Nissan’s Ambition 2030 aims to globally introduce 27 electrified vehicles, with 19 being EVs, by 2030. Additionally, Nissan plans to implement cobalt-free technology to reduce the cost of EV batteries by 65% by fiscal year 2028.
Nissan commits to exclusively sell EVs in Europe by 2030 Read more
Ruter, the public transportation operator for Oslo, announced this week that it expects to take delivery of 137 more electric buses before the end of December 2023. That will make its bus fleet almost 100% electric 4 years ahead of the company’s initial schedule.
Oslo to replace almost all diesel buses with electric buses by end of 2023 Read more
This milestone follows Volvo’s previous announcement in 2022 to discontinue the development of new internal combustion engines. By selling its stake in Aurobay, the joint venture responsible for its remaining combustion engine assets, Volvo redirected its focus entirely towards electric powertrains.
Volvo Cars to cease production of all diesel models in 2024 Read more
EVs are now projected to make up between 62% and 86% of global car sales by 2030, with China enjoying an EV market share of at least 90%.
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) transport by rail exposes nearby communities to the risk of destructive explosions, choking clouds, and uncontrollable fires and accelerates the burning of fossil fuels.
U.S. Department of Transportation finally suspends LNG-by-rail rule Read more
The Fossil Fuel Treaty proposal is gaining significant momentum across the world and across sectors of society, being supported by the World Health Organization, near 100 cities, 2,500+ civil society organizations, and over half a million individuals.
During the same period, wind power generation increased 63%. Coal use was almost entirely eliminated and natural gas electricity production decreased 20%. The state of California has a goal to be operating on 90% clean, renewable electricity by 2035.
Solar generation in California has increased almost 20-fold since 2023 Read more
Located about 15 nautical miles southeast of Point Judith, Rhode Island, the project will have an estimated capacity of 704 megawatts of clean energy, capable of powering nearly 250,000 homes. The project is expected to create an estimated 1,200 local jobs during the construction phase.
In the first quarter of 2020, the U.S. had roughly 80,000 public charging stations nationwide. In Q1 2023, it surpassed 140,000 public stations.
Number of EV charging points in the U.S. has nearly doubled in three years Read more
In a major boost to Kenya’s nascent electric motorcycle and tuk-tuk sector, Kenya’s largest bank has partnered with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research to roll out a program that is expected to create over 150,000 new green jobs over six years.
