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Eco City Vehicles launches all-electric London taxi
Commercial vehicle developer Eco City Vehicles is today launching an all-electric prototype London taxi.
EPA adds land use change into biofuel sustainability standards
Earlier this week, US President Barack Obama confirmed new initiatives to drive biofuels and clean coal, including an updated a renewable fuels standard increasing the amount used for transportation.
US takes steps to boost biofuels and clean coal
The US Administration is taking steps to boost the development of biofuels and clean coal.
UK to over-achieve on Kyoto Protocol emissions target
The UK Government released figures yesterday confirming that greenhouse gas emissions fell 1.9% in 2008 and will far exceed targets set by the Kyoto Protocol.
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Smart grid could cut US emissions by 12%
Deploying a smart electricity grid across the board in the US could reduce usage and cut emissions by at least 12% by 2030, according to a new report.
US government to cut its own emissions 28% by 2020
President Barack Obama announced a new executive order on Friday that requires the Federal Government to cut its own emissions 28% by 2020.
US closes $1.4 billion loan to Nissan
The US Department of Energy has closed a $1.4 billion loan agreement with Nissan North America to support its plans to build electric vehicles and advanced batteries.
Baltimore and California to trial electric vehicle smart charging
US smart grid company GridPoint has announced two trials of its electric vehicle smart charging support software in Maryland and California.
Biofuel suppliers fail to meet UK sustainability standards
Biofuel suppliers including Chevron, Murco and Topaz are failing to meet environmental standards for sustainability set by UK regulator, the Renewable Fuels Agency.
Honda and THINK unveil next generation filling stations
Carmakers Honda and Think have unveiled two innovative approaches to next generation filling stations.