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California invests $90 million in clean energy manufacturing
California’s Energy Commission yesterday announced a $90 million investment in clean energy manufacturing.
New research could yield better biofuel
New research in the US could yield better biofuel from oilseed crops like safflower and waste material like orange peel.
UK’s largest fuel cell to power Transport for London
Transport for London unveiled the UK’s largest hydrogen fuel cell on Friday that will be used to power its headquarters, saving £90,000 a year on bills and cutting emissions 40%.
Amsterdam businesses get €3 million to switch to electric vehicles
The Dutch city of Amsterdam’s plans to have 10,000 electric vehicles on the road by 2015 got a boost yesterday with the announcement of €3 million in subsidies to encourage businesses to make the switch.
GE and Juice join forces on smart electric vehicle charging device
GE and charging specialist Juice Technologies are joining forces to develop an intelligent charging device for plug-in electric vehicles.
BA announces plans for waste-to-biofuel plant in London
British Airways has announced plans to team up with US-based Solena Group to construct a waste-to-biofuel plant in London.
EU biofuels policy could leave 100 million more going hungry
Europe’s target of replacing 10% of transport fuel with biofuels in the next decade could increase the number of those going hungry in the developing world by 100 million, according to charity ActionAid.
Ford gives green light to efficiency drive for dealers
Not content with ramping up its production of small, efficient cars, Ford has announced plans to help its dealers become more energy efficient.
South Wales and M4 corridor to become ‘hydrogen highway’
UK efforts in hydrogen are to be centred in south Wales and along the M4 corridor as far as Swindon, the Government announced on Friday.
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UK’s low-carbon vehicle efforts to centre on Midlands
The UK Government is investing £19 million in the Midlands as a new Low Carbon Economic Area in the development of low-carbon vehicles.