Green Car Reports

JULY 22, 2021

A new study confirms that, even when charged from the dirtiest electricity grids, electric cars are still cleaner than internal combustion engines over their lifecycles.

Grid 212

Grid Emissions Cleaner Gas 212

CleanTechnica EVs

APRIL 11, 2023

Electric vehicles are cleaner, quieter, and cheaper to maintain than gas-powered vehicles. By going solar, you can set your own rate for electricity and save tens of thousands of dollars in EV charging costs. But one overlooked benefit is that EVs allow drivers to control the price of their fuel.

Solar 101

Solar Charging Cleaner Gas-Electric 101

Green Car Congress

JULY 13, 2021

Now, a study from University of Michigan researchers shows that when, where and how those fleet vehicles are charged can greatly impact their potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The U-M researchers found that 50% to 80% of the lifetime emissions associated with an electric delivery vehicle’s battery occur during charging.

Charging 186

Charging Vehicles Gas-Electric Emissions 186

Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2019

The results highlight that even without a fully established electric vehicle charging network, the hybrid vans were able to reduce tailpipe emissions significantly in the inner city, using the flexibility of a gasoline range-extender to complete longer journeys when required.

London 246

London Cleaner PHEV Plug-in 246

Electrek

JANUARY 2, 2023

Leading the charge toward a cleaner future, Norway hit a new record in 2022, as nearly four of every five cars sold were electric. According to the latest registration date, Norway is well on its way to becoming the first nation to end gas-powered car sales by 2025.

Norway 97

Norway Gas Sale Cleaner 97

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

San Mateo County Transit (SamTrans) in California has awarded New Flyer of America, a subsidiary of NFI Group, a contract for seven next-generation battery-electric Xcelsior CHARGE NG forty-foot heavy-duty transit buses. million bus rides annually on 70 bus routes. —Chris Stoddart, President, North American Bus and Coach.

San Francisco 170

San Francisco California Charging Batteries 170

Electrek

OCTOBER 1, 2021

In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): Governors of five Midwestern states create an EV charging network. Natural gas prices have doubled in the US. Here are some cleaner alternatives. more… The post EGEB: 5 Midwestern states will create an EV charging network appeared first on Electrek.

Charging 127

Charging Cleaner Solar Personal 127

Green Car Reports

MARCH 9, 2018

the emissions associated with the electricity used to charge them have fallen. DON'T MISS: Electric cars cleaner than any gas-only car for. More good news about electric cars in the U.S.: Based on the latest data on powerplant emissions from the EPA, an electric car on the road in the U.S.

Cleaner 113

Cleaner Electric Cars Grid MPG 113

CleanTechnica EVs

JULY 24, 2022

Amid record high gas prices and record high climate-changed temperatures, there’s a sliver of good news this week.

Virginia 98

Virginia Cleaner Climate Change Climate 98

Green Car Congress

JULY 22, 2022

The funding will focus on expanding electric vehicle (EV) charging accessibility, create cleaner non-road vehicles through electrification and the use of alternative fuels, and develop electric drive components and materials to maximize EV efficiency and affordability. Expanding Electric Vehicle Charging Accessibility.

Clean 186

Clean Cleaning Vehicles Cleaner 186

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Dominion Energy announced a significant expansion of the company's greenhouse gas emissions-reduction goals, establishing a new commitment to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. The goal covers carbon dioxide and methane emissions, the dominant greenhouse gases, from both electricity generation and gas infrastructure operations.

Emissions 207

Emissions Gas Energy Power 207

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Supported projects range from incentives for cleaner trucks and buses, and mobility options such as bike- and car-sharing, to consumer rebates for clean cars. Support for commercial harbor craft: Dedicates $60 million for cleaner commercial harbor craft. The California Air Resources Board approved a $2.6-billion

Clean 326

Clean Cleaning Cleaner Cars 326

Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 7, 2016

The energy sources used to generate grid electricity can be a major source of greenhouse-gas emissions, and thus they affect the environmental impact of electric cars. The cleaner the electricity used to charge an electric car, the cleaner that car becomes in operation.

Gas 137

Gas Cleaner Power Powered 137

Teslarati

JUNE 30, 2022

According to Governor Kathy Hochul’s announcement today , the New York Power Authority will offer free electric car charging at EVolve NY Direct Current Fast Chargers throughout the state from July 1 to July 5. Free, fast electric vehicle charging will be available from Friday, July 1 at 12:01 a.m. I’d love to hear from you!

New York 98

New York Charging Cleaner Gas-Electric 98

Baua Electric

APRIL 8, 2024

Adani TotalEnergies E-Mobility Limited (ATEL), a fully owned subsidiary of Adani Total Gas Limited (ATGL) and MG Motor India, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen the EV charging infrastructure in India. The combined synergies aim to empower Indian consumers to embrace electric mobility.”

India 52

India Motor Motors Motoring 52

Setec Powerr

JUNE 28, 2023

The escalating adoption of EVs has underlined the necessity for comprehensive charging infrastructure, particularly within residential communities. Environmental and Sustainability Benefits The installation of EV charging stations within residential communities conveys notable environmental and sustainability benefits.

Charging 98

Charging Installation Cleaner Tax Credit 98

Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology is expected to support a cleaner, more resilient electrical grid, while enabling EV owners to save money while charging their vehicles. However, some sort of managed charging platform will be needed to match up EV owners with local utilities.

Toyota 52

Toyota Charging Baltimore Minnesota 52

Driivz

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, is a more environmentally friendly and cleaner alternative to traditional fossil fuels. Furthermore, widespread adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions while also improving air quality. Why is Smart EV Charging Important?

Renewable 59

Renewable Energy Charging Climate Change 59

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

Widespread adoption of electric transportation, including electrification in the off-road sector, could lead to substantial reductions in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and could modestly improve air quality, according to a new analysis released by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) and the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC).

EPRI 150

EPRI Cleaner Grid Vehicles 150

Electric Vehicles India

MARCH 9, 2023

The Sambalpur-Arjunda and Sambalpur-Raipur-Nagpur roads now have the first EV rapid charging corridor in Eastern India, per Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) authorities. Along the Sambalpur-Arjunda and Sambalpur-Raipur-Nagpur routes, the BPCL installed 19 EV charging stations in its fuel stations. How does it work?

Installation 91

Installation Charging India Sustainable Transportation 91

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 3, 2023

p>In addition, the growing demand for EVs has fueled the requirement for charging stations’ infrastructure nationwide. Cleveland-Cliffs has the resources in place to play a leadership role also with its grain-oriented electrical steels (GOES) to be used in EV charging stations.

Cleveland 273

Cleveland Motor Motors Motoring 273

Plug in America

MARCH 1, 2024

It’s because our car is different because it doesn’t need gas,” Jazmin told her daughter. The burn- off gas that comes out of cars isn’t good for you. Our car is cleaner and healthier for you.” Now, Jazmin’s daughter covers her face when she walks around gas cars so she doesn’t breathe in the exhaust. I figured, why not?”

Phoenix 40

Phoenix Gas Power Powered 40

Green Car Reports

JUNE 5, 2017

But unless they're charged entirely on renewable energy—still statistically unlikely today—there are emissions associated with generating the electricity used to charge their batteries. Electric cars have no tailpipe emissions when running.

Cleaner 115

Cleaner Electric Cars Gas-Electric Cars 115

Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2020

Also, they typically charge during the day, when a greater quantity of solar energy is powering the grid. Electric vehicles are beneficial, and that benefit is larger if you’re traveling more miles and charging from renewable sources during the day. That issue is an active area of research. —Alan Jenn.

Davis 239

Davis Personal Emissions Cleaner 239

Green Car Congress

MARCH 23, 2021

The BMW Group and Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) announced an expanded partnership that further leverages renewable energy to sustainably power electric vehicles (EVs). ChargeForward is the first smart charging program to offer customers incentives for maximizing the integration of renewable energy while optimizing their EV charging.

BMW 331

BMW Grid Renewable Charging 331

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

BRS is the only steel mill in North America to combine an electric arc furnace (EAF) with a Ruhrstahl Heraeus (RH) degasser for cleaner, more formable steels. When complete, US Steel’s new $3-billion facility currently under construction in Osceola, Ark.,

General Motors 218

General Motors Supplies Motor Motors 218

Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

EV charging network Electrify America will soon offer the public an EV charging experience safe from the elements, where drivers can pull in, plug in, and chill out while their vehicle replenishes. Check it out. Here’s a better look at the new station inside and out.

San Francisco 52

San Francisco America Charging DC 52

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Leveraging Parking Lot Solar Panels for EV Charging. It sounds like a utopian dream: rows of electric vehicles staying cool and charging away beneath solar panels while their owners shop, dine and conduct business. They also benefit EV owners, as batteries charge best in dry conditions —the panels would block the rain.

Solar 79

Solar Charging Juice Grid 79

Electric Vehicles India

JULY 31, 2021

HPCL partners CESL to set up an EV charging network in n India. Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) after partnering with Tata Power recently, has now partnered with state-run Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL) to set up an electric vehicle charging network across major cities in India.

India 105

India Charging Corporation Installation 105

Green Car Congress

APRIL 16, 2016

Over the next 18 months, AZRA will invest C$40 million (US$31 million) to install 2,000 new electric charging stations and deploy the Twizy, Renault’s first 100% electric vehicle in Canada. This small battery-electric city car designed by the Renault Sport team has a type-1 charging cable and side reflectors.

Canada 150

Canada Transportation Charging Cleaner 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2011

General Motors is introducing a solar charging canopy that moves with the sun. This structure will produce up to 30,000 kWh per year and provide enough solar energy to charge six electric vehicles per day. GM derives energy for manufacturing operations from solar, hydro, and landfill gas resources. Click to enlarge.

Solar 231

Solar GM Installation Charging 231

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

The new 800-volt system architecture allows vehicles to accept high-power DC fast-charging. The shuttles will be charged during off-peak overnight hours when demand for electricity is typically lower using 150 kW charging stations located at 28 Travis St. The vehicles can be fully charged in about three hours. in Allston.

Buy 218

Buy Massachusetts Electric Electrical 218

Green Car Congress

JULY 21, 2021

This study incorporates the near-term global warming potential of methane leakage emissions of natural gas and natural gas-derived hydrogen pathways. Natural gas does not offer climate benefits compared to gasoline and diesel, and many biofuel pathways do not, either. Source: The ICCT.

Hydrogen 418

Hydrogen Fuel Batteries Battery 418

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

EVs charging in Vermont are estimated to produce the fewest emissions—oil and gas make up only 1.2% of the electricity sources in the state while cleaner sources such as nuclear, hydro, biomass, wind, and solar make up the rest. Annual well-to-wheel emissions from a typical ev by state, 2015. Source: DOE. Click to enlarge.

Gasoline 313

Gasoline Vermont Alternative Fuels Coal 313

EV Connect

APRIL 27, 2021

green house gas emissions, air pollution, and the associated public health issues. Although, green house gas emissions have decreased by 15% in 2020, now is the time for cities to embrace a cleaner tomorrow and future-proof their city with electric vehicle (EV) charging.

Future 52

Future Charging General Motors Gas-Electric 52

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

The collaboration aims to power EVs in California with clean energy, and generate cleaner air in the state by leveraging the latest biodigester technology to create renewable energy by capturing methane from manure to feed back into the power grid. Ross Buckenham, CEO of CalBio.

North America 170

North America Clean Cleaning BMW 170

Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Major factors driving this growth include declining battery costs leading to more affordable EVs, expanded charging infrastructure, government incentives and standards, and corporate sustainability initiatives. Medium- and heavy-duty trucks, from delivery vans to tractor-trailers, are major fuel consumers and greenhouse gas (GHG) emitters.

Fleet 52

Fleet Industrial Industry Charging 52