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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 ...

Feb. 29, 2020

By Zero Emissions Research & Initiatives (ZERI)

Nissan joins renault-RWE zero-emission mobility partnership

Nissan International SA has joined Renault SA"s partnership with German electric utility RWE Efficiency GmbH to promote electric mobility in Germany. The Renault-Nissan Alliance aims to become the world"s leading manufacturer of zero-emission vehicles and Germany is expected to become a major market for such products. RWE plans to set up an extensive charging network in Germany with about 1,000 ...

Jun. 23, 2010

By GLOBE SERIES

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 ...

Sep. 30, 2019

By CleanTech Latvia

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 ...

Feb. 28, 2013

By WestStart-CALSTART

Nissan sees big US electric car output by 2012

Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) says it has been conditionally approved by the U.S. Department of Energy for a $1.6 billion loan to modify its Smyrna, Tenn., manufacturing plant to produce zero-emissions vehicles and state-of-the-art lithium-ion battery packs to power them. The loan, announced by the U.S. Department of Energy, is among the first three loans under the Advanced Technology ...

Jun. 25, 2009

By GLOBE SERIES

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 ...

Oct. 24, 2013

By Associated Press

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 ...

Sep. 30, 2020

By Natural Gas Vehicle for America (NGV)

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 ...

Jan. 30, 2008

By Environmental News Network (ENN)

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 ...

Nov. 26, 2018

By Smart Grid Observer

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 ...

Dec. 8, 2015

By United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

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 ...

Jan. 29, 2008

By Environmental News and Data Services (ENDS)

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 ...

Dec. 17, 2020

By Ceres

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 ...

Dec. 7, 2010

By United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

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 ...

Dec. 17, 2020

By Hydra Energy

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 ...

Jul. 14, 2009

By Energy Saving Trust

Senate introduces Clean Economy Act

WASHINGTON -- A new bill, introduced today by U.S. Sen. Tom Carper of Delaware and co-sponsored by 33 members, calls for a national goal of net zero emissions of global warming pollution in the United States by midcentury. If passed into law, the Clean Economy Act of 2020 would require the Environmental Protection Agency to create a plan, using existing authorities, to reduce greenhouse gas ...

Feb. 11, 2020

By Environment America

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 ...

Nov. 25, 2020

By IPIECA

‘Well to wheel’ assessment needed for road vehicles

A study ordered by the Commission has recommended the EU’s approach to regulating car and van emissions should be changed, as it is not helping to keep the environmental impact of road vehicles to a minimum. The study, by the Dutch consultancy CE Delft, was intended to look at ways of boosting the market for electric vehicles, but it could have more far-reaching consequences. Current ...

Jun. 21, 2011

By Transport and Environment (T&E)

UN opens first zero emission community power centre in rural Kenya

The first power-generating centre using environmentally friendly hydro and solar power has been inaugurated in a Kenyan village 150 kilometres north east of Nairobi by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO). Apart from generating electricity, the new centre, in Kibai village in Kenya’s Kerugoya division, promotes the use of Light Emitting Diode (LED) lamps to replace ...

Jul. 9, 2008

By United Nations

Actions Taken Today by California Air Resources Board Called Historic -- Will Spur Innovation, Investment, and Growth in Clean Transportation Technology Industry, Says CALSTART

CALSTART's President and CEO hailed today's vote by the California Air Resources Board (CARB), calling it "historic" and a major milestone for the clean transportation technology industry. "The California Air Resources Board (CARB) vote today was truly historic and will encourage accelerated growth of the clean transportation technology industry," said CALSTART President and CEO John Boesel. ...

Jan. 27, 2012

By WestStart-CALSTART

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