2008 and Sustainable Transportation

Honda to begin US production of plug-in fuel cell electric vehicle based on CR-V in 2024

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DECEMBER 1, 2022

As we accelerate our plan to produce Honda battery EVs in the United States, we also will begin low volume production of fuel cell electric vehicles there to further explore their great potential as part of a sustainable transportation future. —Gary Robinson, vice president of Auto Planning & Strategy for American Honda Motor Co.

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Honda Plug-in Electric Vehicles Acura

ITS-Davis study finds social influence a key element in transitioning to more sustainable transportation such as PHEVs

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MAY 30, 2011

Research from the Institute of Transportation Studies, University of California at Davis (ITS-Davis) suggests it will take more than a reasonable price and good information to get consumers to make more sustainable transportation choices, such as the purchase of a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV).

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Davis Sustainable Transportation PHEV Transportation

TE calculates EU transport emissions up 34% since 1990, including international shipping and aviation

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NOVEMBER 9, 2010

To complement the 2008 data, the European sustainable transportation NGO Transport & Environment (T&E) wrote a short report which includes shipping and aviation figures and aims at clarifying the actual contribution of the transport sector to the EU’s CO2 emissions. In 2008, those levels were 7.0%

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International Transportation Emissions 2008

SAE International publishes revised SAE J2880 standard for recommended Green Racing protocols

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OCTOBER 17, 2014

SAE J2880 aligns motorsports with evolving transportation demands, to promote and improve energy efficiency and diversity, and demonstrate environmental responsibility while supporting motorsport that is entertaining, exciting, cost effective and safe. Emission Reduction.

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California ARB adopts 3-year research plan; net negative CO2; racial equity

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MARCH 26, 2021

Transportation trends. CARB’s Research Program supports the implementation of the Sustainable Communities and Climate Protection Act of 2008 (SB 375)—a key component for California’s meeting its 2050 climate goal. Research includes the use of big data and emerging transportation technologies and travel patterns.

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California CO2 Climate Transportation

Endesa develops prototype charger enabling electric vehicle to return power to the grid; hoping for deployment by 2020

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FEBRUARY 10, 2012

The development of a sustainable transport policy is a cornerstone of Endesa’s 2008-2012 Strategic Sustainability Plan. In addition to selling vehicle power to the electricity market, users will be able to use the electricity from their vehicles to power their homes.

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Grid 2020 Electric Vehicles i-MiEV

Nissan and Endesa to Develop CHAdeMO Quick Charging Network in Spain

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

Endesa has pledged to develop a sustainable transport policy based on the EV as a key element in combating climate change, a cornerstone of its Sustainability Strategic Plan 2008-2012.

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Spain Nissan Charging Climate Change

Honda Plans to Launch Hydrogen Vehicle Using FCEV Technology

Electric Vehicles India

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

We introduced the FCX Clarity sedan in 2008. Furthermore, Honda commits to using its expertise and resources to build a cleaner, greener future by utilizing FCEVs could be an essential part of a sustainable transportation future. We want to introduce a brand-new FCEV based on the CR-V 5-seater SUV the following year, in 2024.”

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Honda Hydrogen Vehicles Isuzu

The Budget 2009 - working towards sustainable transport

Green Cars News

APRIL 30, 2009

The Budget confirmed and built on the Chancellor’s measures in Budget 2008 and the Pre-Budget report by: Confirming the new rules on capital allowances linked to CO2 emissions. Confirming and extending the overhaul of Vehicle Excise Duty Rates. Increasing company car benefit in kind tax in the future for all but the lowest carbon cars.

Sustainable Transportation

Sustainable Transportation 2009 Transportation Tax

Feature: Wind-Powered Cars: Are They Possible?

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 3, 2021

At the moment, the most viable mode of sustainable transportation is an electric vehicle (EV). One example is the Ventmobile , built by University of Stuttgart students in 2008. Is Air Power Blowing Over the Horizon? However, some automakers are exploring different forms of green energy—specifically, wind.

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Wind Power Powered Cars

Organizations Call on US Congress to Restore Federal Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Research Budget to FY 2009 Levels

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JUNE 9, 2009

In a letter to the House and Senate Energy & Water Appropriations Subcommittee leadership, the organizations wrote: Attaining our national goal of sustainable transportation will require a diverse portfolio of advanced vehicles. Earlier post.). Fuel cell vehicles should be part of our portfolio.

2009

2009 Congress Hydrogen Fuel

EC Releases Communication on European Strategy for Clean and Energy-efficient Vehicles; Special Focus on EVs

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MAY 9, 2010

This doubling of the global car fleet calls for a step change in technology to ensure sustainable mobility in the long term in view of the goal of decarbonizing transport. The global trend towards sustainable transport shows that the European automotive industry can only remain competitive by leading in green technologies.

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Clean Cleaning Energy Vehicles

The Long View from SAE 2009 World Congress

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APRIL 29, 2009

Robert Cervero, Professor in the Department of City and Regional Planning at the University of California Berkeley, shares Dr. Heywood’s view that it will take more than vehicle technology to develop sustainable transportation and believes urban planning needs to play a significant role. LFEE 2008-05 RP, July 2008.

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Washington governor proposes slate of measures to curb GHG emissions & transition state to cleaner energy; cap-and-trade and EV incentives

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DECEMBER 17, 2014

Washington Governor Jay Inslee announced a set of proposals to transition Washington to cleaner sources of energy and to meet greenhouse gas (GHG) emission limits adopted by the state Legislature in 2008. Sustainable transportation planning. The proposals build on a comprehensive executive order issued by the governor in April.

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Washington Cleaner Emissions Energy

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Honda to begin US production of plug-in fuel cell electric vehicle based on CR-V in 2024

ITS-Davis study finds social influence a key element in transitioning to more sustainable transportation such as PHEVs

TE calculates EU transport emissions up 34% since 1990, including international shipping and aviation

SAE International publishes revised SAE J2880 standard for recommended Green Racing protocols

California ARB adopts 3-year research plan; net negative CO2; racial equity

Endesa develops prototype charger enabling electric vehicle to return power to the grid; hoping for deployment by 2020

Nissan and Endesa to Develop CHAdeMO Quick Charging Network in Spain

Honda Plans to Launch Hydrogen Vehicle Using FCEV Technology

The Budget 2009 - working towards sustainable transport

Feature: Wind-Powered Cars: Are They Possible?

Organizations Call on US Congress to Restore Federal Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Research Budget to FY 2009 Levels

EC Releases Communication on European Strategy for Clean and Energy-efficient Vehicles; Special Focus on EVs

The Long View from SAE 2009 World Congress

Washington governor proposes slate of measures to curb GHG emissions & transition state to cleaner energy; cap-and-trade and EV incentives

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