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UK’s ETI rolls out low-carbon vehicle research programme
The UK Government-backed Energy Technologies Institute today announced the launch of a £4.5 million worth research effort into low-carbon vehicles.
Ford’s move to low-carbon vehicles backed by UK Government
US carmaker Ford’s proposed £1.5 billion investment in a new generation of low-carbon vehicles is being backed with £360 million in loan guarantees from the UK Government.
Nissan to build all-electric LEAF in north east England
Nissan confirmed today that it intends to build its all-electric LEAF vehicle in north east England at its existing Sunderland plant.
Japanese carmakers unite to standardise electric vehicle charging
Japanese carmakers Toyota, Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors, along with Fuji Heavy Industries and The Tokyo Electric Power Company have joined forces to standardise electric vehicle charging.
UK consortium to develop ‘carbon efficient’ biofuel from waste
The UK’s Carbon Trust is bringing together a consortium of businesses to develop commercially viable ‘carbon efficient’ biofuel from municipal and wood waste.
Germany launches electric car trial in Rhine-Ruhr region
Businesses and research organisations in Germany are joining forces to trial 150 electric vehicles in the Rhine-Ruhr commuter belt.
UK scrappage scheme cuts vehicle emissions
Average CO2 emissions from new cars in the UK fell by the largest margin ever last year driven by the Government scrappage scheme and the recession, according to new figures.
US backs carbon capture and storage projects
The US Department of Energy is backing two post-combustion carbon capture and storage demonstration projects in Texas and Virginia.
Environmental groups sue EC over biofuel documents
A coalition of environmental groups yesterday filed a legal action against the European Commission over its failure to release documents concerning the impact of biofuel use.
Daimler and BYD join forces on electric vehicles for China
German carmaker Daimler last week agreed to join forces with BYD on the development of electric vehicles for the Chinese market.