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UK consortium to develop ‘carbon efficient’ biofuel from waste

The UK’s Carbon Trust is bringing together a consortium of businesses to develop commercially viable ‘carbon efficient’ biofuel from municipal and wood waste.

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Japanese carmakers unite to standardise electric vehicle charging

Japanese carmakers Toyota, Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors, along with Fuji Heavy Industries and The Tokyo Electric Power Company have joined forces to standardise electric vehicle charging.

Germany launches electric car trial in Rhine-Ruhr region

Businesses and research organisations in Germany are joining forces to trial 150 electric vehicles in the Rhine-Ruhr commuter belt.

UK scrappage scheme cuts vehicle emissions

Average CO2 emissions from new cars in the UK fell by the largest margin ever last year driven by the Government scrappage scheme and the recession, according to new figures.

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US backs carbon capture and storage projects

US backs carbon capture and storage projects

The US Department of Energy is backing two post-combustion carbon capture and storage demonstration projects in Texas and Virginia.

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Environmental groups sue EC over biofuel documents

Environmental groups sue EC over biofuel documents

A coalition of environmental groups yesterday filed a legal action against the European Commission over its failure to release documents concerning the impact of biofuel use.

Daimler’s Dieter Zetsche (left) and Wang Chuan-fu, chair and president of BYD (right).

Daimler and BYD join forces on electric vehicles for China

Daimler and BYD join forces on electric vehicles for China

German carmaker Daimler last week agreed to join forces with BYD on the development of electric vehicles for the Chinese market.

New York Governor promises $40 million to improve energy efficiency

New York Governor promises $40 million to improve energy efficiency

New York Governor David A. Paterson yesterday announced a $40 million investment to improve the energy efficiency of the state’s schools, universities and colleges, hospitals and not-for-profit agencies.

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Energy efficient driving should be part of the test, says CBI

Energy efficient driving should be part of the test, says CBI

Energy efficient driving should be part of the driving test, says UK business lobby organisation the CBI, in a bid to save costs and reduce emissions.

Three UK regions get £30 million for electric car infrastructure

Three UK regions get £30 million for electric car infrastructure

The UK Government yesterday announced the rollout of a £30 million investment in electric vehicle infrastructure for London, Milton Keynes and the North East.