Latest news - Transport
Transport
US Senator introduces alternative climate change bill
US Republican Senator Richard Lugar yesterday introduced an alternative climate change bill that would reduce the country’s dependence on oil but would limit emissions by less than the target of 17% agreed in the Copenhagen Accord.
London unveils zero-emission fuel cell hybrid taxi
A zero-emission fuel cell hybrid black cab, which will go into operation in 2012, was unveiled in London yesterday by deputy mayor Kit Malthouse.
EU over half way to 20% cut in emissions by 2020
The latest figures for EU greenhouse gas emissions show a continuing reduction, down 11.3% in 2008 compared to 1990 levels, keeping the region on course for a 20% reduction by 2020.
Coulomb Technologies launches $37 million effort to install 5000 US charge points
Coulomb Technologies announced earlier this week a $37 million programme to install nearly 5000 electric vehicle recharging stations in nine regions across the US.
GM partners with Hawaii on hydrogen fuel cell pilot
US carmaker General Motors is partnering with Hawaii’s gas provider to pilot hydrogen stations for fuel cell vehicles.
Ford to invest $135 million in next generation hybrid vehicles
US carmaker Ford has announced plans to invest $135 million in the design, engineering and production of components for its next generation of hybrid-electric vehicles.
Indian multinational takes stake in REVA to rev up electric vehicles
Indian multinational Mahindra & Mahindra has taken a majority stake in Bangalore-based electric carmaker REVA to strengthen its position in the global electric vehicle market.
Coulomb Technologies to supply charging stations in Poland and Australia
Coulomb Technologies’ ChargePoint® networked charging stations are to be installed for the first time in Poland and in Australia.
Irish Government signs new deal on electric cars
The Irish Government yesterday signed an agreement with Japanese carmaker Mitsubishi Motors, its subsidiaries MC (Automobile) Europe and MMC Commercials and the Electricity Supply Board to promote electric cars.
UK 2020 renewables and emissions targets: nearly but not quite
The UK could miss its 2020 European renewable energy target of 15% and a goal of cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 34%, according a report from Cambridge Econometrics.