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Odyne Systems delivers 7 plug-in hybrid work trucks through the Wisconsin Clean Transportation Program

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The following have received advanced Odyne hybrid systems under the Wisconsin Clean Transportation Program: Milwaukee County took delivery of four work trucks in December 2011 and January 2012 that will be used throughout Milwaukee County to maintain traffic signals and street lighting. Manufactured by DUECO, Inc. Manufactured by DUECO, Inc.

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Next 10 report finds California must increase GHG reductions to 4.9%/year through 2030 to meet target

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Although gains have been made in heavy-duty, emissions from off-road vehicles and light-duty vehicles remain a significant challenge. Light-duty vehicles emissions went down slightly from 2017 to 2018 (-0.5%), but the overall trend for the last five years is still up (+6.6%). Private sector investment can also drive green stimulus.

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Exclusive Greenius Coverage of Today’s Clean Tech Roundtable

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And in the US, not only is the Obama administration providing a major stimulus program, but 31 states are enacting incentives and mandates to require clean alternative energy for utilities. Utilities the AMI Smart Grid – massive investments about to happen in this area.

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World Economic Forum Report: US$515 Billion Per Year Needed in Green Investments

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In light of the global financial crisis, it is crucial that every dollar is made to ‘multi-task’ to create a sustainable low-carbon economy. ”. Four key enablers for a shift to clean energy will be energy efficiency, smart grids, energy storage, and carbon capture and storage. billion) in 2004.

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ZAP, Zhejiang Jonway Partner to Target China and Export EV Markets

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ZAP hopes to leverage a stimulus from the government for plug-in forms of transportation. Jonway Group and its subsidiaries also produce motor parts, light building materials, air-compressors and plastic components while managing a portfolio of real estate holdings. ZAP Hangzhou. Better World International, Ltd.,

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Smart Meters and Electric Cars

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“The idea is for electric cars to take advantage of “off-peak&# hours of low energy demand late at night, when the lights are out and TVs are off, but power plants are still producing, explained Ed Kjaer, director of electric transportation at Edison.&#. Photo by Eric Tom). To be honest, we’ll be very lucky to see that many.

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IRENA, IEA study concludes meeting 2?C scenario possible with net positive economics

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The German government requested IEA and IRENA to shed light on the essential elements of an energy sector transition that would be consistent with limiting the rise in global temperature to this level. This means reducing energy CO 2 emissions by 2.6% per year on average, or 0.6 gigatonnes (Gt) per year in absolute terms.

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