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Honda secures auto industry’s largest renewable energy purchase; 60% reduction in CO2 from N.A. manufacturing operations

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Seeking to slash CO 2 emissions from its North American manufacturing operations, Honda has entered into long-term virtual power purchase agreements (VPPAs) for renewable wind and solar power that will cover more than 60% of the electricity that Honda uses in North America.

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Combating climate change via carbon credits | Autocar Professional

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In today’s world, climate change is a reality we have to contend with and among the various measures undertaken to combat it, carbon credits can prove to be an effective solution. Weaving a new framework in the climate space, carbon credits incentivize sustainable practices by assigning a financial value to reductions in GHG emissions.

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Biden attends the Detroit auto show to further promote EVs

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President Joe Biden (Joe Biden) attended the Detroit Auto Show on Sept. At this year’s auto show, Detroit’s three largest car companies will showcase a variety of electric vehicles. greeted Biden on the auto show floor. At the Detroit Auto Show, Biden also announced that electric vehicle purchases by the U.S.

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Driving Towards a Sustainable Future: The Rise of Electric Autos in India

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With the global push towards sustainability, the rise of electric autos in India comes as no surprise. As the second-most populous country in the world and one of the largest consumers of fossil fuels, India is making significant strides in adopting electric vehicles (EVs) as a solution to combat climate change and reduce air pollution.

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ZF opens first zero-emission factory in Klasterec, Czech Republic – ET Auto

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One of the primary challenges is to convert the existing ZF plants around the world so that they can be operated with climate-neutral energy from now on. The plant, which is part of the Electrified Powertrain Technology division, supports the company’s efforts to achieve climate neutrality across all value chains by 2040.

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Niti Aayog gives proposal to RBI for electric vehicles purchase loans 

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Niti Aayog gives proposal to RBI for electric vehicles purchase loans . For the faster adoption of electric vehicles in the country, the Reserve Bank of India is considering a proposal from the government’s policy think tank Niti Aayog to categorise loans to purchase electric vehicles under the priority sector lending (PSL) segment.

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2023 Toyota Mirai adds Teammate with Advanced Park and Optional Advanced Drive on Limited Grade

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The 2023 Mirai Limited grade also brings the latest in advanced driver assistance technology with Toyota Teammate, a suite of driver-assistance technologies that can be purchased as an upgrade. All new Toyota Mirai will include up to $15,000 of complimentary hydrogen with a purchase or lease. Super Chrome Allow wheels.

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