An agreement that took two years to negotiate has led to Peru getting financing for sustainable development projects, and Switzerland getting to count the resulting emissions cuts against its national targets, according to Climate Home News. The two nations consider this the first deal of its kind under Article 6 of the Paris agreement. Switzerland can also transfer the rights to retire the offsets to local governments or private companies in the country. (Source: Climate Home News) Read the original article…
“Urban mining” may be the way to reclaim EV battery minerals
There’s a new venture taking place in a large, nondescript warehouse in Kingston, Ont.: Lithium-ion battery recycling. And it could be an important component of Canada’s net-zero future. The facility, owned by Canadian startup Li-Cycle, houses stacks of depleted lithium-ion …
Rumour has it that Corvette will become its own sub-brand…with an SUV
The next move for GM, with its valued Corvette nameplate, will be to launch a Corvette sub-brand that will include a four-door “coupe” and a sporty high-performance crossover to partner with the upcoming two-seater Corvette EV. Sports cars are useful …
The 2023 Laureate Finalists
AMBASSADORSHIP For extraordinary service to the community and the industry PETER HEPPNER Preston Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac Ltd., Langley, B.C. Advice to others: This business remains one of great opportunities in my view. Where else can someone with little …
Getting your store in order
Buy and sell experts offer their advice on what dealers need to know when selling their dealerships. Dealers looking to sell their business face a variety of factors, some of which they may not be aware of, and find …
BMW building hydrogen-powered demo fleet of iX5s
A few months after it began building the fuel cells for the BMW iX5, the automaker has officially launched the first batch of hydrogen-fueled sport utilities. BMW is just one of a handful, along with Toyota and Hyundai, to have …
Can electric vehicles actually bring utility rates down?
Canadian utility operators and their customers take note. Adoption of more electric vehicles is helping to reduce electricity rates in California, according to a recent study by Synapse Energy Economics, an Environmental consulting firm based in Massachusetts. The report, entitled …