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EU To Invest 1 Billion Euros To Boost Domestic Supply Of Battery Components

December 11, 2024 admin 0 Comments clean power, clean transport, Electric vehicles, EU, Europe, European Commission, European Union, ev batteries, green economy, northvolt, policy & politics

Credit to Author: Steve Hanley| Date: Mon, 09 Dec 2024 01:07:30 +0000

The US Inflation Reduction Act — unless it is repeal or revoked — will provide tens of billions of dollars in production credits to companies that manufacture lithium-ion batteries using materials and components sourced from within the US or from countries America deems worthy. This week, the European Union announced … [continued]

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Fuel Cell Electric Aircraft Help To Drive The Green Hydrogen Market

November 17, 2024 admin airbus, Aviation, clean power, clean transport, Denmark, electric aircraft, EU, Europe, European Union, fuel cell airplanes, fuel cells, green hydrogen, hydrogen, hydrogen fuel cells, Norway, scandanavian airlines, The Netherlands, us department of energy (doe), usa, zeroavia

Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 21:13:06 +0000

Leading global aviation stakeholders are pursuing green hydrogen and fuel cells to decarbonize air travel and shipping, in the EU and elsewhere.

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Cash For Clunkers: Modern Electric Vehicle Variant An Obvious Climate Policy

November 8, 2024 admin africa, air quality, Canada, carbon emissions, cash for clunkers, China, clean transport, climate change, electric trucks, Electric vehicles, EU, Europe, ev batteries, ev sales, Fossil Fuels, green economy, green jobs, hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles, investment, Manufacturing, Oil, policy & politics, tesla, usa

Credit to Author: Michael Barnard| Date: Tue, 05 Nov 2024 18:16:48 +0000

In the 1990s, numerous countries both within and outside Europe launched vehicle scrappage schemes with multiple goals. Greece, Hungary, Denmark, Spain, France, Ireland, Norway, and Italy each implemented programs during this period, aimed at scrapping older cars to promote the purchase of newer, safer, and more efficient vehicles. For example, … [continued]

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Bidirectional Charging (V2G) Could Save Europeans $23 Billion A Year

November 8, 2024 admin bidirectional energy, clean transport, Electric vehicles, EU, Europe, European Union, ev charging, frauhhofer institute, GERMANY, renault 5, research, Smart Grid, the mobility house, vehicle to grid

Credit to Author: Steve Hanley| Date: Tue, 05 Nov 2024 16:38:10 +0000

Transport & Environment recently asked Germany’s highly respected Frauhhofer Institute to investigate the economic benefits of widespread V2G (vehicle to grid) technology in Europe. At the end of October, the organization issued a report, which found V2G has the potential to save Europeans up to $22 billion a year in … [continued]

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Gas Stoves Are Hazardous To Your Health

November 2, 2024 admin cooking, EU, Fossil Fuels, gas stoves, HEALTH, indoor air pollution, induction stoves, methane, natural gas, policy & politics, propane, research, uk

Credit to Author: Steve Hanley| Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2024 19:15:12 +0000

The latest research claims gas stoves kill up to 40,000 people a year in the EU and UK. So why are so many committed to using them?

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Tesla Cybertruck May Be Too Heavy & Angular For European Roads

October 12, 2024 admin clean transport, cybertruck, Czech Republic, Electric vehicles, EU, tesla, tesla cybertruck

Credit to Author: Steve Hanley| Date: Wed, 09 Oct 2024 15:25:27 +0000

Using a special exception, a Tesla Cybertruck has been registered in the Czech Republic even though it may be too heavy.

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Why the 2035 Zero-Emission Car Target is Crucial

October 8, 2024 admin clean power, clean transport, climate change, electric cars, Electric vehicles, EU, Europe, green economy, grid, research, te, transport & environment (t&e)

Credit to Author: Transport & Environment (T&E)| Date: Sat, 05 Oct 2024 13:50:49 +0000

A T&E briefing outlines why the 2035 goal is so important and why the EU should not reverse it. 1. Why is it important for the climate, the economy and jobs in Europe? Maintaining the ambition of the EU car CO2 standards, including the 2035 100% zero emission target is … [continued]

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Trade Defence: Where To Next For EU’s EV & Battery Trade Policy

October 8, 2024 admin batteries, byd, china tariffs, clean transport, Electric vehicles, Energy Storage, EU, eu tariffs, Europe, europe electric vehicles, ev batteries, geely, lithium-ion batteries, mg, saic, te, transport & environment (t&e)

Credit to Author: Transport & Environment (T&E)| Date: Sat, 05 Oct 2024 13:34:45 +0000

T&E analyses the impact of provisional tariffs on China-made EVs, as well as the likelihood of gigafactory investments going ahead. This is a summary. For more, download the full analysis. Following the anti-subsidy investigation, the European Commission has proposed additional import duties on China-made battery electric vehicles (BEV), ranging from … [continued]

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New EU Survey: Europeans Are Taking Action to Save Energy & Embrace Clean Energy

September 26, 2024 admin clean power, EU, Europe, european green deal, European Union, policy & politics, research, Solar energy, wind energy

Credit to Author: Press Release| Date: Tue, 24 Sep 2024 16:01:17 +0000

Eurobarometer survey shows Europeans are taking action to save energy and embrace clean energy, but want more support to make the transition and keep their bills under control A wide-ranging survey published today shows that European citizens support the energy policy pursued by the EU in the last five years. Looking ahead, they express … [continued]

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Carmaker Progress Towards EU CO2 Target in H1 2024 — New Report

September 26, 2024 admin batteries, BMW, clean power, clean transport, consumer technology, electric cars, Electric vehicles, Energy Storage, EU, Europe, European Union, ford, green economy, green jobs, Hyundai, investment, Kia, lithium-ion batteries, Manufacturing, market research, mercedes, Mercedes Benz, policy & politics, policy research, renault, research, stellantis, toyota, Volkswagen, volvo cars

Credit to Author: Transport & Environment (T&E)| Date: Mon, 23 Sep 2024 06:00:41 +0000

T&E analyses the strategies that manufacturers are expected to use to comply. Summary The EU’s 2025 Car CO2 target is reachable and feasible After years of stagnant EV sales due to the lack of new car CO₂ targets, carmakers will face stricter standards in 2025, following the last targets set … [continued]

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