German court warns Tesla to protect biodiversity while building EV factory
A German court has ordered electric car maker Tesla to stop cutting trees on peripheral parts of the site of its planned factory near Berlin over concerns the forest clearing may pose a threat to protected wildlife. The ruling comes following an initial approval the US-based company has obtained for the project from the state […]
EU launches futuristic 2050 vision for vehicles, mobility
A strategy unveiled in Brussels showed a vision of the EU with electric trucks and boats, autonomous vehicles, hyperloop, hydrogen aircraft, drones and AI
UK pushes forward gasoline, diesel car ban to 2030 in its green plan
The UK rolled out a green for pandemic recovery and moved the new fossil fuel–powered car sales ban target date from 2040 to 2030.
Voices of discontent over Rio Tinto’s jadarite mine investment in Serbia grow louder
When the state has no control over the implementation of its own environmental protection laws, then citizens are forced to protect water, land, and air.
Kyoto-based Nidec nearing deal for electric vehicle motor factory in Serbia
Motor manufacturer Nidec will invest about USD 1.9 billion in electric vehicle motor factory in Serbia in order to strenghten its position in Europe.
Global warming is on pace for catastrophic 3.3º C without drastic measures
Up to USD 130 trillion in new investments is necessary to avert the current global warming scenario.
Slovenian Parliament unanimously adopts Energy Efficiency Act
Energy efficiency legislation was separated from Slovenia's energy law. Lawmakers supported ambitious national targets.
Greece NECP: Renewables share in electricity consumption to reach 61% by 2030
Greece's 2030 target for renewables is set at 35%, compared to 18% in 2018