France wants carmakers to ditch petrol, diesel by 2040July 6, 2017 - 16:37 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - French Environment Minister Nicolas Hulot says he has set the country’s carmakers the goal of not selling petrol or diesel cars by 2040, The Associated Press reports. At a news conference unveiling a five-year plan to encourage clean energy and fulfill the country’s commitments under the Paris climate accord, Hulot said France’s car manufacturers have projects that “can fulfill that promise.” His hope comes a day after Sweden’s Volvo became the first major automaker to pledge to abandon cars and SUVs powered solely by the internal combustion engine. Hulot also said Thursday, July 6 that France will stop producing power from coal-power stations — now 5 percent of the total — by 2022. The country also wants to reduce the proportion of its power from nuclear to 50 percent by 2025, from the current 75 percent. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |