article thumbnail

U Mich, Ford lifecycle study of carbon footprint of last-mile and final-50-feet delivery with automated vehicles and robots

Green Car Congress

We evaluate life cycle greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for automated suburban ground delivery systems consisting of a vehicle (last-mile) and a robot (final-50-feet). In each scenario, they calculated the greenhouse gas emissions, or the carbon footprint, for each package delivered. Luyao Li, Xiaoyi He, Gregory A. Wallington, and Nicholas J.

Miles 221
article thumbnail

Study finds all-electric rideshare fleet could reduce carbon emissions, but increase traffic issues

Green Car Congress

But the cars and SUVs used in these situations drive more miles each year than a typical personal vehicle, contributing a higher proportion of greenhouse gases to the environment. The researchers collected simulated rides provided by three fleets: gasoline-powered, and electric-powered with either 40 kWh or 60 kWh battery packs.

Fleet 195
article thumbnail

2016 Chevrolet Volt EPA-rated at 53 miles all-electric range

Green Car Congress

The Chevrolet Volt’s all-new second-generation Voltec extended-range electric propulsion system ( earlier post ) delivers 53 miles (85 km) of all-electric range, based on EPA testing. Chevrolet expects many next-generation Volt owners will use power solely from their batteries for more than 90% of trips. Earlier post.).

Volt 150
article thumbnail

Mitsubishi Fuso to begin series production of fuel-cell trucks by late 2020s; concept eCanter F-CELL

Green Car Congress

As part of the Daimler Electric Mobility Group, an internal research and development organization established in 2018, MFTBC also contributes to and benefits from shared resources for vehicle electrification within the larger Daimler Truck network. The eCanter, which has a GVW of 7.5

article thumbnail

Workhorse, Plug Power deliver electric delivery van with fuel cell range extender to Fedex; in standard delivery route

Green Car Congress

The vehicle is based on a Workhorse chassis with 80 kWh battery packs and a TM4 traction motor (20 kW, 2100 N·m). Workhorse currently offers the range-extended EGEN with a 647 cc two-cylinder BMW range-extending engine; total range on that vehicle is 120 miles. Workhorse Chassis with 80 kWh packs and TM4 traction motor.

Plug-in 275
article thumbnail

DOE issues $10M incubator FOA for batteries, power electronics, engines, materials, fuels and lubricants

Green Car Congress

year plans and roadmaps, with a concomitant focus of the majority of its resources on a limited number of “highest probability of success” pathways/approaches to ensure that the program initiatives are supported at a critical mass (both in terms of dollars and time) for maximum impact. miles in passenger vehicles and 435,000 miles for heavy?duty

article thumbnail

Range Energy offers a calculator for commercial fleets to calculate the potential savings from its electric trailers – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

Range Energy’s smart trailers are designed to easily hook up to any tow vehicle, and increase fuel efficiency (or boost the range of an electric truck) by providing battery-powered propulsion. As a bonus, they also offer off-road mobile power. Range’s trailers are a futureproof investment.

Fleet 52