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Volkswagen commits to environmental production
German carmaker Volkswagen unveiled a programme of ambitious environmental targets at the Geneva Motor Show this week, including a 30% cut in CO2 emissions from its European vehicle fleet by 2015.
IMO fails to agree on ways of curbing shipping emissions
The International Maritime Organization failed to make significant headway last week during discussions in London on market-based measures to curb carbon dioxide emissions from international shipping.
BMW and Honda fit solar panels to facilities
Carmakers BMW and Honda are fitting solar panels to their production facilities around the world.
Ford Focus Electric named as America’s most efficient five-seater
The Ford Focus Electric has been certified as America’s most efficient five-seat passenger car by the US Environmental Protection Agency.
UK starts issuing free EU ETS allowances to airlines
Despite the furore surrounding the inclusion of airlines in the European Union Emissions Trading System, the UK started issuing free aviation allowances earlier this week.
UK fuel cell firm Intelligent Energy generates $35 million in funding
Loughborough-based fuel cell company Intelligent Energy announced yesterday that it has raised over $35 million in its latest funding round.
Future aircraft could harness braking energy to generate electricity
Aircraft of the future could generate electricity by harnessing the energy from braking during landing to power taxiing to and from airport buildings, according to new research.
Chinese city of Shenzhen expands electric bus and taxi fleet by 1500
The Chinese city of Shenzhen is adding 1500 all-electric buses and taxis to its existing public transport fleet, which is already the largest zero-carbon fleet in the world.
easyJet to try out electric green taxiing system for aircraft
Low-cost UK airline easyJet is to try out a new electric ‘green’ taxiing system with its aircraft.
US injects $44 million into gas- and biofuel-powered vehicle research
US President Barack Obama last week announced a $44 million injection of funds for research into alternative fuels for vehicles.