Why is it in news?
- The Union Cabinet has been apprised of India joining as Member of Advanced Motor Fuels Technology Collaboration Programme (AMF TCP) under International Energy Agency (IEA).
Advanced Motor Fuels Technology (AMF)
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Advanced Motor Fuels (AMF) is one of the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) transportation related Technology Collaboration Programmes.
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Technology Collaboration Programmes (TCPs) are multilateral technology initiatives that encourage technology-related activities that support-
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Energy security,
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Economic growth and
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Environmental protection.
- AMF provides an international platform for co-operation to promote cleaner and more energy efficient fuels and vehicle technologies.
Vision-
- The vision of AMF is a sustainable transportation system that-
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Uses advanced, alternative, and renewable fuels;
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Has reduced emissions of GHGs and air contaminants; and
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Meets needs for personal mobility and the movement of goods on a local and global scale.
- AMF contributes to the achievement of this vision by providing-
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A solid basis for decision making (information and recommendations) and
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A forum for sharing best practices and pooling resources, internationally.
Mission-
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To provide sound scientific information and technology assessments that allow citizens and policy makers to make informed and science-based decisions about options involving the use of advanced fuels for transportation systems.
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To provide such data to decision makers, AMF acts as a clearinghouse, by-
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Pooling resources and information on an international level;
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Identifying and addressing technology gaps and barriers to deployment;
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Performing cooperative research on advanced motor fuels;
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Demonstrating advanced motor fuels and related vehicle and after-treatment technologies; and
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