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  • EVs find a home in construction industry

    EVs find a home in construction industry Dec 23, 2016 Jonny Bairstow Sustainability Environment 0 Image: Shutterstock The construction industry is becoming a large market for electric vehicles (EVs). A new report from technology research firm IDtechEx forecasts that $15 billion (£12.16bn) of hybrid and electric construction vehicles will be sold in 2027. Despite lacking the generous […]

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  • Driving style can significantly affect emissions

    Driving style can significantly affect emissions Dec 27, 2016 Jonny Bairstow Sustainability Environment, Top Stories 0 Image: Shutterstock A vehicle trade association says driving style can significantly affect emissions and mileage. The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, which includes major brands such as Ford, BMW and Toyota, has released a series of simple of steps to […]

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  • ExxonMobil sees oil dominating energy as retired CEO becomes US Secretary of State

    ExxonMobil sees oil dominating energy as retired CEO becomes US Secretary of State Dec 23, 2016 Jacqueline Echevarria Coal, Gas Oil, Top Stories 0 Image: Katherine Welles / Shutterstock.com ExxonMobil expects oil will remain as the world’s primary energy by 2040. In its latest “Outlook for Energy: Journey to 2040”, it stated oil will meet […]

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  • UK & China to boost nuclear co-operation

    UK China to boost nuclear co-operation Dec 23, 2016 Jacqueline Echevarria Policy Legislation 0 Image: Thinkstock The UK and China have agreed to work jointly to tackle climate change. That’s what Prime Minister Theresa May and Chinese State Councillor Yang Jiechi agreed during a bilateral meeting on Tuesday. Both countries aim to strengthen their “genuine […]

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  • Ferrari and Aston Martin miss 2015 EU emissions goals

    Ferrari and Aston Martin miss 2015 EU emissions goals Dec 23, 2016 Jonny Bairstow Sustainability Environment 0 Image: Shutterstock Luxury brands Aston Martin and Ferrari were the only two major car manufacturers to miss their EU emissions targets in 2015. They will have to pay premiums as a result – all other car and van manufacturers met […]

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  • Editorial – Happy Xmas to all our readers

    Editorial – Happy Xmas to all our readers Dec 25, 2016 Sumit Bose Latest Blogs, Top Stories 0 Yes it is that time of year again, you are tucking into whatever feast you desire. Turkey, Goose, Chicken, Lamb, Salmon, Nut roast. At home or in a restaurant. You’ll be opening presents and I guarantee you’ll […]

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  • EU expects Ukraine to legislate on energy efficiency

    EU expects Ukraine to legislate on energy efficiency Dec 24, 2016 Jacqueline Echevarria Energy Efficiency, Policy Legislation 0 The EU expects Ukraine to approve a law on energy efficiency. That’s according to Vice President of EU Commission in charge of Energy Union, Maros Sefcovic, who speaking in a conference about the partnership between the institution and […]

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  • Scots lead UK with 42% of energy from renewables

    Scots lead UK with 42% of energy from renewables Dec 24, 2016 Jonny Bairstow Policy Legislation, Sustainability Environment, Top Stories 0 An onshore wind farm in Scotland. Image: Thinkstock Scotland is leading the UK’s green revolution, with 42% of its energy in 2015 coming from renewables. This proportion of clean energy is an all-time record […]

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  • DONG says profits up in 2016

    DONG says profits up in 2016 Dec 23, 2016 Jonny Bairstow Markets Finance, Top Stories 0 Image: DONG Energy DONG Energy has increased its 2016 profit guidance to DKK24-25 billion (£2.75-2.86bn), up from DKK20-23 billion (£2.29-2.63bn). The group’s wind power business is expected to reach the high end of the DKK10-12 billion (£1.14-1.37bn) range and gross […]

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  • Volkswagen to pay $225m over US emissions scandal

    Volkswagen to pay $225m over US emissions scandal Dec 22, 2016 Jacqueline Echevarria Markets Finance 0 Image: Volkswagen Car manufacturer Volkswagen has agreed to pay $225 million (£180m) to resolve claims from owners of vehicles affected by the emissions scandal. It has agreed with the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) on behalf of the […]

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