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Marine Scientists Issue Monaco Declaration Calling for Immediate Action to Reduce Ocean Acidification

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They issued this warning in the Monaco Declaration, released on 30 January. The report from the symposium summarizes the state of the science and priorities for future research, while the Monaco Declaration implores political leaders to launch urgent actions to limit the source of the problem. Monaco Declaration.

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Leonardo DiCaprio & Venturi Automobiles launch Formula E electric race car team

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Based in Monaco, the new Venturi Grand Prix Formula E Team has been co-founded by DiCaprio and Gildo Pallanca Pastor, founder of pioneering EV manufacturer Venturi Automobiles, together with Bert Hedaya and Francesco Costa. Prince Albert II of Monaco.

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New EV20 Alliance Targeting 1M Additional Electric Vehicles on Road by 2015

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Chaired by HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco, the alliance was formally announced at the Opening Ceremony of Climate Week NYC. The Climate Group’s EV20 meeting in New York City is the latest in a series of meetings to build an international coalition of the willing to rapidly advance the commercial deployment of EVs around the world.

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Canada approves Northern Gateway pipeline project subject to 209 conditions; First Nations will go to court

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Enbridge CEO Al Monaco welcomed the decision, but also noted there is more work ahead for the company before construction begins. on its five conditions for supporting oil pipelines; and continuing to engage Aboriginal communities to build further trust and seek additional input that would make the project even better.

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Navistar to take stake in Brazilian bus builder Neobus; to partner on fully integrated commercial buses for the Americas

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Navistar intends to leverage the bus body building expertise of Neobus and Navistar’s strengths in powertrain and chassis development. Working together, we can bring value to customers with an integrated solution for commercial bus markets in South America and North America. The company also provides truck and diesel engine service parts.

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Oxis Energy to supply Li-S batteries to luxury yacht project

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Yachts de Luxe (YdL) of Singapore has placed a commercial 10-year worldwide contract with OXIS Energy valued at $5 million to build the world’s first luxury boat to be powered by Lithium-Sulfur (Li-S) battery cells and battery systems technology. The electrified Luxury Day Boat will be on display at the Monaco Boat show in September 2021.

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Mitsubishi Motors signs cooperation agreement to promote EVs with the Singapore Government

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Companies can leverage Singapore’s electronics cluster and engineering talent to build new capabilities here. In addition, MMC has engaged in initiatives to popularize EVs with various governments all over the world, including the governments of the Principality of Monaco, Iceland, Denmark, among others.

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