Electric Vehicles
Pope Francis given emissions free hydrogen popemobile
Pope Francis received as a gift from the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Japan - a hydrogen-powered Toyota Mirai adapted for his mobility needs.
Finance & Investment
Massive investments required in mining to accelerate the energy transition
Wood Mackenzie says more than $1tn is required by 2035 for the mining of five key metals required to accelerate the energy transition.
Energy & Grid Management
Flexibility advanced in GB market by Western Power Distribution
GB network operator Western Power Distribution reports continuous short-term flexibility trades and partnership with Flexitricity in Electric Nation V2G trial.
Electric Vehicles
Enel X and ASSTRA to promote electrification of public transport in...
Enel X has partnered with a consortium of 140 urban and suburban transport companies to make local public transportation more sustainable.
Electric Vehicles
First electric vehicle in Chile’s mining industry launched
The first electric vehicle for use in Chile’s mines has been debuted by state owned copper miner Codelco and Engie.
Electric Vehicles
Could COVID-19 positively impact future EV sales?
Research by Cornwall Insight shows battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in 2020 have already grown 76.1% on the whole of 2019.
Policy & Regulation
Five ways regional governments can limit the effects of climate change
A new handbook released by the Rocky Mountain Institute highlights five transformative actions regional governments can adopt to limit the effects of climate change.
Smart Cities
ADB funds smart city project for Chinese Xiangtan municipal government
In China, the Xiangtan municipal government has secured a loan from the Asian Development Bank to implement its smart city programme.
Electric Vehicles
Helbiz and Enel to expand Italy’s e-scooter, e-bikes and renewables market
Enel has partnered with intra-urban transportation company Helbiz to expand Italy's e-scooter, e-bikes and renewable energy market.
Smart Cities
How cities can address air quality and equity in COVID-19 packages
Recommendations of how cities can build back better from multiple challenges experienced in 2020 whilst addressing air quality and equity.
