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Obama climate plan calls for new fuel economy standards for heavy-duty vehicles post-2018; cleaner fuels and investment in advanced fossil energy

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Leading international efforts for GHG emission reductions and adaptation. In terms of investment in innovation for cleaner energy, the plan calls for: Investment in advanced fossil energy projects. Leading international efforts for GHG emission reductions and adaptation. Preparing the US for the impacts of climate change.

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Group of 285 global investors with more than $20T in assets under management calls for urgent action on investment-grade climate change and energy policies; guidelines for governments

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Saying that “ investment-grade climate change and clean energy policy is required to shift private sector investment from high-carbon to low-carbon assets ”, a group of 285 investors has urged governments and international policy makers to take new and meaningful steps in the fight against climate change.

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GSRTC flags off Switch EiV 22 double decker buses for sustainable urban transit in Gujarat | Autocar Professional

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At the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024, Switch Mobility Ltd, a next-generation manufacturer of carbon-neutral electric buses and light commercial vehicles, and part of the Hinduja Group, flagged-off of its double-decker bus, Switch EiV 22. The inauguration was conducted by Shri.

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Hybrid used more for “tax breaks” rather than for zero emissions’: PB Balaji of Tata Motors | Autocar Professional

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Taking a dig at the push for hybrid vehicles, Tata Motors’ Group CFO, PB Balaji, cast doubt on the technology’s environmental benefits, suggesting it’s primarily driven by tax breaks rather than a commitment to clean mobility.

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EIB to Contribute Up to €300M in Financing to Valeo for €645M Fuel Consumption and Emissions Reduction Projects

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The European Investment Bank (EIB) will grant financing of up to €300 million (US$426 million) to Valeo for its current research projects aiming to reduce the fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions of cars and improve active safety. billion) in loans for cleaner vehicles, thereof €3.4 Earlier post.) billion (US$4.8

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GSRTC puts to service 5 SWITCH EiV 22 double Decker buses in GIFT City – ET Auto

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New Delhi: Switch Mobility Ltd (‘Switch’), the manufacturer of next-generation carbon neutral electric bus and light commercial vehicles, and a part of the Hinduja Group, launched its double-decker bus at the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024. Mahesh Babu, Chief Executive Officer, Switch Mobility Automotive Ltd.,

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GSI/UNEP conference report finds fossil-fuel subsidy reform complex and challenges sobering; ~1% of global GDP spent on fossil-fuel subsidies

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In 2008, a report by UNEP called for the elimination of fossil-fuel subsidies, concluding that such subsidies often lead to increased levels of consumption and waste; place a heavy burden on government finances; can undermine private and public investment in the energy sector; and do not always end up helping the people who need them most.

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