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UK transport taxes not ‘environmental’, rules Treasury
The UK government’s definition of environmental taxes published yesterday does not include any transport-related taxes on vehicles, fuel or air travel.
UK government’s £9 billion rail investment promises efficiency savings
In the “biggest expansion in railways in over 150 years”, Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg today outlined a £9.4 billion investment in network upgrades.
GE Energy makes electric car charging simple with PayPal
GE Energy has entered into an agreement with PayPal to use its payment service for electric vehicle charging fees.
Surprise win for UK in global energy efficiency ranking
The UK has taken top spot in a new energy efficiency ranking of the world’s major economies drawn up by the not-for-profit American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy.
EC approves UK carbon emissions trading platform
The European Commission has approved the UK’s national auction platform signalling the go ahead for the trading of emission allowances – including from aviation – under the EU Emission Trading System.
EC confirms plans to cut emissions from cars and vans
The European Commission today confirmed its plans to introduce targets to reduce the CO2 emissions from new cars and vans even further.
US Administration makes new investment in biofuel industry
The Obama Administration this week announced new funding totaling some $62 million to support the development and commercialisation of biofuels.
Copenhagen pips Bristol to the post for European Green Capitol
The Danish city of Copenhagen has pipped Bristol and Frankfurt to the post to win the title of European Green Capital for 2014.
BMW and Toyota to expand collaboration on vehicle technologies
Japanese carmaker Toyota and German rival BMW have agreed to expand their collaboration on next generation vehicle technologies.
Germany plans €40 million network of 50 hydrogen stations
Germany is planning to invest €40 million in an expansion of the country’s network of hydrogen refuelling stations from 15 to 50 over the next three years.