Several countries have announced their intention to ban the sale of internal combustion-powered cars in the coming years.
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China Joins the Club Of Nations Planning Fossil Fuel Car Bans
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By FOLEY & LARDNER LLP
On the heels of Volkswagen announcing moves toward electrifying its vehicle fleet, and Tesla beginning its production run of its highly anticipated Model 3.
Renewable Energy Update – April 2017 #3
By LANCE BRASHER, JOSHUA NICKERSON, JAHI WISE | SKADDEN, ARPS, SLATE, MEAGHER & FLOM LLP
Energy Secretary Rick Perry has ordered a departmental review of the electricity grid.
Energy News Roundup: VW Cite Privacy Protection, Vermont Receives Renewable Grant & Alaskan Job Losses
By Conor O'Sullivan
Citing German privacy laws, Volkswagen has refused to provide emails or other communications among its executives to attorneys general in the United States, impeding American investigations into the company’s emissions-cheating scandal. [The NY Times] Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today awarded $46 million in assistance to the Vermont Energy Investment Corporation to support energy efficiency and… Keep reading →
Energy News Roundup: EPA Releases New Ethanol Rules, VW Emails Leaked & Patagonia Climate Concerns
By Conor O'Sullivan
The EPA called on Monday for an increase in the amount of ethanol and other renewable fuels blended into the nation’s overall fuel supply next year. [The Washington Post] Volkswagen successfully lobbied to remove two key parts of Europe’s coming auto emissions tests, an internal email has shown. [The NY Times] Cristina Fernández de Kirchner’s,… Keep reading →
Energy News Roundup: IEA Coal Report Criticized, New Nuclear Plant Approved & VW Internal Investigation
By Conor O'Sullivan
A coal industry report due to be published by the IEA on the benefits of new coal-burning technology has been heavily criticised by experts. [The Guardian] The U.S. approved a request to begin electricity generation at a nuclear reactor, the first time in almost 20 years that federal regulators have given a new nuclear power plant… Keep reading →
