Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 26, 2009

Total cost of those five measures is estimated to be $3.9 BNSF has been operating four liquefied natural gas yard locomotives in downtown Los Angeles since the mid-1990s. Both pollutants are particularly harmful to children, the elderly and those who have preexisting health problems.

Diesel 170

Diesel California Emissions 2007 170

Green Car Congress

JUNE 28, 2013

Auxiliary power to docked ships, usually provided by on-board diesel engines, is a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution, accounting for one-third to one-half of the in-port emissions attributed to ocean-going vessels. Los Angeles, Calif.; Oakland, Calif.; Portland, Ore.; Tacoma, Wash.;

Fuel 191

Fuel Hawaii Hydrogen Honolulu 191

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 29, 2009

February also saw the publication of a Los Angeles Times interview with US Secretary of Energy Steven Chu ( earlier post ), in which he voiced concern that the effects of climate change could decimate California’s agriculture as well as its urban water supplies.

Climate 236

Climate Climate Change 2009 Emissions 236

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Several dozen prototypes on 15-passenger van since 2004; now in second generation development; no production plans. Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle technologies are not yet competitive due primarily to the high cost of advanced batteries. Daimler/Mercedes Took over Daimler/Chrysler Sprinter PHEV program. People wont buy a full car.

Plug-in 45

Plug-in Plug Hybrid PHEV 45