eriksson tells The Local in an exclusive interview. But even under this government, the Greens have made their presence felt.
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Saab to launch revolutionary green car
National: 23 Mar 06
Swedish carmaker Saab is to launch the world's first ethanol-electric hybrid car in Stockholm next week, it has been reported. The company could launch the green cars by 2010.
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Volvo and Saab get vote of confidence from owners
Business & Money: 10 Jan 06
There was good news for the Swedish car industry at the Detroit motor show as Ford announced plans to launch five new Volvo models in the next few years, while Saab says it is confident that it will make a profit.
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Stockholm hosts 'clean fuels' conference
Smörgåsbord: 8 Nov 05
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Green cars on the rise
Business & Money: 19 Oct 05
One in ten cars sold in Sweden last month uses alternative fuels, making Septemer the best ever month for "green" car sales. Customers are realising that green cars are cheap to run, says industry.
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Sweden "to break oil dependency by 2020"
National: 2 Oct 05
Sweden will be the first country in the world to break its dependency on oil, according to Minister for Sustainable Development Mona Sahlin. "It's not just probable, it's completely necessary," says Sahlin, brandishing carrots and sticks in abundance.
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"Let all cars convert to ethanol"
National: 26 Jul 05
Everyone with a petrol-powered car should be allowed to have it converted to run on green ethanol fuel. That's according to an expert at the Swedish National Road Administration.
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Swedish motorists turn to ethanol
Business & Money: 14 Apr 05
In 2004 the number of ethanol run cars on the road went up to 13,400 - an increase of 67% on the previous year - prompting Statoil to declare that the government's proposed environmental fuels law is "completely unnecessary".
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Green concessions to get budget passed
Politics: 31 Mar 05
The government makes promises to its allies in the Green Party to help secure support for the budget. Among the Green proposals are clampdowns on mink farming and animal testing, and a requirement for petrol stations to sell green fuels.
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Diesel vehicles "discriminated against" in Sweden
Smörgåsbord: 15 Dec 04
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20 things to know before moving to Sweden
As diverse as Sweden is, there are a few societal norms that are distinctly Swedish. Understanding a handful of them will hopefully prepare you culturally before you relocate. When you're invited home to a Swede, you better be on time and take your shoes off, writes expat Lola Akinmade-Åkerström. Read more »
How far can English take you in Sweden?
Sweden is a country where almost everyone can speak English. So why bother to learn Swedish? Edina Varnagy from Hungary managed with English for a whole year but then found that Swedish could open doors – to a job, a social life and greater understanding. Read more »
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