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Wind-powered cargo ships are the future: Debunking four myths that stand in their way
Not everyone is convince wind assisted shipping is making a comeback. But most objections are based on four myths that can be easily debunked.
Christiaan De Beukelaer

Feb 15, 2023

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The world is on the brink of an electric car revolution
France bans sale of petrol and diesel cars by 2040, underling just how quickly the transition to electric vehicles is likely to happen.
Brian Kahn

Jul 7, 2017

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Electric Vehicles

4 major world cities just agreed to get rid of diesel engines
Paris, Madrid, Athens, and Mexico City will ban diesel engines by 2025, mayors of the four major world cities announced this week.
Samantha Page

Dec 5, 2016

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Electric Vehicles

Peak car ownership will speed up peak oil demand
New ownership models and technological advances will utterly transform the mobility market. And that’s bad news for Big Oil.
Fereidoon Sioshansi

Nov 7, 2016

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Electric Vehicles

Chevy Bolt to feature over-the-air software updates
Chevy Bolt is keeping with its “next-gen” status and matches Tesla with the introduction of over-the-air software update feature.
James Ayre

Sep 12, 2016

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Smart cities: does this mean more transport disruptions?
We are headed for a future where transport technologies that are neither car nor public transport are commonplace. Are we ready?
Robyn Dowling

Aug 9, 2016

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Electric Vehicles

Will electric cars make traffic quieter? Yes & No.
Cyclists safety and the health of people living near roads are all positives to having electric cars on roads. But how much quieter will traffic really be due to electrification of transportation?
Mike Barnard

Jun 9, 2016

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New electric motorcycling record set in Australia
I upgraded to a Zero Motorcycle 2014 model and can unequivocally say that I do not expect to ever buy another petrol motorcycle.
Nigel Morris

Apr 28, 2016

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India joins Norway and Netherlands in wanting 100% electric vehicles
India reveals plans to become the first “100% electric vehicle nation” by 2030. May not have heard of Norway’s plans – or the Netherlands’.
Craig Morris

Apr 4, 2016

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China sets target for 5 million “new energy” vehicles by 2020
The world’s biggest polluter has set a target of 5 million electric and fuel cell vehicles on the road by 2020.
Bloomberg New Energy Finance

Mar 16, 2016

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