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BMW unveils the production i3 in New York, London and Beijing; efficiency, dynamics and a supporting ecosystem of services

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In a simultaneous—and video linked—unveil in New York, London and Beijing, BMW introduced the production version of its i3 battery-electric vehicle on Monday. With a renewable electricity mix, that increases to about 50%. Earlier post.) earlier post ), but gain their advantage in the use phase.

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Separate MIT, IEA reports both outline major expansion in role of natural gas; caution on climate benefits

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Separately, the International Energy Agency (IEA) released its own report exploring the potential for a “golden age” of gas. Speaking at the launch of the IEA report in London, IEA Executive Director Nobuo Tanaka said that “ An expansion of gas use alone is no panacea for climate change.

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CCFA counters Paris mayor’s proposed total diesel ban with suggestion to focus on legacy fleet

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Her longer-range plans include heavy reliance on public transport, electric vehicles, and cycling. European regulations reduced pollutant emissions from diesel vehicles to those of gasoline vehicles. London, Berlin.) How, in this context, to justify the prohibition of [diesel] traffic? —CCFA. Earlier post.)

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