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BMW Group and PG&E launching ChargeForward Phase 3 pilot; V2G testing

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The BMW Group and Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) announced an expanded partnership that further leverages renewable energy to sustainably power electric vehicles (EVs). ChargeForward is the first smart charging program to offer customers incentives for maximizing the integration of renewable energy while optimizing their EV charging.

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CMA CGM partners with Energy Observer on hydrogen-powered shipping

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The CMA CGM partnership deals with the development of cleaner and more sustainable energies to eliminate CO 2 emissions, greenhouse gases and air pollutants. The green hydrogen used by Energy Observer is made from seawater using on-board renewable sources of electricity (solar, wind and hydropower).

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Rio Tinto to triple Weipa solar capacity and add battery storage to help power bauxite mining operations

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Rio Tinto has approved a new solar farm and battery storage at Weipa in Queensland, in a move that will more than triple the local electricity network’s solar generation capacity and help provide cleaner power to Rio Tinto’s operations.

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California ARB releases proposed new plan to cut 2030 GHG by 40% v. 1990; more stringent LCFS, more ZEVs

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These include cleaner, more fuel-efficient cars and zero emission vehicles, low-carbon fuels, renewable energy, waste diversion from landfills, water conservation, improvements to energy efficiency in homes and businesses, and a Cap-and-Trade Program. Mobile Source Strategy (Cleaner Technology and Fuels Scenario).

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Volkswagen Group now planning 22M EVs in ten years; 70 new electric models by 2028

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Volkswagen is seeking to provide individual mobility for millions of people for years to come—individual mobility that is safer, cleaner and fully connected. Switch to renewable energy sources for power supply. That is how we will be making our contribution towards limiting global warming. billion) by 2023.

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PHEVLERs are the Zero CO2 Clean Green Machines of the Future

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These vehicles are the green machines that will provide a critical part of the renewable and sustainable society that we need for the future. [ Connect with Dr. Frank on social media: https://www.facebook.com/andyfrankatedi [link]. About the authors. Dr. Andrew A. Dr. Frank is also CTO and co-founder of Efficient Drivetrains Inc.

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California ARB releases discussion draft of plan to cut GHG by 40% by 2030

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In his January 2015 inaugural address, California Governor Jerry Brown identified five key climate change strategy “pillars,” which recognize that several major areas of the California economy will need to reduce their emissions to meet California’s ambitious climate change goals. Source: 2030 Target Scoping Plan Discussion Draft.