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.
The US Department of Energy is backing two post-combustion carbon capture and storage demonstration projects in Texas and Virginia.
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.
German carmaker Daimler last week agreed to join forces with BYD on the development of electric vehicles for the Chinese market.
New York Governor David A. Paterson yesterday announced a $40 million investment to improve the energy efficiency of the state’s schools, universities and colleges, hospitals and not-for-profit agencies.
PlanetSolar unveiled what it claims is the world’s largest vessel powered by solar power late last week in Germany.
Energy efficient driving should be part of the driving test, says UK business lobby organisation the CBI, in a bid to save costs and reduce emissions.
The UK Government yesterday announced the rollout of a £30 million investment in electric vehicle infrastructure for London, Milton Keynes and the North East.
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have developed a highly efficient, environmentally friendly process for converting biomass into jet fuel.
California’s Energy Commission yesterday announced a $90 million investment in clean energy manufacturing.