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BMW, Ford, other automakers rev up carbon commitments

GreenBiz

Like its peers, BMW plans to reach those targets through a combination of developing and selling electric vehicles (including newly announced electric versions of the 5 Series sedan and X1 compact SUV), combined with incorporating more sustainable materials, working with its supply chain vendors and adopting clean energy for facilities.

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Demand side flexibility in Europe – some progress but more required

Smart Energy International

The report finds that some countries have open and accessible markets, but the majority still need significant improvement to meet the obligations set out in the Clean Energy Package. Local flexibility can help the UK reduce peak energy demand by 23% – study Energy communities in Europe – opportunity to increase system efficiency.

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The top 25 most sustainable fleets

GreenBiz

Fleets are often the workhorses that toil behind the scenes: the garbage trucks that pick up your trash before dawn; the long-haul semi-trucks that move goods from the port; the bucket trucks that utilities use to fix power lines and keep your lights on; the delivery vans that drop off your packages and help you stay safe inside your homes.

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Von der Leyen announces Chinese EVs inquiry in competitive bid

Smart Energy International

One of two initiatives announced today to maintain Europe’s place in the global race to net zero, European Commissioner Ursula von der Leyen has announced an inquiry into electric vehicles (EVs) coming from China. Europe will do whatever it takes to keep its competitive edge.”

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Electric vehicles cruise past 500,000 milestone, but market decelerates in April following cut to plug-in car grant

Business Green

The government today hailed another major milestone for the UK electric vehicle (EV) market, as official sales figures confirmed there were now over half a million zero emission cars on the roads. per cent market share and plug-in hybrids 6.8 per cent of the market.

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Europe’s Demand for Electric Cars May Get a Jolt from COVID-19 Response

GreenTechMedia

Far from depressing the market, the response to the COVID-19 outbreak looks set to accelerate the take-up of electric vehicles across Europe. where monthly data is available from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), battery electric vehicles are performing well. But in the U.K., BEVs were up 21.5

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Europe enjoys record ?60bn EV investment surge ahead of stricter car CO2 rules

Business Green

Europe overtook China for government and industry investment in electric cars and batteries last year, analysis suggests. The green NGO's EV investment report today indicates interest in Europe's rapidly growing battery car market continues to surge, with investment in the sector 19 times higher than in 2018, and 3.5

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