article thumbnail

Mayor of London launches international study on effect of air pollution on children’s health: CHILL

Green Car Congress

More 3,000 primary school children in polluted areas of London and Luton will have their lung health monitored over a four-year period in a new international study launched by the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan. —Lead researcher Professor Chris Griffiths from Queen Mary University of London.

London 268
article thumbnail

International Lithium Association (ILiA) established to be the voice of the global lithium industry

Green Car Congress

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has estimated that the growth in EVs could see lithium demand increase by more than 40 times by the year 2030. Orocobre Ltd; and Pilbara Minerals, which between them account for well more than half of global lithium production.

article thumbnail

Rio Tinto commits $150M to Center for Future Materials led by Imperial College London

Green Car Congress

Rio Tinto has committed $150 million to create a Center for Future Materials led by Imperial College London to find innovative ways to provide the materials the world needs for the energy transition. Under the partnership, Rio Tinto and Imperial will together define a set of major global challenges that need to be addressed.

London 150
article thumbnail

International Maritime Organization (IMO) adopts revised strategy to reduce GHG emissions from international shipping.

Green Car Congress

Member States of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), meeting at the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 80) earlier this month, adopted the 2023 IMO Strategy on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships. MEPC 80 met 3-7 July 2023 at IMO Headquarters in London.

article thumbnail

UK-based EV-tire-maker ENSO in talks to supply multiple global OEMS

Green Car Congress

London-based EV tire manufacturer ENSO said it is in discussions with multiple international car makers and has begun trials with major fleet operators. Multiple EV manufacturers have expressed interest in fitting ENSO’s range-extending, emissions-reducing tires.

London 221
article thumbnail

H2 dual-fuel system company Alset Global joins Hydrogen London

Green Car Congress

Alset Global, a technology and engineering company working on clean mobility solutions based on hydrogen, has joined Hydrogen London. Alset Global launched its Hybrid Hydrogen technology in May at the ADAC Zurich 24 Hours of NĂĽrburgring race, in Germany, where the system was fitted to an Aston Martin Rapide S race car.

London 210
article thumbnail

Study finds future-fuel demand for shipping industry equal to entire current global production of renewables

Green Car Congress

Particular opportunity for the Global South identified as net-zero fuel production costs expected to be up to 20% lower in Latin America and Africa. London, UK. Yet by 2050, at least half of (net) zero fuels traded globally are expected to be moved by ships, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).

Renewable 210