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Study shows bamboo ethanol in China technically and economically feasible, cost-competitive with gasoline

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Now, researchers at Imperial College London have shown that bioethanol production from bamboo in China is both technically and economically feasible, as well as cost-competitive with gasoline. gallon US) with tax exemption and a $0.16/liter An open access paper on their study is published in Biotechnology for Biofuels.

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Citroën ë-Berlingo Electric goes on sale

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All prices are after the current Government ‘Plug-in Car Grant’ of £2,500 (so if you do fancy one, you might want to lease the Citroen ë-Berlingo Electric car while the grant is still around). There’s also Flair XTR trim, only available with the M model, which costs £32,280.

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UK unveils new plan to cut NO2; sale of new conventional gasoline and diesel cars to end by 2040; focus on local action

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Despite this, an analysis of more than 1,800 major roads show that a small number of these—81 or 4%—are due to breach legal pollution limits for NO 2 , with 33 of these outside of London. This includes investing nearly £100m in the UK’s charging infrastructure and funding the Plug In Car and Plug In Van Grant Schemes.

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Why EVs Aren't a Climate Change Panacea

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Granted, there are several cities where living without a vehicle is doable, like Utrecht in the Netherlands where in 2019 48 percent of resident trips were done by cycling or London, where nearly two-thirds of all trips taken that same year were are made by walking, cycling or public transportation. For instance, recent U.S.

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Report from the REFF-Wall Street; Themes in Renewable Energy Finance

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The stimulus package is designed to address the recession and in the short term people were anxiously awaiting two key components of the plan: clarification on the details behind “ grants in lieu of tax credits ” and awards of loan guarantees by the DOE from section 1705. Is tax equity dead? Cap and Trade Disappointment.

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What Are The Benefits of Driving an Electric Car?

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Oft-overlooked in favour of WLTP ranges and tax incentives, the simple joy of driving an EV is rarely spoken about. Road tax for example is completely nil if you drive an EV. They also offer a grant of up to £1,500 off the list price of electric vehicles as well, automatically lowering the price-tag you see on showroom floors.

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London City Commuting: Why an EV makes sense

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It almost seems as though London is against us mere motorists. With some great transport links to take advantage of, having a car in London isn’t always necessary or practical. Why are EVs best for London? Soon enough, you’ll only be able to buy a new EV in London, or anywhere else in the country for that matter.

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