Business Green

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

UK production of electric vehicles (EVs) continues to rise, with volumes up more than a fifth as domestic car production returned to growth in October, according to the latest industry figures released today. Under the plans, from 29 August next year drivers of the most polluting cars will have to pay £12.50

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 22, 2019

The new Environment Bill needs improvement in a number of ways to meet this, including world leading WHO air pollution standards on the face of the bill, a legally binding timetable with an earlier date for reporting, and an acknowledgement of the need for resources to implement the changes at local level.

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Green Living Guy

MAY 31, 2022

In a bid to meet its target of zero emissions by 2050, Australia has come up with decarbonizing actions ranging from adopting electric vehicles to developing ethanol facilities to support the chemical industry, encouraging renewable refineries for the growth of biofuels.

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Business Green

MAY 10, 2021

A study from Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) commissioned by green transport group Transport & Environment has found that electric sedans and sports utility vehicles (SUVs) will be as cheap to produce as petrol vehicles from 2026, with small cars on track to undercut conventional models one year later.

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Business Green

JANUARY 22, 2021

Nissan has confirmed it will continue to invest in its Sunderland plant and will move additional electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing production to the region, following months of speculation that any failure to secure an effective post-Brexit trade deal with the EU would put the future of the giant factory at risk.

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Business Green

JANUARY 30, 2020

UPS has announced that it has completed a minority investment in UK-based electric vehicle (EV) pioneer Arrival in a move that has seen the global logistics giant place an order for 10,000 purpose built electric vans. Electric vehicles form a cornerstone to our sustainable urban delivery strategies.

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Business Green

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Increased investment in public transport and active travel is needed, in addition to the rapid uptake of electric vehicles (EVs), if the UK is to meet its 2030 emission reductions targets. The government has ramped up investment in supporting the shift to electric vehicles, helping drive record demand for plug-in models.

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GreenBiz

JUNE 17, 2020

The decade-long goal could result in millions of electric vehicles purchased for ride-hailing operations, encourage greater electric vehicle charging deployments and motivate stronger city, state and federal policies that could make EVs more economical.

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Clean Energy Canada

JUNE 17, 2019

But electric vehicles — from cars to buses to trucks — really stole the show. To kick things off, the International Energy Agency released its new Global Electric Vehicles Outlook , the data-driven crystal ball of the electric future. Last year, the sale of new electric vehicles nearly doubled versus 2017.

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The Environmental Blog

AUGUST 18, 2020

An electric vehicle is a useful tool that would allow us to start controlling CO2 emissions and other pollutants produced by transport activity. – 3 percent reported owning an electric vehicle. Future car ownership: Electric cars or not? – 40 per cent saying they are somewhat likely.

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Global Renewable News

JANUARY 16, 2024

Making the switch to an electric vehicle (EV) is a win-win for families looking to save money while reducing pollution from cheaper refuelling to lower maintenance costs, EVs can increase the.

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GreenBiz

JUNE 3, 2021

Climate tech startups, and investments into them, are growing. In 2020, investments into early stage climate tech companies topped $60 billion and grew at a faster rate than all VC investments from 2013 to 2019. Electric vehicles are projected to reach 58 percent of global passenger vehicle sales by 2040.

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Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 14, 2023

This infrastructure can take years to develop, involves billions of pounds of investment but will also help create jobs and economic benefits. Much of the required action involves the delivery of new and expanded infrastructure to generate, deliver and make use of renewable energy and other low-carbon energy sources.

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Business Green

JUNE 16, 2020

New number plates to be launched from autumn, as Ministers announce new £12m zero emission vehicle research funding boost. The government has today confirmed it is to introduce green number plates from this autumn, in a bid to help drive demand for electric vehicles (EVs) as part of the UK's economic recovery plan.

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Andrew Winston

JUNE 11, 2018

ICYMI, UPS announced a milestone in electric vehicles -- cost parity for a delivery truck. Companies can miss great investment opportunities with too narrow a definition of return on investment.). Passenger electric cars get all the press, especially when someone launches one into space.

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Clean Energy Canada

DECEMBER 19, 2023

OTTAWA — Joanna Kyriazis, director of public affairs at Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to the federal government’s final electric vehicle availability standard : “With record numbers of Canadians choosing an EV over a gas car in recent months, it’s clear that they want electric vehicles.

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Clean Energy Canada

MARCH 4, 2021

OTTAWA — Joanna Kyriazis, senior policy advisor at Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement regarding the federal government’s investment of $2.75 Today’s significant investment will help Canada accelerate toward its climate goals and make good on the federal government’s promise to help purchase 5,000 electric buses over five years.

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Business Green

JANUARY 30, 2020

UPS has announced that it has completed a minority investment in UK-based electric vehicle (EV) pioneer Arrival in a move that has seen the global logistics giant place an order for 10,000 purpose built electric vans. Electric vehicles form a cornerstone to our sustainable urban delivery strategies.

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Global Renewable News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Electric vehicles are a win-win for families looking to save money while reducing pollution from cheaper refuelling to lower maintenance costs. The widespread shift to electric is also a treme.

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Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

A new study, from Neos Networks, appears to find that over half (55%) of UK companies are actively planning to adopt battery electric vehicles (BEVs) across their fleet in as little as five years to align with net-zero targets. Does the industry truly believe in net-zero targets? Exploring new technologies will be the key to change.

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Global Renewable News

AUGUST 30, 2023

The Government of Canada is supporting Canadians in saving money and reducing pollution by making the switch to electric vehicles (EVs). From mining critical minerals to minerals processing to.

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Business Green

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

The UK government should increase tax on things we want less of - such as pollution - and reduce tax on things we want more of - such as jobs - explains Eunomia's Chris Sherrington. But to my mind, this is not an argument for not increasing taxes on polluting activity. This is not a new idea, but it is one whose time has come.

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CleanTech San Diego

APRIL 9, 2019

Supervisor Nathan Fletcher wants the County of San Diego to put the pedal to the metal when it comes to its electric vehicle and charging station strategy. Board meeting to create an electric vehicle roadmap that will help guide the county toward a more sustainable future. .

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GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

It’s necessary, he said, to "understand that the most important investment we can make is an investment in all of our people to be able to live with dignity.". It’s necessary to understand that the most important investment we can make is an investment in all of our people to be able to live with dignity. "I California.

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GreenBiz

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Pollution, poverty and race collide in many other disadvantaged communities across California — and the country — and some argue that the state’s climate policies haven’t helped. The overall "cap" lowers every year, forcing polluters to reduce their emissions or purchase allowances from others who do. As the U.S.

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The City Fix

JUNE 22, 2022

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, offers U.S. states and cities the chance to invest in transportation systems that modernize infrastructure, expand access and mobility for all people in a community, improve public. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

JANUARY 13, 2024

It’s true that electric vehicles have certainly taken the majority share of the emission-free car market, but CES 2024 proved that hydrogen fuel cars still very much has its place and remains a part of the conversation among automakers.

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Business Green

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Electric Vehicle (EV) charging operator Engenie has installed its first two rapid EV charge points in Cardiff city centre, kickstarting a rollout that will double the number of rapid chargers in the Welsh capital. The new chargers advance the strategy sketched out in Cardiff council's recent transport green paper.

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DeSmogBlog

APRIL 18, 2024

government to spur green technology investment. Truss writes that “we should cancel” the United Nations annual COP climate summit, and falsely claims that electric vehicles are worse for the environment than those powered by fossil fuels. “In is beyond reach. It features the same instincts of collectivism and authoritarianism.”

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GreenBiz

JUNE 5, 2020

The right to breathe isn't just related to surviving interactions with police," said Alexis Cureton, former electric vehicle fellow at GRID Alternatives , an organization that works to bring clean energy jobs and access to low-income communities. "It times more hazardous pollution than white people — regardless of income.

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The Environmental Blog

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Although diesel cars use less fuel to operate, and diesel fuel actually contains less carbon dioxide than petrol, it also releases toxic pollutants as a byproduct. In normal use, the engines emitted far more pollution, including up to 40 times more nitrogen oxide , which contributes to asthma, bronchitis, and emphysema.

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Business Green

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

Across Europe electric vehicle sales are continuing to climb rapidly, and more and more manufacturers are responding to the growing demand. A recent study shows that 45 per cent of people have reconsidered their electric vehicle ownership plans as a result of the radical improvement on air pollution seen across the globe.

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Investments in software and data, as well as building deep relationships with utilities, will be key to helping fleets navigate this daunting ecosystem. Another chief concern is a lack of electric medium- and heavy-duty vehicle models from major OEMs in the U.S. One of Genentech's electric buses, made by BYD.

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Envirotec Magazine

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Listen very carefully and you can hear a quiet revolution taking place on roads across the UK, led by a growing fleet of plug-in vehicles. According to data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) , electric vehicles have made up 13.8% of total new car registrations so far in 2021 – almost double the 7.2%

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Business Green

MAY 26, 2020

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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Energy Central

APRIL 22, 2022

In response, eco-consumers are investing in electric vehicles (EVs) to target pollution. A significant portion of greenhouse gas emissions comes from the transportation sector. Environmental engineers are increasing global infrastructure’s compatibility with EVs by advancing charging technologies.

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Business Green

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

EV100 report shows deployment of electric vehicles among members has grown 93 per cent over the past 12 months to 400,000 worldwide Sometimes, to truly understand how fast you are heading, it's worth looking back at the distance covered, rather than solely at the road ahead.

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