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ZERI one of the top innovative think tanks in the world ranked #7 by the University of Pennsylvania
The ZERI Network is delighted to share a unique recognition received - totally unexpected. The University of Pennsylvania ranks think tanks around the world. ZERI ranks among the top 10 in the world (#8) of the Think Tanks with the Most Innovative Policy Ideas/Proposals We want to thank everyone who has challenged and inspired us. We outpaced all major German policy research ...
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Europe’s policymakers lag behind truckmakers on CO2 emissions
Also available in French, German, Italian, Spanish, Polish, and in the UK EU policymakers are lagging behind truckmakers when it comes to CO2 emissions, a new study shows. Improvements in aerodynamics and fuel efficiency, as well as flexibilities in the regulations, mean trucks can already achieve the EU’s 2025 CO2 reduction target while producing just a few zero-emission vehicles. T&E ...
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Leaders of Proterra and the San Joaquin Regional Transit District (RTD) Formally Thank Members of the California Energy Commission, California EPA and CALSTART for Making Public Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Transportation Possible
In what industry leaders, environmentalists and public transportation advocates are heralding as a major victory for all Californians, Proterra will formally thank state agencies and the leadership of Governor Jerry Brown for making the zero-emission EcoRide BE35 battery electric bus a reality in the air pollution challenged San Joaquin Valley. The bus will tour various state agencies today in ...
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Trucks stuck in the ‘crawler lane’ in the shift to zero emissions
Current UK regulations are unfit to deliver the government’s goal to end diesel truck use by 2050, a new study shows. Improvements in aerodynamics and fuel efficiency mean trucks can already achieve the UK’s inadequate 2025 CO2 reduction target while producing virtually no zero-emission vehicles. T&E says the Department for Transport needs to require manufacturers to produce and ...
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CLEANTECH LATVIA attends international EREK conference
On September 25 -26, an international two-day conference on resorce efficiency and circular economy, organised by European Resource Efficiency Knowledge centre (EREK), was held in Brussels, Belgium. CLEANTECH LATVIA is a member of EREK network, so Jānis Zviedris, Chairman of the Board, also attended this conference. During the conference, members of the EREK network discussed good ...
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Hydrogen-burning hypersonic airplane: going green at Mach-5
The proposed future of air travel is quite a marvel. Seems unfathomable compared to the pollutant, oil-guzzling airliners of today. With the endless and testing delays, the awkward security, and greenhouse gas-emitting beasts, it’s a wonder why solutions have not yet come to fruition. It just so turns out, it is all happening rather quickly behind the scenes. One proposed aircraft that seems ...
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Energy Transitions Commission Report: Net-zero Emissions Technically and Economically Feasible
It is both technically and economically feasible to achieve zero emissions also within heavy industry by mid-century - in the industrialised part of the world it could happen even faster. And at a cost of less than half a per cent of the world's GDP. This is the conclusion of a report compiled by the Energy Transitions Commission, ETC, which consists of representatives of the global industry and ...
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8 states join forces to promote clean cars
Eight states, including California and New York, pledged Thursday to work together to dramatically multiply the number of zero-emission cars on the nation's roads by speeding the construction of charging stations and other infrastructure. The goal is to put 3.3 million battery-powered cars, plug-in hybrids and other clean-burning vehicles on the roads in those states by 2025. That's more than 15 ...
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California Governor Calls for Ban on All Combustion Fueled Vehicles
Last Wednesday, California Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order N-79-20 that calls for sales of all new passenger cars and light trucks to be zero emission vehicles by 2035. The Executive Order also directs the Air Resources Board to adopt requirements that all medium- and heavy-duty vehicles must be zero emission vehicles by 2045 to the extent this is feasible. Drayage trucks serving the ...
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EU `should set date for zero emission buildings`
The EU must set out a deadline by which all new buildings should be required to have zero net energy demand and carbon emissions, the European energy network (ENR) said on Monday. The recommendation is one of several in a report to be presented in Brussels on Tuesday that assesses the implementation of a 2002 EU directive on the energy performance of buildings (EED 06/01/03). Reform proposals ...
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Climate Action 100+ progress report records accelerated company commitments to net-zero emissions but gaps remain
Almost half the focus companies of Climate Action 100+ – the world’s largest ever investor engagement initiative on climate change – have now established commitments to reach net-zero emissions by 2050 or sooner, its latest progress report reveals. The Climate Action 100+ 2020 Progress Report also outlines the significant growth and evolution of Climate Action 100+. There are ...
By Ceres
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Urgent Call for Zero-emission Vehicles as Part of Global Climate Change Mitigation Strategy
Ministers and senior representatives from the industry, civil society and international organizations called today for a swift move to zero-emission vehicles as a key component of a future global climate change strategy. Currently, the transport sector is almost completely dependent on fossil fuels. It contributes approximately one quarter of all energy related carbon dioxide emissions to the ...
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Pollution probe launches the municipal zero-emission vehicle engagement platform
Pollution Probe is pleased to announce the launch of its latest initiative to accelerate the deployment of zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) in Canadian municipalities. The goals of the Municipal ZEV Engagement Platform are to engage municipal governments and their collaborators, socialize the range of solutions which are presented in internal and external resources, and establish ...
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Around the world in 80 `Eco` days
After covering more than 25,000 kilometres across four continents, participants in the Zero Emissions Race received a warm welcome in Cancún, Mexico at the UN Climate Change Conference, having powered their way from Geneva in less than 80 days using renewable energy. UN Environment Programme Executive Director Achim Steiner greeted environmentalist and adventurer Louis Palmer, the ...
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Green car call in Scotland
Iain Gray has called on the Scottish government to provide £15 million for green vehicles in local authorities. The Scottish Labour leader pointed out that just 23 cars out of the 20,000 vehicles owned by councils are electric or hybrid vehicles. He added that the government's funding, if matched with a similar investment from councils, could allow the local authorities to buy as many as ...
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Canada Announces “The Hydrogen Strategy”
Today's launch of the Hydrogen Strategy for Canada by the Honourable Seamus O'Regan was fantastic news for the country. A federal investment of $1.5B into a Low-Carbon and Zero-Emissions Fuels Fund coupled with the Clean Fuel Standard will help grow the country's economy. Additionally this incentive could potentially reduce annual GHG emissions by up to 45M tonnes/yr by 2030, while creating up to ...
By Hydra Energy
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ConocoPhillips, Equinor, Occidental, PETRONAS and Wintershall Dea announce net-zero targets
In October, US exploration and production company ConocoPhillips announced its net-zero ambitions, with a Paris Agreement-aligned framework to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by as much as 45% by 2030, and plans to reach net-zero emissions between 2045 and 2055. In addition to its Scope 1 and 2 targets, which cover emissions from its operations and the power it uses as a ...
By IPIECA
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Nearly Two Dozen U.S. and Canadian States Endorse Roadmap to 100% Zero-Emission Trucks by 2050
This week a coalition of 17 states, the District of Columbia and Quebec signed off on an action plan that will provide state leaders a roadmap to achieve 30% zero-emission truck sales by 2030 and 100% sales no later than 2050, while directly tackling deadly climate and air pollution from medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. “Putting more zero-emission trucks on our roads will save lives and improve ...
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EV Sales Headed For 5.5 Million In 2021 as Automakers Target 40 Million Per Year By 2030
Passenger electric vehicle sales are set to jump over 80% in 2021, to 5.6 million units, off the back of unprecedented industry and government commitments around the world over the last two years, according to the Zero-Emission Vehicles Factbook, a special report published recently by BloombergNEF (BNEF), at the request of the U.K. COP26 Presidency and in partnership with Bloomberg ...
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Media advisory: UN environment chief welcomes zero emissions car race to Cancun
Two Electric Cars and Electric Motorbike Arrive at Climate Talks After Crossing Four Continents Date: Tuesday 7 December Time: 08:20 to 08:55 (Cancun time) Venue: Departure at the foyer of Club Med Cancun, Blvd. Kukulcan Km.21, Quintana Roo at 08:20, Arrival at Westin Hotel, Blvd Kukulcan KM 20, Quintana Roo at around 08:35, Interviews/photo opportunities until 08:55 Three of four electric ...
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