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Support for energy efficiency and electric cars in UK Pre-Budget Report
Yesterday UK Chancellor Alistair Darling unveiled his Pre-Budget Report outlining support for energy efficiency measures and electric cars.
Obama outlines plans to reward homeowners for improving energy efficiency
Earlier this week, US President Barack Obama outlined plans to introduce measures to reward homeowners for improving the energy efficiency of their homes.
Low-carbon measures expected in UK Pre-Budget Report
Later today, UK Chancellor Alistair Darling will unveil his Pre-Budget Report that could include measures such as a scrappage scheme for household boilers and tax rebates on electric cars and wind turbines.
Aviation growth must be limited to 60% to meet emissions target
The UK Committee on Climate Change has warned that growth in aviation between now and 2050 must be limited to 60% if the sector is to meet its target of keeping emissions to 2005 levels.
Chevy Volt and plug-in Prius to debut in US
California is to be the first state to get the Chevy Volt, according to an announcement by General Motors at the Los Angeles Motor Show, while the new plug-in Prius will debut in Colorado before being rolled out in other states.
Heavy-duty vehicle manufacturers call for global fuel efficiency cooperation
Over a dozen of the world’s major heavy-duty vehicle and engine manufacturers are calling on for global cooperation on fuel efficiency metrics, methodologies and regulations.
New joint ventures will put electric trucks on the road in 2010
Two new joint ventures promise to put all-electric commercial trucks and delivery vans on the road next year.
EU finalises tyre efficiency regulation
The European Parliament and Council have finally confirmed the adoption of energy efficiency labelling for tyres.
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Canadian railway trials fat-based biodiesel
Canadian Pacific railway is trialling a biodiesel based on animal fat, waste grease and vegetable oil in four locomotives.
California unveils draft cap-and-trade programme
California has unveiled the draft version of its greenhouse gas cap-and-trade regulation that would be the first in the US.