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UN Sustainable Transport Conference calls for accelerated action to achieve net-zero emissions

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The Second UN Global Sustainable Transport Conference concluded with a call to accelerate progress towards achieving sustainable transport that would result in major reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and in improving the lives of millions of people. Progress is insufficient. However, challenges remain.

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Elon Musk highlights from 2022 ONS Conference [Video]

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Elon Musk attended the 2022 Offshore Northern Shore Conference in Norway. 2022 ONS Conference Theme. Shell CEO Edward Daniels opened the conference, introducing its central theme of “trust.” Musk on Oil, Gas, and a Renewable System. I think any reasonable person would conclude that. Thank you.”.

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Toyota highlights gas engine project as ‘practical’ path to carbon neutrality

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Toyota has had a long history of speaking out against an all-out transition to electric vehicles (EVs), continually pointing to hydrogen technology and continued gas vehicle production as important pieces of the puzzle. Battery electric vehicles do not represent the only way to achieve carbon neutrality,” Toyoda added.

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German official calls for “Tesla Speed” efforts to shift away from Russian gas

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Germany vice-chancellor Robert Habeck, who made headlines earlier this year by stating that the country must transform its power system “at Tesla speed,” is now calling for significant efforts to reduce the country’s reliance on Russian gas. “Now it is time for construction. There has to be pile driving.

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51% of BMW Group’s electricity worldwide from renewable sources; targeting 100%

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At its Annual Account Press Conference 2015, the BMW Group announced that, for the first time in the history of the Group, 51% of its electricity worldwide is being supplied from renewable sources. Examples of the use of renewable power include: In Leipzig, Germany, the BMW Group is using wind power.

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European Council endorses 40% GHG cut by 2030; requests ways to cut transport emissions via efficiency, electrification and renewable fuels

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The Council members also requested further examination by the European Commission on instruments and measures for a comprehensive and technology-neutral approach to reduce emissions and increase energy efficiency in transport, for electric transportation and for the use of renewable energy sources in transport after 2020.

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OnStar and Google demonstrate concept service for managing charging Chevrolet Volts with renewable energy

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Concept of the service and mobile app for renewable charging. OnStar and Google are working together to demonstrate a new OnStar service for managing the charging of Chevrolet Volts with renewable energy, using the 17 Chevrolet Volts in Google’s “Gfleet” based at the company’s headquarters in Mountain View, Calif. Click to enlarge.

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