While airline contrails have featured less in our skies during the pandemic, an EU study published today finds they are among the non-CO2 emissions which contribute twice as much to global warming as aircraft CO2.[1] The research, by […]
Volkswagen joins “Cobalt for Development”, a cross-industry initiative launched by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH Sustainable cobalt mining is an important cornerstone of electrification Project activities improve living and working conditions for miners and […]
INTEREST IN ELECTRIC VEHICLES offered by the online car supermarket BuyaCar.co.uk surged by 500% this week as the government announced a ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel models from 2030. With electric cars normally […]
Following today’s announcement by the UK Government to bring forward the ban on the sale of petrol and diesel-powered cars and vans to 2030, Chief Executive Officer of Volta Trucks, Rob Fowler, said; “At Volta Trucks, […]
Saietta Group already ahead of UK’s EV development for 2030 deadline Low-cost, high-torque modular electric motors already in production in Oxfordshire UK government urged to step up with the investment the EV tech industry needs Four […]
Originally published on Transport & Environment. By Eoin Bannon EU lawmakers have opened the door for fossil fuel projects to benefit under the EU’s €670 billion recovery fund. The European Parliament’s economy and budget committees last night […]
Lighthouse project: Mediterranean island of Astypalea to transition to e-mobility, smart mobility solutions and green power generation Volkswagen and Greece sign memorandum of understanding Prime Minister Mitsotakis: “The ambitious endeavor is the result of a close […]
Written by: Charles Morris Tesla’s direct sales model is the envy of the auto industry. Selling directly to consumers online cuts out a layer of expenses (along with what is probably the most unpopular part of the […]
Originally published on Jato Volume of BEVs, PHEVs and HEVs made up one in four of the new cars registered in Europe in September Volkswagen Group was the biggest winner of the month, partly because of […]
New research conducted by PEUGEOT UK* found that more than half of children surveyed in Britain want their parents to be more environmentally friendly, including switching to electric or plug-in HYBRID vehicles. More than two-thirds […]
Originally published on Transport & Environment. By Eoin Bannon Hopes for bold action to reduce the global shipping sector’s huge greenhouse gas emissions were dashed this week when a ‘business as usual’ draft text was approved. […]
Visionary Newcomer Directs Donald Trump to “Take a Hike” with Debut Artwork SPOKANE, Wash., Oct. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Public lands artist Dunc Hazard doesn’t mince words when asked about the inspiration behind the recent release of his first creative project […]
This award enables the nation’s largest commercial deployment of Class 8 battery-electric trucks. Volvo Trucks North America was awarded $21.7 million in grants to deploy 70 VNR Electric trucks in Southern California for regional freight distribution […]
by Vishant Kothari and Ryan Sclar COVID-19 has affected almost all aspects of transportation. For the public sector, economic shutdowns have gutted the tax revenue needed to buy and maintain government vehicle fleets. Perhaps no municipal entity has been […]
Porsche has joined the “Responsible Mica Initiative“ (RMI). This cross-industry coalition of international companies and non-governmental organizations is campaigning for transparency and improved working conditions in mica mining. Sports Car Manufacturer Supports Sustainable Mining of #Mica […]
