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Cambridge study of near-term alternative London bus technologies finds lean-burn CNG most costly with greater climate impact than diesel

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Annual GHG emissions relative to BASE Scenario (BASE Scenario = 949 kt CO 2 e on a 100-year GWP basis) for differing London bus fleet technology options. Percent change relative to baseline scenario bus emissions using different drivetrain and emission control strategy scenarios. Credit: ACS, Chong et al. Click to enlarge.

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T&E study: EVs can be cheaper for Uber drivers to run than latest diesels in many European capitals

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This is because of cheaper electricity, lower EV retail prices and higher purchase incentives in France. The sooner Uber and taxis go 100% electric, the sooner citizens will enjoy cleaner air and quieter neighbourhoods, the planet will have less climate-wrecking emissions and drivers will earn more money.

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14 Major Cities Form C40 Electric Vehicle Network

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Fourteen major cities, members of the C40, announced the formation of the C40 Electric Vehicle Network at the Climate Summit for Mayors in Copenhagen. In collaboration with four vehicle manufacturers and the Clinton Climate Initiative (CCI), these cities will focus on four key areas necessary for becoming electric vehicle ready.

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City of Bogota, Columbia launches electric taxi pilot; part of C40-CCI EV Network

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C40 is about action, and I commend Bogota for taking this decisive step to implement innovative new transport policies that will improve the quality of life in the city and address climate change. —Jay Carson, CEO, C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group. The C40-CCI Electric Vehicle Network.

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British Airways Partnering With Solena on Renewable Jet Fuel Plant; F-T Biojet Use Targeted for 2014

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The self-contained plant, likely to be sited in east London, will convert 500,000 tonnes of waste per year into 16 million gallons of green jet fuel through a process that offers lifecycle greenhouse gas savings of up to 95% compared to fossil-fuel derived jet kerosene. —The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson.

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Getting the personal story `

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We help consumers understand the value of a particular EV purchase,” said Sonja Cary, NBEAA’s president. “We If they have nothing to show, dealers tell customers to try the local car club,” Cary said, remembering back to an instance where a couple was considering the purchase of a Hyundai Ioniq 5.

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UK wants to ban 100% ICE power by 2030

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In what Mr Johnstone is calling the ‘Green Industrial Revolution’ he aims to tackle climate change and create jobs in industries such as nuclear energy, however, critics are already stating that the £4bn package to implements Boris’s 10-point plan is far too small for the scale of the challenge!

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