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Global study shows uneven urbanization among large cities in the last two decades

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New Delhi in India, Cairo in Egypt, Lagos in Nigeria). 21 cities (2.5%) from low-income countries (e.g. New York in US, Tokyo in Japan). 340 cities (40.4%) from upper-middle-income countries (e.g. Pearl River Delta (PRD) and Beijing in China, São Paulo in Brazil). 127 cities (15.1%) from lower-middle-income countries (e.g.

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IDTechEx calculates ~31 GWh of electric vehicle markets beyond cars in 2021

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The greatest challenge is the same as that which is plaguing the adoption of fuel cells in the automotive market—the buildout of low-cost green hydrogen infrastructure. Broader commitments to climate change are spurring some countries, like Norway and Holland, or companies, like Volvo, to set their own targets.

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EV gameplan: Strategic tie-ups, fund raising, the way forward | Autocar Professional

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Klaus Zellmer, the global CEO of Skoda Auto, has visited India thrice in the past 18 months. For the global head of an international automaker to devote so much time to one market may seem unusual, but for the Czech brand — that has been around in India for 20 years — the stakes in this country have never been higher. As India 3.0

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Group of European Companies Call for Deeper CO2 Cuts of 30% by 2020

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The joint business declaration has been led by The Climate Group, The Cambridge Programme for Sustainability Leadership, and WWF Climate Savers Programme. The current European target is for the EU to cut emissions by 20% from 1990 levels by 2020.

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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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The new report, part of the World Energy Outlook (WEO) 2011 series, examines the key factors that could result in a more prominent role for natural gas in the global energy mix, and the implications for other fuels, energy security and climate change. It is clean and flexible.

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European Commission: Global Climate Strategy Needed To Avoid “Potentially Unmanageable Consequences”

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The European Commission has sent a formal communication [ 1 ] to the European Council and European Parliament, laying out the Commission’s recommendations to Council and Parliament on positions that the European Union should take during international climate change negotiations later this year in Copenhagen. European Commission.

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Future of Electric Vehicles Industry

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As concerns about climate change and air pollution continue to grow, more and more people are turning to EVs as a clean and sustainable transportation option. The future of e-rickshaws looks bright, as they are becoming increasingly popular due to their low cost, high efficiency, and environmentally friendly nature.

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