article thumbnail

Germany awarding €600M to transport companies for zero- and low-emission buses

Green Car Congress

Germany is awarding some €600 million to transport companies for the purchase of climate friendly buses. Around 1,700 buses will be procured by the transport companies with this tranche of funding from the new “Directive on the Promotion of Alternative Drives of Buses in Passenger Transport”. Stadtwerke München GmbH: 71 battery buses.

article thumbnail

Porsche releases a ‘sporty’ electric motorbike, but there’s a catch

Electrek

When it comes to motorbikes, there’s simply no comparison. The instantaneous torque and immediate power delivery makes for a more thrilling ride, while the lack of exhaust noise or smell (as well as significantly reduced maintenance and ownership costs) make their use more enjoyable.

Porsche 116
article thumbnail

Responsible Battery Coalition and U Michigan launch study to compare electric and gas vehicle lifetime costs

Green Car Congress

Our research partnership with RBC will enable us to conduct a more in-depth analysis of EV costs in comparison with internal combustion engine vehicles by considering vehicle type, user behavior, and where the vehicle is purchased and operated. The second phase will run from January through 31 December 2023.

Michigan 199
article thumbnail

Irizar manufactures LNG long-distance coach with range of more than 1000km

Green Car Congress

It is a versatile coach that is suited for cities, commuter lines, school or company transport and occasional use. The maintenance cost remains similar to a conventional diesel vehicle. In comparison with CNG (compressed natural gas), LNG takes up less space (600 times less), it has an energy density 1.4

article thumbnail

Consumer Reports Lists Least/Most Expensive Car Brands to Maintain

The Truth About Cars

With the average vehicle now older than ever before and fewer people capable of spending the kind of money required to purchase a brand-new automobile, maintenance has become even more relevant. A dud from a company offering below-average maintenance costs may very well outpace the typical vehicle from a brand that’s known for pricey upkeep.

article thumbnail

Baker Institute report: China has positioned itself as a gatekeeper to the energy transition; nickel case study

Green Car Congress

While Russia holds significant leverage in influencing oil and gas prices, it pales in comparison to China’s position in several strategic industries critical to the energy transition, says report author Michelle Michot Foss, fellow in energy and materials at the Baker Institute. —Baker Institute report Need Nickel?

China 416
article thumbnail

Tesla partners with EV charging reliability platform for Destination network

Teslarati

to survey the status of various chargers in the company’s Destination Charger Network. The company offers on-demand repairs and maintenance support from local workforces, which can come and service a malfunctioning EV charger in Tesla’s Destination Charger Network. Ford Motor Company announced it will invest $3.7