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SAE International publishes new J2954 wireless charging standard

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 22, 2020

SAE International has published the first global standard that specifies, in a single document, both the electric vehicle and supply equipment (EVSE) ground-system requirements for wireless charging of electric vehicles (EV). The new standard was more than a decade in the making. of Energy (DoE), the U.S.

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Standards International Charging Grid

SAKOR announces dynamometer line for testing electric motor efficiency to meet international environmental standards

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 15, 2023

As part of the global effort to reduce the use of fossil fuels and greenhouse gas emissions, regulators are developing energy efficiency standards for the billions of small, medium, and large electric motors used around the world.

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SAKOR introduces dynamometer line for testing electric motor efficiency to meet international environmental standards

Green Car Congress

MAY 11, 2021

a leading provider of high-performance dynamometer systems, has developed a series of dynamometer systems for customers required to test and verify the level of efficiency of electric motors in accordance with a variety of national and international standards, including IEC 60034-2-1; IEEE 112B; and Canadian standard C390-93.

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Standards International Motors Motoring

Carbon Recycling International and Johnson Matthey collaborate on sustainable methanol

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Carbon Recycling International (CRI) and Johnson Matthey (JM) have agreed on a long-term exclusive catalyst supply agreement for the use of JM’s KATALCO methanol catalysts in CRI’s Emissions-To-Liquids (ETL) CO 2 -to-methanol plants. Conventional methanol production involves fossil feedstocks such as natural gas or coal.

Carbon

Carbon International Waste Water

Canada government to approve new Electric Vehicle Availability Standard

Teslarati

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The Canadian government plans to approve the new Electric Vehicle Availability Standard, phasing the sale of internal combustion engine (ICE) cars by 2035. The new legislation considers zero-emission cars to include battery-electric, hydrogen, and plug-in electric vehicles.

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Calls for an international 48V electrical standard for vehicles; looming WLTP implementation

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 1, 2014

At the 2 nd International Conference Automotive 48 V Power Supply Systems , held last week in Düsseldorf, Germany, Controlled Power Technologies (CPT), a major sponsor of the event, together with leading car makers and Tier 1 suppliers, argued the need for an internationally agreed 48V electrical standard.

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Neste testing renewable gasoline in Sweden for possible commercialization internationally

Green Car Congress

MAY 22, 2021

The final phase will complete commercial tests of the fuel, thereby enabling significant reductions of greenhouse gas emissions from gasoline and hybrid cars. The EU recently increased its target for the reduction of the greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030.

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Sweden Gasoline Renewable Commercial

GM and EDF announce recommended principles on EPA emissions standards for Model Year 2027 and beyond

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

General Motors and Environmental Defense Fund announced a set of recommendations that seek to accelerate a zero-emissions, all-electric future for passenger vehicles in model year 2027 and beyond. The recommendations were jointly developed by GM and EDF to support the next tier of EPA clean car standards.

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NHTSA to propose new fuel economy standards soon; 8% increase per year for MY 2024-2026

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 6, 2021

The US Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced that it will soon propose robust new fuel economy standards. NHTSA estimates that total benefits from the new proposed standards will exceed program costs by $132 billion.

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Hyliion and Cummins optimizing Cummins ISX12N natural gas engine as generator for Hypertruck ERX powertrain

Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2022

Hyliion and Cummins are partnering to optimize the Cummins natural gas engine as the generator for the Hyliion Hypertruck ERX powertrain ( earlier post ). The Hyliion Hypertruck ERX is an electric range extender semi-truck powertrain solution using onboard power generation to recharge the batteries.

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Tesla Sets the Charge: Universal EV Standards in the Making

The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Photo credit: MikeDotta / Shutterstock.com The electric vehicle (EV) charging sector is experiencing a major shift with the introduction of Tesla's North American Charging Standard (NACS). This initiative is transforming the EV charging experience, aiming to parallel the simplicity of fueling conventional gas and diesel vehicles.

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Standards Universal Charging Tesla

Dodge Might Not Drop Internal Combustion for Next-Gen Charger After All

The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 29, 2023

Though a Dodge spokesperson confirmed that internal combustion would not be a part of the next Charger lineup in a 2022 conversation with Motor1 , a new report from& Mopar Insiders claims that the next-gen car will get the Hurricane inline-six alongside the electric Charger Daytona.

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Dodge International Detroit Ford

Ongoing market rollout for SAE hydrogen fueling standards

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

The event is the most recent example of a concerted effort to educate stakeholders and encourage the implementation of the SAE hydrogen fueling standards. The event is the most recent example of a concerted effort to educate stakeholders and encourage the implementation of the SAE hydrogen fueling standards. Earlier post.)

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Standards Hydrogen Fuel Market

Kawasaki’s liquefied hydrogen carrier departs to pick up first cargo

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 27, 2021

This vessel was developed to provide a means of transporting liquefied hydrogen at 1/800 of its original gas-state volume, cooled to –253°C, safely and in large quantities over long distances by sea. IMO) standards, in early December. The vessel can carry 75 tonnes of liquefied hydrogen in one trip.

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EPA proposes new GHG rules for light-duty vehicles; updating emission standards for heavy-duty trucks

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 6, 2021

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a proposed rulemaking for model year 2023-2026 light-duty vehicle greenhouse gas emissions standards, and outlined its plans to initiate a subsequent rulemaking to set standards for MY 2027 and beyond, to speed the transition of the light-duty vehicle fleet toward a zero emissions future.

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Cummins to introduce 15-liter natural gas engine for North America; basis for hydrogen engine under development

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 14, 2021

will bring to market a 15-liter natural gas engine for heavy-duty trucks. The 15-liter natural gas engine is an important part of Cummins strategy for its path to zero emissions. Cummins Inc. —Srikanth Padmanabhan, President, Engine Business, Cummins. gCO 2 e/MJ.

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Developing standards for EV charging reliability

Charged EVs

MAY 3, 2023

Currently, there is no industry-wide standard to categorize, log, report or analyze charging errors and common causes of failure. The industry badly needs technical standards to enable charging providers to document, diagnose and repair charging problems in a uniform way. Frank Menchaca: Yeah, we do.

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Standards Charging Industrial Industry

VW’s 1.0 TSI in the new up! GTI wins International Engine of the Year 2018 award in its category; Euro 6d-TEMP

Green Car Congress

JUNE 6, 2018

GTI1 has been named International Engine of the Year 2018 in its category. Exhaust gas after-treatment paired with innovative features inside the engine enables the GTI engine to meet the new EU 6AG (Euro 6d-TEMP) emission standard. Volkswagen’s 1.0 TSI in the new up! It also comes with a gasoline particulate filter.

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2018 Engine International Exhaust

Toyota introduces new 2020 Highlander and hybrid at New York International Auto Show; TNGA-K platform

Green Car Congress

APRIL 18, 2019

Toyota introduced the next-generation three-row 2020 Highlander SUV at the New York International Auto Show. liter DOHC four-cylinder engine with two electric motors in a system that’s more compact, and more efficient than before. The bonus is the EV mode, which allows electric-only driving at low speeds for short distances.

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Highlander New York 2020 Toyota

EPA Administrator broadly outlines Trump Administration thinking on fuel economy standards and California

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

In a speech on Tuesday at the National Automobile Dealers Association meeting in Washington, US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler outlined the Trump Administration’s thinking on national fuel economy standards and California. Earlier post.). Those costs are passed on to consumers.

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Fuel Economy Standards California EPA

CARB extends Low Carbon Fuel Standard by 10 years, doubles the intensity reduction target to 20%

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) voted to extend the Low Carbon Fuel Standard ( LCFS ) by ten years to 2030 and to double the program’s carbon intensity reductions target from 10 to 20 percent. The standard currently requires a 10 percent reduction in the carbon intensity of California’s transportation fuels by 2020.

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Carbon Standards Fuel Cleaner

Yuchai ignites 16L hydrogen engine

Green Car Congress

JULY 3, 2022

It applies high-reliability fuel injection system technology, electric-driven closed recirculation technology and advanced exhaust gas recirculation technology to prevent the occurrence of problems such as difficult ignition and unstable combustion in ammonia-fueled internal combustion engines.

Hydrogen

Hydrogen Engine China Carbon

Blue Bird working with Lightning eMotors to offer electric repower option for gasoline- and propane-powered school buses

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 4, 2022

Blue Bird Corporation will offer a factory-certified electric repower program on select gasoline- and propane-powered Blue Bird school buses. The company is collaborating with Lightning eMotors to develop this repower electric vehicle (EV) powertrain system. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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EVs lend international automakers a 2nd probability in Bharat

Baua Electric

JUNE 12, 2023

Bharat’s transition to electrical automobiles is giving automakers whose standard gas vehicles have did not form a mark a 2nd probability. Prime taxes, price-conscious shoppers and tough logistical problems have made it tricky for lots of international carmakers to thrive in certainly one of Asia’s greatest economies.

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International Suzuki Automobile Tax

DOE and partners announce V2X collaboration

Green Car Congress

APRIL 21, 2022

The International Energy Agency (IEA) conservatively estimates that 130 million electric vehicles (EVs) will be on the road globally by 2030. The MOU will also advance cybersecurity as a core component of V2X charging infrastructure. Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Lucid Group, Inc.

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Canada, US and Mexico commit to align light- and heavy-duty fuel efficiency and GHG standards out to 2025 and 2027, respectively

Green Car Congress

JUNE 30, 2016

As part of that effort, the leaders committed to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from light- and heavy-duty vehicles by aligning fuel efficiency and/or GHG emission standards out to 2025 and 2027, respectively. In addition, the SmartWay freight transportation program will be extended to Mexico. 50% clean power target.

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Mexico Canada Standards Light

Westport and Scania preliminary testing shows H? HPDI delivers peak BTE of 51.5% at mid-load

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Westport’s HPDI fuel system technology enables heavy-duty trucks to operate on natural gas with the same power, torque, efficiency, and performance as diesel engines. HPDI fuel system as applied to the Scania 13-Liter CBE1 platform, Scania’s next-generation, best-in-class engine intended for Euro VII on-highway emission standards.

Hydrogen

Hydrogen Exhaust Diesel Engine

Nevada launches “Clean Cars Nevada” effort; adopting California LEV and ZEV

Green Car Congress

JUNE 23, 2020

Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak announced the “ Clean Cars Nevada ” initiative, which will evaluate the adoption of new regulations to provide Nevadans with more choices for low and zero emission electric passenger cars and trucks at dealerships throughout the state beginning in 2024.

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Nevada Clean Cleaning California

Hybrid-electric powertrain for road sweepers; natural gas genset

Green Car Congress

JUNE 6, 2015

Empa, ETH Zürich and the road sweeper manufacturer Bucher Municipal have jointly developed a pioneering hybrid-electric powertrain for road sweepers in a CTI (Switzerland’s Commission for Technology and Innovation) project. The concept is based on a natural gas-driven engine, which provides power to the electric motors.

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Gas-Electric Gas Hybrid Diesel

ICCT report quantifies emissions benefits if 12 states & DC adopt slate of California medium- and heavy-duty vehicle regulations

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) has released a report it commissioned from Sonoma Technology, Inc. Full implementation of the Phase 2 GHG Standard from MY2025 (benefits of Phase 2 trailer rule). Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, and Oregon results reflect net-zero carbon goals for electricity generation.

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District of Columbia California DC Emissions

Study finds GHG emissions from corn ethanol now 46% lower than gasoline

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 27, 2021

A new study by a team from Environmental Health & Engineering (EH&E) has found that greenhouse gas emissions from corn ethanol are 46% lower than those from gasoline—a decrease in emissions from the estimated 39% done by previous modeling. EH&E) and Adjunct Professor of Environmental Health at Harvard’s T.H. gCO 2 e/MJ (range of 37.6

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Skeleton, Martinrea Effenco to collaborate on fast-charging batteries in refuse collection vehicles

Green Car Congress

MAY 8, 2023

Effenco’s Hybrid Electric solution eliminates the need to run engines when trucks are stationary. Effenco’s Hybrid Electric system. The first SuperBattery cells come in the supercapacitor industry standard D60 large cell form factor. It can be adapted to new heavy-duty vocational trucks as well as existing fleets.

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Li-ion New York City Battery Batteries

Ford opens E-Transit Registration site for commercial customers; new pricing

Green Car Congress

MAY 4, 2021

Along with the registration site, the E-Transit electric vans have updated pricing, with a targeted starting MSRP of $43,295 for the cutaway—lower than originally announced—to $52,690 for the high-roof extended-wheelbase cargo van. And E-Transit can further help save on operating costs compared to gas-only vans.

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Commercial Ford Price North America

BASF introduces new heat-stabilized Ultramid; heat resistance up to 190 °C in demanding environments

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Whether in the internal combustion engine or in the hybrid or electric vehicle, reliable and technically flawless materials are indispensable in a demanding environment. The polyamide, reinforced with 30% glass fibers, also features excellent thermal aging performance, as well as vibration and hot gas welding properties.

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Environment Gas-Electric International Electric Vehicles

Wärtsilä in US customer collaboration to test hydrogen blended fuel as a step towards decarbonized power plant operations

Green Car Congress

MAY 31, 2022

The technology group Wärtsilä, and its collaborators WEC Energy Group, (WEC), the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) and Burns & McDonnell (B&McD), have been contracted to carry out hydrogen fuel testing at the A.J. hydrogen mixed with natural gas, thus demonstrating the capability of the plant to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. .%

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Hydrogen Power Powered Fuel

Rocsys to supply autonomous CCS charging solutions to SSA Marine for electric yard tractors at Port of Oakland

Green Car Congress

MARCH 8, 2022

Rocsys , the first company offering autonomous charging solutions that automate industry-standard CCS connectors, has signed an order of agreement with SSA Marine, the world’s largest independent, privately-held marine terminal operator, to supply ROC-1 autonomous charging systems.

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Oakland Mariner Long Beach Supplies

IIASA study proposes solid air hydrogen liquefaction as efficient addition to hydrogen liquefaction supply chain

Green Car Congress

APRIL 30, 2023

A new approach developed by researchers from the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) in Austria and international colleagues proposes using solid air (nitrogen or oxygen) as a medium for recycling cooling energy across the hydrogen liquefaction supply chain. The hydrogen is liquefied where electricity is cheap.

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Hydrogen Supplies Climate Change Economy

Ford Mustang Mach-E passes Michigan State Police standards, fleet inclusion to be determined

Teslarati

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

The Ford Mustang Mach-E all-electric vehicle became the first EV to pass the rigorous testing standards set by the Michigan State Police to have a vehicle be considered for inclusion in its fleet. Electric police cruisers are becoming a more popular option for police departments across the world. 18 and 20.

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Michigan Ford Standards Fleet

Kia EV6 achieves product carbon footprint certification from the Carbon Trust

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 12, 2021

Total greenhouse gas emissions for the EV6 were measured using the PAS2050 Standards as part of the Carbon Trust’s product assessment. Kia's Plan S strategy puts electrification at the forefront of the company's future and sets the foundations for a full product lineup featuring 11 new battery electric vehicles by 2026.

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Carbon Kia Production Climate Change

UGI and Vertimass in 15-year agreement to produce renewable fuels in the US and Europe; $500M investment; propane and SAF

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 6, 2022

Other benefits include the ability to lower plant water usage, reduce overall energy consumption, and drop GHG emissions to levels required for the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Advanced Biofuel category. UGI Corporation is a distributor and marketer of energy products and services.

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Renewable West Virginia Europe Pennsylvania

Volkswagen Group talks EV charging standards, electrification strategy

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 21, 2013

Topics included the upcoming introduction of the blue e-motion Golf electric vehicle, sometimes called the e-Golf, near the end of 2013 (early 2014 for the US market), as well as Volkswagen’s goal of achieving 3% of its global sales through plug-in vehicles by 2018. Which charging standard will prevail? “DC

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Standards Charging Eaton DC

Aemetis finalizes $7B of supply contracts for 100% of Riverbank Plant Production of SAF and RD for up to 10 years

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

The blended SAF is 40% neat sustainable aviation fuel and 60% petroleum jet fuel to meet international blended sustainable aviation fuel standards. The facility is designed to use renewable hydrogen and zero carbon intensity hydroelectric electricity to hydrotreat sustainable renewable oils to produce SAF and RD.

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ADB leads $135M climate financing package for VinFast e-bus fleet and EV charging network in Vietnam

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 25, 2022

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) mobilized a $135-million climate financing package for VinFast Trading and Production Joint Stock Company (VinFast) for manufacturing Vietnam’s first fully-electric public transport bus fleet and first national electric vehicle (EV) charging network.

Vietnam

Vietnam Financing Climate Fleet

Toyota boosts 2023 Corolla Hybrid; starting MSRP $1,250 lower than 2022 Corolla Hybrid

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Next-generation Toyota Audio Multimedia equips all 2023 Corolla Hybrid models with an 8-inch high-resolution touch screen and added capabilities, including standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility. The sporty SE gains new standard Smart Key, enhanced Sport driving mode tuning and red interior accents replacing blue.

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Hybrid Toyota Fuel Economy Economy

SAE International publishes new J2954 wireless charging standard

SAKOR announces dynamometer line for testing electric motor efficiency to meet international environmental standards

SAKOR introduces dynamometer line for testing electric motor efficiency to meet international environmental standards

Carbon Recycling International and Johnson Matthey collaborate on sustainable methanol

Canada government to approve new Electric Vehicle Availability Standard

Calls for an international 48V electrical standard for vehicles; looming WLTP implementation

Neste testing renewable gasoline in Sweden for possible commercialization internationally

GM and EDF announce recommended principles on EPA emissions standards for Model Year 2027 and beyond

NHTSA to propose new fuel economy standards soon; 8% increase per year for MY 2024-2026

Hyliion and Cummins optimizing Cummins ISX12N natural gas engine as generator for Hypertruck ERX powertrain

Tesla Sets the Charge: Universal EV Standards in the Making

Dodge Might Not Drop Internal Combustion for Next-Gen Charger After All

Ongoing market rollout for SAE hydrogen fueling standards

Kawasaki’s liquefied hydrogen carrier departs to pick up first cargo

EPA proposes new GHG rules for light-duty vehicles; updating emission standards for heavy-duty trucks

Cummins to introduce 15-liter natural gas engine for North America; basis for hydrogen engine under development

Developing standards for EV charging reliability

VW’s 1.0 TSI in the new up! GTI wins International Engine of the Year 2018 award in its category; Euro 6d-TEMP

Toyota introduces new 2020 Highlander and hybrid at New York International Auto Show; TNGA-K platform

EPA Administrator broadly outlines Trump Administration thinking on fuel economy standards and California

CARB extends Low Carbon Fuel Standard by 10 years, doubles the intensity reduction target to 20%

Yuchai ignites 16L hydrogen engine

Blue Bird working with Lightning eMotors to offer electric repower option for gasoline- and propane-powered school buses

EVs lend international automakers a 2nd probability in Bharat

DOE and partners announce V2X collaboration

Canada, US and Mexico commit to align light- and heavy-duty fuel efficiency and GHG standards out to 2025 and 2027, respectively

Westport and Scania preliminary testing shows H? HPDI delivers peak BTE of 51.5% at mid-load

Nevada launches “Clean Cars Nevada” effort; adopting California LEV and ZEV

Hybrid-electric powertrain for road sweepers; natural gas genset

ICCT report quantifies emissions benefits if 12 states & DC adopt slate of California medium- and heavy-duty vehicle regulations

Study finds GHG emissions from corn ethanol now 46% lower than gasoline

Skeleton, Martinrea Effenco to collaborate on fast-charging batteries in refuse collection vehicles

Ford opens E-Transit Registration site for commercial customers; new pricing

BASF introduces new heat-stabilized Ultramid; heat resistance up to 190 °C in demanding environments

Wärtsilä in US customer collaboration to test hydrogen blended fuel as a step towards decarbonized power plant operations

Rocsys to supply autonomous CCS charging solutions to SSA Marine for electric yard tractors at Port of Oakland

IIASA study proposes solid air hydrogen liquefaction as efficient addition to hydrogen liquefaction supply chain

Ford Mustang Mach-E passes Michigan State Police standards, fleet inclusion to be determined

Kia EV6 achieves product carbon footprint certification from the Carbon Trust

UGI and Vertimass in 15-year agreement to produce renewable fuels in the US and Europe; $500M investment; propane and SAF

Volkswagen Group talks EV charging standards, electrification strategy

Aemetis finalizes $7B of supply contracts for 100% of Riverbank Plant Production of SAF and RD for up to 10 years

ADB leads $135M climate financing package for VinFast e-bus fleet and EV charging network in Vietnam

Toyota boosts 2023 Corolla Hybrid; starting MSRP $1,250 lower than 2022 Corolla Hybrid

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