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The J4500 CHARGE™ – a zero-emission version of the industry’s best-selling J series tour and charter luxury coaches – leverages EV technology from New Flyer and delivers over 200 miles of range, while also delivering enhanced safety features. “NFI has pushed EV and automated innovation forward, and today we achieve another milestone in our technology roadmap through the launch of MCI’s first battery-electric luxury coach,” said Paul Soubry, President and Chief Executive Officer, N...

Nokia’s sustainability report highlights 1.5 degree climate commitment and 6.6 billion subscriptions Nokia’s sustainability report highlights 1.5 degree climate commitment and 6.6 billion subscriptions Miércoles, 07 Abril 2021 03:01 Nokia’s People and Planet 2020 report charts an extraordinary year for sustainability Commitment to cut emissions by 50 percent between 2019 and 2030 6.6 billion subscriptions globally rely on Nokia radio Communities in 48 countries supported t...

Date Time New climate change strategy for Victoria The Victorian Government has unveiled its Climate Change Strategy and interim targets, to keep Victoria on track to meet the target of net zero emissions by 2050, while also seizing the opportunities of climate action – advancing technology, investing in new industries and creating Victorian jobs. At the heart of the plan are ambitious targets to reduce emissions by 28-33 per cent by 2025 and 45-50 per cent by 2030 – putting Victoria at the...

Climate Council will create clean jobs and investment opportunities in the state, but a higher target would unlock more benefits and better protect Victorians from worsening climate impacts, the Climate Council says. Today, the Victorian Government announced an emission reduction target of 28-33% by 2025, and 45-50% for 2030 – as well as a plan for how to get there. Previously, the state had a 15-20% emission reduction target for 2020, which was met. Climate Council spokesman Professor Will...

Date Time Victorian climate targets are doable, with care “Victoria’s medium-term emissions targets are clearly ambitious, but also show a sober regard for the challenges in further accelerating an already rapid rate of change,” said Tim Piper, Victorian Head of national employer organisation Ai Group today. “Nationally consistent approaches are typically preferable to build scale and offer a simpler environment for businesses that operate across Australia. We hope for fuller collaborat...

VIC Premier The Andrews Labor Government will introduce a $3,000 subsidy for new Zero Emissions Vehicles (ZEV) as a part of our comprehensive plan to meet our target of net zero emissions by 2050 and support new jobs. An unprecedented $100 million package will make ZEVs more affordable, build charging infrastructure and achieve more ZEVs in government and commercial fleets. The subsidy will be available for more than 20,000 new ZEV purchases from Sunday, 2 May 2021. Subsidies will be available ...

Infographics Media release Energy market reform shortlist released The Energy Security Board (ESB) today released a shortlist of options for the redesign...

The Climate Group Tuesday 27 April, London: Today the leaders of major states and regions, including California, Chungnam Province and Catalonia, are calling on their counterparts worldwide to adopt net zero emissions targets now to tackle the effects of climate change. So far only 9% of states and regions in the largest emitting countries have made such commitments [1] and much more is needed to keep temperature rises to 1.5 degrees. Following major climate announcements from national governme...

Date Time Executive Director Speech at Leaders Summit on Climate The following is a transcript of the remarks that IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol delivered at the Leaders Summit on Climate, convened by US President Joe Biden, on 22-23 April 2021. Distinguished guests, I would like to commend President Biden for convening this Summit within 100 days of taking office. And I welcome the commitments to reduce emissions announced by so many countries. It is clear that the level of commitment to ...

"The substantial new funds committed to clean technologies by the Federal Government this week are a helpful next step in the long process of reaching...