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Alexander Dennis adds in-house integrated electric buses; new small bus and double-decker

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one of the world’s leading independent global bus manufacturers, is expanding its zero-emission bus portfolio with the addition of new electric bus products fully designed and integrated in-house using its own expertise. Buses for the United Kingdom and Ireland will be fully built in Britain.

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myenergi named Global Britain Business Champion for 2021

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myenergi, pioneer of the world’s first eco-smart EV charging device, has been named as one of Heathrow Airport’s ten Global Britain Business Champions for 2021. myenergi named as one of Heathrow Airports Ten Global Britain Business Champions for 2021. myenergi production staff manufacturing products here in the UK.

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Global CO2 emissions stalled for the third year in a row

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The annual assessment of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by the JRC and the Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL) confirms that CO 2 emissions have stalled for the third year in a row. Emissions from international transport (aviation and shipping) contribute another 3% to the total global GHG emissions.

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Plug In America joins global alliance

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Last week, 37 electric vehicle (EV) driver associations from 26 countries, including Plug In America, joined forces to create the Global EV Drivers’ Alliance, building a worldwide EV community. The Alliance released this video to promote awareness of the Alliance. “We We can already see the EV growth; more than 3.24

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University College Dublin Study finds Prius IV hybrids drive >60% of the time in zero-emissions mode under Irish conditions

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The study—“Energy Behaviour Of Toyota Prius Hybrid Vehicles In Sample Irish Commuting Conditions”—was carried out by four UCD academics and commissioned by Toyota Ireland through ConsultUCD, the University’s managed consultancy service. The routes reflect typical Irish commuting conditions.

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Queen’s researchers discover first species endangered from deep sea mining

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Last week, the global The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened and Endangered Species—recognized worldwide as the definitive conservation authority—included the scaly-foot snail, as the first species listed as endangered from deep sea mining. —Dr Sigwart. Julia D.

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DOE launches new database to support sustainable development of ocean energy resources

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As part of an international collaboration with the International Energy Agency, the US Department of Energy (DOE) launched a new database that includes results of environmental monitoring and research efforts on wave, tidal, and current energy development worldwide.

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