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China and EU to create ‘smart cities’
Both China and the EU are planning to develop so-called ‘smart cities’ to serve as models of environmental protection and development.
Offshore wind could meet 10% of Europe’s electricity needs
European offshore wind farms and those in the pipeline could meet 10% of the region’s electricity needs, according to a report from the European Wind Energy Association.
BMW and Mazda making largest emission reductions, says report
Carmakers BMW and Mazda reduced average CO2 emissions for cars sold in Europe last year by 10% and 8.2%, respectively, according to a new report from Transport & Environment.
Sarkozy launches plan to reduce France’s energy use
French President Nicolas Sarkozy last week unveiled plans to introduce a carbon tax in a bid to encourage individuals and businesses reduce their energy use.
Germany signs up to hydrogen infrastructure project
The German Government and leading energy companies and vehicle manufacturers have signed up to a project to investigate a potential nationwide hydrogen infrastructure.
Germany paves the way for electric cars
Today sees the opening of US electric carmaker Tesla’s first mainland European store in Munich, Germany.
EU takes first steps towards a smart grid
The EU energy package has officially come into force with two Directives and three Regulations aimed at creating an integrated Europe-wide energy market that will drive the first steps toward a smart grid.
Portugal ramps up installation of LED street lights
Portugal is ramping up its replacement of high-pressure sodium street lamps with long-lasting, energy efficient LED street lights.
Lights out for incandescent bulbs across Europe
Incandescent light bulbs are officially outlawed across the EU from today.
Germany unveils electric mobility plan
The German federal government has adopted a National Development Plan for Electric Mobility which it says forms a crucial element of its ecological industrial policy.