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Report: Light pole EV charging is the low-CO2 solution for cities

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A company that installs EV chargers in streetlights claims this is not only a practical way to bring charging to urban areas, but also has a lower carbon footprint than conventional charging installations. based streetlight charging company ChargeLight and conducted by consultancy.

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Kobe Steel to launch “Kobenable Steel”, Japan’s first low-CO2 blast furnace steel

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It utilizes a technology that can significantly reduce CO 2 emissions from the blast furnace, which was demonstrated at the company’s Kakogawa Works by charging the blast furnace with a large amount of hot briquetted iron (HBI) produced by the MIDREX Process. Earlier post.).

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Electrification gaining momentum in fleet vehicle industry – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

Major factors driving this growth include declining battery costs leading to more affordable EVs, expanded charging infrastructure, government incentives and standards, and corporate sustainability initiatives. The cost to charge an electric vehicle is significantly less than purchasing diesel or gasoline. Want to learn more?

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Call for Congestion Charge rules to benefit low CO2 vans

Green Cars News

One company vehicle operator is speaking out against current London Congestion Charge rules which exclude vans from the Greener Vehicle Discount rules which allow cars under 100g/km CO2 to avoid paying a charge to travel through the capital. Hoist hire company, Plantire currently runs a couple of Vauxhall Corsavan 1.3

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New congestion charge plan ‘misguided’

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Proposed changes to the system of exemptions to the London Congestion Charge face opposition from environmentalists who argue that a new system would make air quality in the city worse. Tags: Green credentials Volvo Boris Johnson CO2 congestion charge diesel Environmental Protection london.

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New diesel Ford Focus ECOnetic to debut at Amsterdam Motor Show; 67 mpg US

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liter Ford Duratorq TDCi diesel, which has been optimized for enhanced fuel efficiency with a new injection system and turbocharger, enhanced charge cooling and further friction reduction measures. The vehicle is powered by a completely new 105PS (104 hp, 77 kW) version of the 1.6-liter

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Toyota confirms Yaris Hybrid emissions

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Toyota has today confirmed that the forthcoming Yaris Hybrid will emit just 79g/km of CO2 when it comes to the UK this July. The ultra-low CO2 figure ensures the supermini will have some of the lowest running costs of any car; qualifying for free road tax, London congestion charge exemption, and for company car drivers, [.].

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