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Tesla formally wins final environmental approval to open Gigafactory Berlin

Teslarati

An official document confirming the update was published by the State of Brandenburg, outlining the next steps that the electric vehicle maker needs to do to start vehicle production in its Germany-based electric vehicle factory. . “As The wait is finally over.

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On the World’s Largest Cruise Ship, Thrills and Space to Chill

Baua Electric

After some glitches, it took me 10 minutes to scan identification documents, fill out a health form and pick a time slot for boarding. Space The ship has the feel of a city, with eight distinct “neighborhoods.” I was on board the Icon of the Seas for five days of its seven-night inaugural sailing to the eastern Caribbean.

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Study: Reducing Future Transportation CO2 Emissions to Kyoto Protocol Levels Will Require Combination of Vehicle Technology and Smart Growth

Green Car Congress

A Georgia Tech City and Regional Planning study on climate change concludes that “smart growth” combined with the use of hybrid vehicle technology could reduce cities’ carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) emissions significantly by 2050. Percent change in median CO2 by scenario relative to 2000. Stone et al. 2009) Click to enlarge.

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ICCT report highlights importance of California ZEV mandate for EV policies worldwide, recommends steps forward

Green Car Congress

ARB staff should explicitly consider LEV III GHG and ZEV interactions with the Low Carbon Fuel Standard, the Renewable Electricity Standard, and emerging federal and state climate policies and, as appropriate, consider regulatory modifications to programs to maximize synergies. Task 2: Metrics.

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Solar Smackdown in Torrance – Installer Sues City on Behalf of the Sun

Creative Greenius

The Torrance Hillside Overlay district , covers most of the historic Hollywood Riviera neighborhood where the Creative Greenius lives and I can tell you that it’s a zoning law that is pure politics. I’ll take the same documents to the next city. Although, not a terrible second option to have them change the rules here.

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