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CARB approves 2022 Scoping Plan; aggressive targets for reductions in petroleum use, air pollution and greeenhouse gas emissions

Green Car Congress

Vehicles must transition to zero emission technology to decarbonize the transportation sector. Fuels: the energy source used to power vehicles and the facilities that produce them. Vehicle miles traveled (VMT): vehicle travel, which is a product of development patterns and available transportation options.

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NAIT partnering with Oberon, Mack and Westcan to advance use of DME fuel in long-haul trucks

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DME’s easy handling properties make fueling and infrastructure relatively simple and inexpensive. ISO 16861 specifies a maximum limit of 0.050 mass % methanol and 0.030 mass % water in DME used for fuel. ( Oberon units have the capacity to produce 10,000 gallons of DME per day to service regional fuel markets. Earlier post.).

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Air Products announces multi-billion dollar net-zero blue hydrogen energy complex in Edmonton, Alberta

Green Car Congress

This development is consistent with Air Products’ growth strategy of executing global megaprojects that enable a transition to a cleaner, more sustainable energy future. Hydrogen-fueled electricity will offset the remaining five percent of emissions. blue hydrogen). The company’s technologies are used in over 1.5

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Hydrogen Opposed Piston Engine Working Group formed

Green Car Congress

An opposed piston engine with hydrogen combustion could well provide the best-known thermal efficiency from a reciprocating engine, with the potential to match the in-vehicle efficiency of a hydrogen fuel cell. If so, it is a valuable potential option for long haul transit in our quest for sustainable transportation.

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top 10 ev motor controller manufacturers in india

Baua Electric

Product Focus: KPIT offers motor controllers and power electronics solutions for electric and hybrid vehicles, contributing to the development of sustainable transportation. They have a focus on electric and autonomous vehicle technologies. Trontek Electronics Pvt.

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New Study Shows Fleet Purchases of More Efficient, Lower-Carbon Vehicles Can Spur Major Decreases in Emissions and Fuel Consumption

Green Car Congress

Using AT&T’s vehicle replacement program (a 10-year program to buy or convert 15,000 of its vehicles to cleaner technology, earlier post ) as a case study, CAR estimated the impact of buying or converting 15,000 vehicles to cleaner technology over a 10-year period. Tags: Fleets Fuel Efficiency Hybrids. million vehicles.

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Renewable Energy & EV Charging – Perfect Synergy

Driivz

As the world continues to face climate change challenges, it is becoming increasingly critical that we transition to more sustainable energy sources. Renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, is a more environmentally friendly and cleaner alternative to traditional fossil fuels.