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Report Finds That Urgent Changes in Transport Financing Required to Enable More Sustainable Transportation Globally

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The report, A Paradigm Shift Towards Sustainable Low Carbon Transport , finds that more than $1.5 Transportation is central to the social and economic activity of people across the world. Transport is also typically responsible for around 80% of developing cities' local air pollution and more than 1.3

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DOE releases five-year strategic plan, 2014-2018; supporting “all of the above” energy strategy

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) released its five-year 2014-2018 Strategic Plan. The plan is organized into 12 strategic objectives aimed at three distinct goals: Science and Energy; Nuclear Security; and Management and Performance. Leverage increased private sector financing for deployment of “all of the above” energy technologies.

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ADB Transport Forum: shift to greener transport in Asia key to global sustainability; investment of $2.5T needed by 2020

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Asia must scale up sustainable transport development or face a bleak future of congested roads, pollution, ill health and economic damage, which could have ripple effects around the world, the third ADB (Asian Development Bank) transport forum heard earlier this month in Manila.

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How to Save Big on a Tesla with Colorado’s New EV Tax Credit

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With climate change awareness increasing, gas prices continuing to climb, EV charging stations expanding, and tons of new EV options hitting the market each year, it’s no surprise that electric vehicle purchases are skyrocketing. Xcel Energy also offers a rebate of up to $1,000 for home EV charger installation.

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Tesla makes ~$2.8B all-stock offer to acquire SolarCity

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to acquire all of the outstanding shares of solar energy provider SolarCity. per share, or a premium of approximately 21% to 30% over the recent closing price of SolarCity’s shares. In a blog post, Tesla management said that: Tesla’s mission has always been tied to sustainability. This proposal represents a value of $26.50

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Report on electric vehicle adoption in india

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Below are some key aspects of the electric vehicle adoption landscape in India: Government Initiatives: The Indian government has been actively promoting the adoption of electric vehicles as part of its sustainable transportation agenda. However, achieving this integration poses technical and logistical challenges.

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How Eco-Friendly Transportation Boosts Business Success

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The Green Trend in Business Between scientific proof of emissions damage and consumers’ growing desire to work with businesses with sustainable policies, companies have shifted to more environmentally friendly practices. This year, sustainability reporting and sustainable finance are among the top trends in international businesses.