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15 countries agree to work toward 100% ZEV truck and bus sales by 2040

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Fifteen countries have agreed to work together toward 100% zero-emission new truck and bus sales by 2040. Participants in this coordinated global effort agree that zero-emission trucks and buses are essential to reducing transport emissions, mitigating climate change, improving air quality, reducing the use of fossil fuels and energy costs.

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Nations agree on global, legally binding treaty on mercury emissions: Minamata Convention on Mercury

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At the conclusion of the International Negotiating Committee on Mercury ( INC5 ) meeting in Geneva ( earlier post ), nations agreed on a global, legally-binding treaty to prevent mercury emissions and releases. The negotiations were initially looking to set thresholds on the size of plants or level of emissions to be controlled.

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BYD lands contract for 35 electric buses at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport

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Winning this contract was a vital step in our strategy to deliver emissions-free, public-transport vehicles. It features an all-aluminum frame with appropriate weight distribution with an internally developed energy recovery system (during braking). The open-public tender was sought by four other established suppliers.

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