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H2X Global secures US$57M from Verde Mobility to deliver on US$300M in fuel cell vehicle orders

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 23, 2023

The deal will finance the delivery of H2X Global’s US$300 million in purchase agreements for vehicles that include the Warrego (utility vehicle), Paroo (garbage/deliver/concrete trucks), and Swan (passenger bus). The funds will also support H2X Global’s planned listing on the London Stock Exchange.

Global

Global North America Hydrogen Fuel

Transport for London package of measures to tackle pollution levels at the busiest roads in central London; Dust suppressants and Eco-marshals

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 22, 2011

Transport for London (TfL) recently announced a package of measures to tackle pollution levels at the busiest roads in central London. This kicks off with a small team of eco-marshals who will monitor taxi ranks at busy central London mainline stations and other on street ranks where air quality is particularly poor.

London

London Pollution Transportation Taxi

UK accelerates end of sale of new gasoline and diesel cars to 2030, hybrids to 2035

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Nature: Protecting and restoring the natural environment, planting 30,000 hectares of trees every year. Innovation and finance: Developing the technologies needed to reach these new energy ambitions and make the City of London the global center of green finance.

Gasoline

Gasoline Diesel Sale Hybrid

Baker Institute report: China has positioned itself as a gatekeeper to the energy transition; nickel case study

Green Car Congress

APRIL 21, 2022

The report notes that on 8 March 2022, the London Metals Exchange (LME) abruptly halted trading in nickel, which had reached $100,000 per tonne. There are also unanswered questions about how to even finance electrification or road construction and maintenance given lost revenues from fuels taxes, Foss said.

China

China Energy Indonesia Power Grid

Shipping sector proposes US$5 billion R&D program over 10 years to cut emissions

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 18, 2019

The IMRB will be financed by shipping companies worldwide via a mandatory R&D contribution of US$2 per tonne of marine fuel purchased for consumption by shipping companies worldwide—which will generate about US$5 billion in core funding over a 10-year period.

Emissions

Emissions Mariner International Carbon

SITA UK and Cynar to build UKs first commercial plants to convert waste plastic to diesel

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

SITA UK, one of the country’s leading recycling and resource management companies and a subsidiary of Suez Environment, has signed an exclusive agreement with Cynar Plc to build Britain’s first fully operational plants to convert end of life plastic into diesel fuel.

Waste

Waste Convert Diesel Commercial

Ford Smart Mobility shifts from research to implementation; company announces new programs, next areas of focus

Green Car Congress

JUNE 24, 2015

Ford Motor Credit Company announced today Peer-2-Peer Car Sharing—a pilot program for select customers in six US cities and in London. US customers participate through the Web-based, mobile-friendly software of ride-share company Getaround, while London drivers connect through a similar rental system of easyCar Club.

Ford

Ford Companies London Connect

Volkswagen Group and ride-hailing provider Gett to expand on-demand mobility solutions & activities in Europe

Green Car Congress

JUNE 2, 2016

This is not just about linking up individual services, but about creating an integrated mobility ecosystem centered on people and the environment. Special package offers will conveniently pool various costs such as purchase or finance as well as the necessary insurance and servicing. —Ole Harms.

Europe

Europe Automobile Germany London

UCL study suggests reducing car use is the key to better health; the role of car sharing and other approaches

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 23, 2011

With just 39% of men and 29% of women in the UK reaching the Department of Health’s recommended level of health-enhancing physical activity, the answer to the UK’s growing obesity problem could depend on people choosing to swap car journeys for walking and cycling, according to a new study by researchers at University College London (UCL).

Cars

Cars Neighborhood London Low Cost

New Report Concludes That Real Costs of Adapting to Climate Change Will Likely Be At Least 2-3X Greater Than Current Estimates

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 27, 2009

Finance is the key that will unlock the negotiations in Copenhagen but if governments are working with the wrong numbers, we could end up with a false deal that fails to cover the costs of adaptation to climate change. Camilla Toulmin, director of the International Institute for Environment and Development, which co-published the report.

Climate Change

Climate Change Climate Cost Of London

Labour's £5,000 sweetener to launch electric car revolution | Environment | The Guardian

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Last week Boris Johnson, the London mayor, announced his intention to make the capital a showcase for electric car technology by putting 100,000 electric cars on the roads. StumbleUpon Newsvine livejournal Facebook BlinkList Contact us Close Contact the Environment editor environment@guardian.co.uk My Web del.icio.us

Environment

Environment Electric Cars Cars 2009

The Case for Nuclear Cargo Ships

Cars That Think

JANUARY 20, 2024

based TerraPower and London- and Italy-based Newcleo should be safer and simpler to operate than conventional reactors. Besides selecting a nuclear technology appropriate for the marine environment, Gennaro says, the company is lobbying to create a market for the technologies.

Molten Salt

Molten Salt Mariner South Korea Water

UK wants to ban 100% ICE power by 2030

EV Info

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

Nature: Protecting and restoring the natural environment, with plans to include planting 30,000 hectares of trees a year. Innovation and finance: Developing cutting-edge technologies and making the City of London the global centre of green finance. Point 9: Protecting Our Natural Environment.

Power

Power Powered Wind Hydrogen

Open platform solution for electric car networking

Green Cars News

JUNE 21, 2009

According to the finance chief for London’s climate change programme, Padmesh Sukla, inspiration can be taken from Sun Microsystems’ Java platform. Tags: Electric cars Green cars Latest news electric car networking Padmesh Sukla Think London. So how can this be achieved?

Electric Cars

Electric Cars London San Diego Cars

Hyundai Offering Free Chargers to EV Buyers, Swelling Industry Incentives

The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

While the ChargePoint device is framed as being free, it does require the purchase of a new automobile through the automaker’s captive finance arm Hyundai Capital America. Steve Reed, the Labour Party’s Shadow Secretary for the Environment (apparently that’s the actual job title), criticized the decision.

Hyundai

Hyundai Industrial Industry United Kingdom

SCOPE Biofuels Project Releases Assessment on Environmental Effects of Biofuel Technologies

Green Car Congress

APRIL 3, 2009

The SCOPE (Scientific Committee on Problems of the Environment) International Biofuels Project, has published the full proceedings of its Rapid Assessment workshop on the environmental effects of biofuel technologies, 22-25 September 2008. SCOPE symposium on finance, food and energy crisis. Martinelli, O. Pages 1-13 in R.W. Santoro, D.

Conversion

Conversion Water Emissions 2009

Honda May Develop Plug-In as Obama Alters U.S. Policy (Update2) - Bloomberg.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 30, 2009

Obama

Obama Honda Plug-in Plug

Royal Academy of Engineering study examines future lower-carbon ship powering options

Green Car Congress

JULY 26, 2013

Synthetic fuels based on branch-chain higher alcohols and new types of E-coli as well as algae and other microorganisms are medium- to long-term possibilities, but further work is necessary to examine their storage, handling, and impacts on health, safety and the environment.

Engine

Engine Future Carbon Power

Lotus and Harmon partner up to add sound to hybrids

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 19, 2009

The result is a quiet, controlled environment free of intrusive noises. Automotive.coms auto loan locator can help you get a lower new car finance rate. Electronic systems determine the signal needed to provide cancellation which is then seamlessly generated through the in-car entertainment system.

Hybrid

Hybrid i-MiEV 2009 New York

EV Driven

H2X Global secures US$57M from Verde Mobility to deliver on US$300M in fuel cell vehicle orders

Transport for London package of measures to tackle pollution levels at the busiest roads in central London; Dust suppressants and Eco-marshals

UK accelerates end of sale of new gasoline and diesel cars to 2030, hybrids to 2035

Baker Institute report: China has positioned itself as a gatekeeper to the energy transition; nickel case study

Shipping sector proposes US$5 billion R&D program over 10 years to cut emissions

SITA UK and Cynar to build UKs first commercial plants to convert waste plastic to diesel

Ford Smart Mobility shifts from research to implementation; company announces new programs, next areas of focus

Volkswagen Group and ride-hailing provider Gett to expand on-demand mobility solutions & activities in Europe

UCL study suggests reducing car use is the key to better health; the role of car sharing and other approaches

New Report Concludes That Real Costs of Adapting to Climate Change Will Likely Be At Least 2-3X Greater Than Current Estimates

Labour's £5,000 sweetener to launch electric car revolution | Environment | The Guardian

The Case for Nuclear Cargo Ships

UK wants to ban 100% ICE power by 2030

Open platform solution for electric car networking

Hyundai Offering Free Chargers to EV Buyers, Swelling Industry Incentives

SCOPE Biofuels Project Releases Assessment on Environmental Effects of Biofuel Technologies

Honda May Develop Plug-In as Obama Alters U.S. Policy (Update2) - Bloomberg.com

Royal Academy of Engineering study examines future lower-carbon ship powering options

Lotus and Harmon partner up to add sound to hybrids

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