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J.D. Power survey finds China consumers increasingly enthusiastic about new-energy vehicles; ongoing importance of subsidies; battery worries

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Propelled by growing public concerns about the environment and thanks to incentive policies, the enthusiasm among consumers in China for new-energy vehicles (mainly electric cars) has been steadily increasing, with consumers also expecting breakthroughs in battery technology, according to a recent J.D. Power Asia Pacific.

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UNEP and partners launch Global Initiative for Resource-Efficient Cities; role of public transport

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The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and partners have launched a new initiative that aims to reduce pollution levels, improve resource efficiency and reduce infrastructure costs in cities across the world. Capacity building on management and maintenance is an important part of technology and skills transfer.

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How EVs Are Reducing Carbon (CO2) Emissions

Blink Charging

Finally, technology is also making EVs more eco-friendly, and as our energy grid switches to use more renewable sources like wind and solar power, EVs become even better for the environment. They can be charged using clean energy, reducing their environmental impact.

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Marine Ecosystems Capture Carbon Emissions Equal to Near 50% of Emissions of Global Transport; UN Agencies Propose Blue Carbon Fund for Their Support

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In parts of southeast Asia losses of mangroves since the 1940s are as high as 90%. Countries with extensive, shallow coastal areas that could consider enhancing marine carbon sinks include India; many countries in southeast Asia; those on the Black Sea; in West Africa, the Caribbean, the Mediterranean, eastern United States and Russia.

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Deloitte global survey gauges consumer prospects for EVs in China, Europe and Americas; China leads

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The online survey captures the views of more than 12,000 consumers across the Americas, Asia and Europe in 17 countries. Most survey respondents perceive EVs as better than ICEs in their impact on the environment (82%), availability of government incentives (76%), cost to operate (69%), cost of repair and maintenance (56%), and safety (53%).

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More details about California’s proposal requiring bidirectional charging capabilities for all EVs

Charged EVs

The idea is that having vehicles with bidirectional capabilities creates an environment where innovators like Nuvve can develop business models. The idea is that having vehicles with bidirectional capabilities creates an environment where innovators like Nuvve can develop business models.

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Navigant Research forecasts new EV global sales of > 346,000 units in 2014; 10 predictions for the year

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North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific will continue to drive PEV sales, as the technology will have only limited availability in the emerging markets of Latin America and Africa. More mainstream models will come from Kia, Mahindra, Å koda, and Volkswagen.

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