Gary Wright, Author at Decarbonisation News

November 25, 2023

Electric vehicle fire risks debunked by a new report

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15 countries write to COP28 President urging global agreement on ending coal-fired power

November 25, 2023

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The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has entered into a landmark cooperation agreement with the Green Building Council of Sri Lanka, laying the framework for the two institutions to work together to promote eco-friendly building construction in Sri Lanka.

ComBank & Green Building Council in landmark agreement to promote sustainable construction

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has entered into a landmark cooperation agreement with the Green Building Council of Sri Lanka,...

BNP Paribas cracks down on mining clients exposed to coal

BNP Paribas, the euro zone's biggest bank, said on Thursday that it no longer provided financing to projects dedicated to...

Report: Carbon steel market to reach US$ 1,560 billion by 2033 as construction market increases and decarbonisation regulations kick in

The low carbon steel segment is anticipated to hold a significant volume share of 58.5% in 2023. Over the forecast...

New car sales in the European Union rose 14.6% in October, boosted in part by a big jump in sales of fully electric cars, while hybrid electric vehicles accounted for nearly three of every 10 vehicles sold in the economic bloc.

EU October car sales up 14.6% with EV sales jump more than 36%

New car sales in the European Union rose 14.6% in October, boosted in part by a big jump in sales...

Bankrupt Volta Trucks looks set to earn a late reprieve six weeks after filing for bankruptcy

Hedge fund Luxor Capital may be the saviour of bankrupt electric lorry start-up Volta Trucks

Electric vehicle start-up Volta Trucks, which filed for bankruptcy last month, is closing in on a deal to buy it...

McDonald’s is launching ultra-fast charging of electric cars in France, with 'high power and an affordable cost'. It is promising one of the most competitive power/price ratios on the market. Enough power to recharge your electric car in around 20 minutes in the parking lot of the American fast-food chain

McDonald’s will install 2,000 EV fast-charging stations at restaurants across France by 2025

November 22, 2023

McDonald’s is launching ultra-fast charging of electric cars in France, with 'high power and an affordable cost'. It is promising...

The Emirates Green Building Council (EmiratesGBC), an independent organisation that promotes and educates on green issues in the built environment, has recognised and honoured the outstanding work of individuals, organisations, and projects that have significantly advanced green building practices at the 11th cycle of the MENA Green Building Awards 2023.

EmiratesGBC honours pioneering sustainable leaders in the built environment at 2023 MENA Green Building Awards

November 22, 2023