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CleanTechnica EVs
JUNE 21, 2022
While on vacation, I've left my EV behind and am driving a gas-powered car. It's so different -- and so complicated in comparison to my all-electric drive.
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CleanTechnica EVs
JUNE 21, 2022
While on vacation, I've left my EV behind and am driving a gas-powered car. It's so different -- and so complicated in comparison to my all-electric drive.
Green Car Congress
MAY 4, 2022
LH2 Europe will use the abundant renewable electricity in Scotland to produce green hydrogen and market it at a competitive price with diesel. This tanker design is a key step in providing the infrastructure to make that clean energy future a reality. The vessel itself will have zero greenhouse gas emissions during operations.
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 31, 2020
An analysis of near-term spending plans on renewables by the biggest oil and gas companies shows that real investments in renewable energy will continue to pale in comparison to capex plans for greenfield fossil fuel projects. Good case in point: Italian multinational oil and gas giant Eni S.p.A. 2 Total SA.
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 8, 2017
The American Lung Association has been named the 2017 Clean Fuels Champion by Chicago Area Clean Cities (CACC), a nonprofit coalition dedicated to promoting clean-energy and clean-air solutions for transportation in the Chicago area impacting nearly 9 million people. —Harold P.
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 31, 2013
The staff of the California Air Resources Board (ARB) has posted for public comment three new Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) pathway applications for landfill gas to compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG). Clean Energy. Clean Energy has applied for three landfill-gas-to-biomethane fuel pathways.
Plug in America
OCTOBER 3, 2023
Improving vehicle technology and electric vehicles saves consumers money through reduced maintenance and fuel costs and improves air quality and public health. See our table below for a side-by-side comparison. Clean cars can improve air quality and public health Transportation is the largest source of carbon pollution in the U.S.
CleanTechnica EVs
JULY 24, 2021
Only full battery electric vehicles and hydrogen fuel-cell EVs have the potential to be very low-GHG pathways.
Green Car Congress
MARCH 22, 2023
On this basis, and of Pareto efficiency, Emissions Analytics argues, until battery-electric vehicles can reach certain performance characteristics, government and industry support should switch immediately from EVs to full hybrids to create maximum welfare. The test cycle was made up of five repeats of the EQUA cycle, totalling 741 km.
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 20, 2021
The first major project, the Mississippi Clean Hydrogen Hub, is under active development and has multiple sites permitted for hydrogen storage. The planned scale of the Mississippi Clean Hydrogen Hub is up to 10 times larger than any other green hydrogen project under consideration in the US and would be one of the largest in the world.
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 7, 2022
Electra has raised $85 million to produce Low-Temperature Iron (LTI) from commercial and low-grade ores using zero-carbon intermittent electricity. By comparison, 69% of steel today is made at approximately 1,600 degrees Celsius (2,912 degrees Fahrenheit) using coal, emitting about two tons of carbon dioxide for every ton of steel produced.
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 19, 2022
For clean combustion of hydrogen, the turbochargers have to, on the one hand, provide around twice as much air mass as they do in gasoline engines. On the other hand, however, the lower exhaust gas temperatures result in a lack of energy for their propulsion on the exhaust side. Comparison of turbocharging systems.
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
With the next-generation fuel cell system being co-developed with General Motors (GM), Honda will aim to more than double the durability and reduce the cost to one-third, in comparison to the fuel cell system installed in the 2019 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell. in California. Construction machinery.
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 11, 2020
The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) is now operating the largest fleet of electric buses in North America. The milestone comes as the TTC’s third new electric bus model is now road ready and starting to go into service. In November 2017, the TTC Board approved procurement of 30 all-electric vehicles. New Flyer Industries Inc.
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 5, 2018
All large-scale energy systems have environmental impacts, and the ability to compare the impacts of renewable energy sources is an important step in planning a future without coal or gas power. Wind turbines generate electricity but also alter the atmospheric flow, explained first author Lee Miller. degrees Celsius. 2018.09.009.
Teslarati
DECEMBER 25, 2022
of new cars sold in Canada were electric. In comparison, EVs comprised 19% of new car sales in the UK. As noted in a report from The Toronto Star , government action and electric vehicle policies have had a notable effect on the sales of EVs across Canada’s provinces. In 2021, only 5.6%
Teslarati
NOVEMBER 14, 2022
The top-selling electric vehicle was awarded five stars with a Weighted Overall Index of 9.8 out of 10 by Green NCAP, which promotes the development of clean vehicles that are energy efficient and cause as little harm to the environment as possible. “By comparison, the average ICE vehicle tested in 2022 received 4.2/10,
Baua Electric
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
Induction stoves are a great, safe way to save on electricity costs and can heat much quicker, safer, and more accurately than natural gas or propane stoves. Because of this, they are more efficient than typical electric resistance stoves and also safer because the surface of the oven doesn’t get very hot. LCD interface.
Green Car Congress
JUNE 10, 2011
World primary energy demand by fuel in the IEA high gas scenario. Separately, the International Energy Agency (IEA) released its own report exploring the potential for a “golden age” of gas. Both reports also emphasized that although natural gas is the lowest carbon fossil fuel, it is still a fossil fuel. Source: IEA.
Clean Fleet Report
FEBRUARY 4, 2023
Questions & Answers from our Friends at EarthTalk® Dear EarthTalk : Since when is the transition to electric vehicles an “environmental justice” issue? Balducci, Troy, NY The poorest members of our society are likely to benefit the least from a widespread transition to electric vehicles (EVs) for a few reasons. Forth Mobility.
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 2, 2018
Alkaline fuel cells (AFCs) that are assembled with alkaline anion exchange membranes (AAEMs) have several significant advantages in comparison to state-of-the-art proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs). (1) 2) Oxidation of direct alcohol fuels (e.g., methanol and ethanol) is also significantly faster in AFCs. (3) Wei You, Kristina M.
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 12, 2013
In regions where the share of coal-based electricity is relatively low, EVs can achieve substantial GHG reduction, the team reports in a paper in the ACS journal Environmental Science & Technology. China recently launched several EV demonstration programs (e.g., Earlier post.]
Green Car Congress
APRIL 23, 2019
decrease from the $472 million raised in Q1 2018, according to a new report from Mercom Capital Group, llc, a global clean energy communications and consulting firm. In a year-over-year (YoY) comparison, $299 million was raised in 12 deals in Q1 2018. In a YoY comparison, $1.3 In a YoY comparison, $1.25 Smart Grid.
Green Car Reports
JUNE 3, 2014
Today on Green Car Reports: Our recap of plug-in electric car sales for May, a quick drive in the 2014 MINI Cooper Hardtop, and a comparison of luxury electric cars from BMW and Mercedes-Benz. More data confirms that electric-car drivers really love their cars. Natural gas could clean up long-haul.'
Green Car Congress
JUNE 29, 2015
All engines comply with the Euro 6 emission limits, so that the TDI has been labeled a clean diesel. With the mixed-flow turbine wheel, the moment of inertia is low, the electrically operated wastegate works extremely precisely and intercooler integrated into the intake manifold results in short distances for the gas mixture to travel.
EV Match
DECEMBER 22, 2020
So if you’re finding yourself persuaded to buy a car this holiday season, let it be electric. Here are three reasons why your next car should be an electric vehicle (EV). Car and Driver ‘s comparison did factor in the $7,500 federal tax credit, but it didn’t consider state, utility, and local credits and incentives.
Electric Auto Association
SEPTEMBER 3, 2022
has been experiencing severe inflation and high gas prices. EV’s may be the answer Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming increasingly popular as gas prices continue to rise. A “Consumer Reports” study stated that EV owners spent approximately 60 percent less on fuel each year than gas vehicle owners. gal would be $12,785.
Green Car Congress
MARCH 22, 2014
liter TDI Clean Diesel engines fitted in Audi and Volkswagen TDI Clean Diesel models, and as such, is a strategically important engine. Comparison of the new charge air intercooling system (right) with its predecessor (left). The EA288 2.0-liter Click to enlarge. The Volkswagen Group’s new 2.0-liter Earlier post.) liter diesel.
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 3, 2014
Our test shows that as well as electric driving on renewable electricity, there are other concepts that permit long-distance, low-emission driving. Fuel specifications are not publicly available yet, nor are emissions results and comparisons. —Reiner Mangold, Head of Sustainable Product Development at Audi.
Clean Fleet Report
JULY 9, 2022
A study conducted by a team at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) compared the lifetime costs of owning a gas-powered vehicle versus that of owning an eco-friendly vehicle. The motors that electric vehicles use have fewer moving parts than their gasoline-powered counterparts and don’t require oil changes.
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 22, 2017
However, although the state has made considerable progress decoupling economic growth from greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, the rate of emissions decline appears to be slowing, due in part to a spike in transportation emissions attributed to an increase from light-duty vehicles. California’s electric-power sector was responsible for 19.1%
Baua Electric
APRIL 5, 2024
A new BYD and Mercedes-Benz co-branded luxury electric vehicle will roll out before the end of the year. Mercedes saw it as an opportunity as China’s auto market began shifting to electric options. In comparison, the Tesla Model Y starts at $36,482 (263,900 yuan) in China. The brand also offers two SUVs, the N8 and N7.
Plug In India
NOVEMBER 4, 2021
By PluginIndia In this article and video, we show the real truth on how Petrol and Diesel vehicles cause far more air pollution compared to electric vehicles. Pumpjacks don’t run by themselves, in most cases they use electricity. It takes on average 9,960 kilowatt hours of electricity every month to drive one pumpjack.
Clean Fleet Report
JUNE 29, 2022
Gas prices, groceries, utility companies… sometimes it feels like life just became much more expensive overnight. Most EV drivers know that during these times of economic crisis, EV running costs are considerably less than those with gas-guzzling internal combustion engines. But amongst all the doom and gloom, there’s some good news.
Clean Fleet Report
MAY 2, 2024
The Fastest Acura SUV Ever Built The all-new 2024 ZDX is the first electric Acura and, as Quincy Tam, Acura product planner, says, it is “for their customers that are ready to take that next step into electrification.” Power and Range There are three ZDX configurations, each with their own all-electric driving range (AER.)
Clean Fleet Report
MARCH 15, 2024
Clean Fleet Report spent a week exploring Southern California in a front-wheel drive XT4 Premium Luxury. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. In comparison, most flat screen televisions are 4K.
Clean Fleet Report
NOVEMBER 12, 2021
You may be wondering if electric and hybrid cars are cheap to insure. Electric cars are on the leading edge of the green vehicle spectrum. Electric cars can cut your insurance. Electric Cars. We’ll start with the greenest car available, the electric vehicle (EV). Green Vehicles. Hybrid Cars. Car Repair.
Clean Fleet Report
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
stand when it comes to the transition to electric vehicles. This story is the 2,000 th one posted on Clean Fleet Report (as a point of reference we hit story #1,000 on Feb. Here we are today, at that crossroads of “old” internal combustion engine technology and insurgent electric propulsion. But a little context. The Two Paths.
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 23, 2013
Audi of America introduced four new TDI clean diesel models for the US market this year—the Audi A8, A7, A6, Q5—along with an updated Q7 TDI, all equipped with a second-generation 3.0L ” One of our primary goals and objectives is to level the playing field for clean diesel vehicles. Audi''s Gen 2 3.0L Earlier post.)
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 19, 2015
per kilogram of hydrogen at German natural gas prices—without taking the market value of the solid black carbon byproduct of the process into consideration. The compared hydrogen production technologies were steam methane reforming (SMR) and water electrolysis coupled with renewable electricity. —Professor Carlo Rubbia.
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 2, 2017
The Federal and state governments also expect the manufacturers to use self-financed competitive measures to provide incentives for the change of pre-Euro-5 diesel vehicles to vehicles with the latest exhaust gas aftertreatment or electric vehicles. A main focus will be on electric buses. Rail transport.
EV Connect
OCTOBER 9, 2023
Industry experts predict that electric vehicles (EV) will account for 40% of car sales by 2030. Yet for all the optimism around the electric vehicle adoption rate, certain human, structural and environmental factors still dictate the pace. Of the 289 million cars registered on US roads, barely 2 million are electric.
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 13, 2013
International leaders took note and formed the Climate and Clean Air Coalition to Reduce Short-Lived Climate Pollutants in 2012. Methane, the main component of natural gas, is released from leaking pipelines, coal mines, oil wells, cattle, rice paddies and landfills. degrees Celsius by 2050—substantially less than the 0.5-degree
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 9, 2009
Testing of the Alpha Fuel Cell System will involve Linc Energy using a simple membrane gas separation process upon the UCG gas to ensure a satisfactory hydrogen mix feed gas is available for the Alpha System Fuel Cell. Linc Energy anticipates commencing testing of the system at Chinchilla by mid April 2010.
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 2, 2015
The selected projects focus on advancing the development of a suite of post-combustion CO 2 capture and supersonic compression systems for new and existing coal-based electric generating plants, specifically: (1) supersonic compression systems; (2) small pilot-scale (from 0.5 FuelCell Energy Inc. Click to enlarge. Supersonic CO 2 compression.
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