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Calor introduces Neste BioLPG to the UK market; targeting fully renewable by 2040

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BioLPG is Calor’s first renewable product offering that sees the company commit to reducing its carbon footprint and to become fully renewable by 2040. LPG, typically used for heating off the gas grid, transport and industrial applications, is already a flexible, low-carbon fuel compared to other fossil fuels.

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New cars sold in Europe in 2011 were 3.3% more fuel efficient than those sold in 2010; increasing diesel uptake

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Average carbon dioxide emissions per kilometer continue to fall in Europe, according to preliminary figures released by the European Environment Agency (EEA). A combination of changes in buying behavior, improved technology and engine efficiency was mostly responsible for this reduction, according to EEA analysis. There were 12.8

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

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In a pilot project in Denmark that has been running for over 7 years, we’re generating about $220 per month from grid services. That means if you buy retail and you sell wholesale at your meter, it hurts your business case. We are starting with Norway and Denmark, then we’ll expand across all of the Nordics.

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Electric Car Quotes: List of the Best Electric Vehicle Quotes

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It;s not just the ideological decision of buying an EV. It’s about buying a better car.” And when environmentalists say that global warming is dangerous, unprecedented and that we’ll have a tipping point for atmospheric carbon dioxide, it’s just nonsense.” I have none at all. That’s cool.”

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Polestar releases downloadable performance software upgrade for Polestar 2

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The ability to buy online and install remotely also highlights Polestar’s proficiency in the increasingly digital automotive world. The Polestar performance software upgrade is initially available in Europe in the following Polestar markets: UK, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, Finland, Denmark, Germany and Austria.

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Drive Electric Submission on the Emissions Reduction Plan Discussion Document

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We note that the Sustainable Business Council’s Low Carbon Freight Pathway, reflected in the CCC’s final advice, has shown that we can be much more ambitious. We support the SBC’s Low Carbon Freight Group’s work, and encourage the development of a National Freight and Supply Chain Strategy as a matter of priority. Role of ETS .

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Slow start for charge of the electric cars - Times Online

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Cheap to run but expensive to buy, they offer theprospect of low or zero carbon emissions, but manufacturers won’t sell themunless motorists want to buy them – and motorists won’t buy unless the priceis right and there are enough places to charge the batteries. Car buyers were less enthusiastic.