Green Car Congress

MAY 11, 2022

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has released the draft 2022 Climate Change Scoping Plan —the third update to the state’s initial 2008 Scoping Plan. 10% of aviation fuel demand is met by electricity (batteries) or hydrogen (fuel cells) in 2045. Phase out oil and gas extraction operations by 2045.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

A number of automakers have had to reduce their fuel economy ratings for certain models over the past several years; the new detailed guidelines for EPA are designed to prevent these sort of changes.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 9, 2011

However, with the rise in energy prices that began in 2008 and concerns over energy security, there is renewed interest in the conversion technology, the report notes. Researchers also examined whether CTL-conversion plants would use carbon capture and storage technology, which would lower greenhouse gas emissions but create an added cost.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 2, 2023

The new propulsion concept features a main electric motor that powers a large wheel rotating at a moderate 30-80 rounds per minute. This can deliver significant savings in fuel consumption and help to avoid emissions. The new concept is the latest addition to ABB’s portfolio comprising electric, automated and digital technologies.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 11, 2009

AT&T plans to invest up to $565 million as part of a long-term strategy to deploy more than 15,000 alternative-fuel vehicles over the next 10 years. CNG vehicles are expected to emit approximately 25% less greenhouse gas emissions than those traditionally powered by gasoline. Randall Stephenson, chairman and CEO of AT&T.

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Alternative Fuels Fleet Fuel Vehicles 150

Plugs and Cars

SEPTEMBER 25, 2008

The good news about electricity as a transportation fuel for cars is finally breaking through to the mainstream. Other automakers are watching closely, with announcements heralding their own electric intentions. Hydrogen and fuel cells remain decades from meaningful deployment, even their supporters concede.

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Al Gore Gore Gas-Electric Gas 100