article thumbnail

JRC: 76.5% of world’s population in urban areas as of 2015

Green Car Congress

The focus of the Atlas of the Human Planet 2019 is on key urbanization and human settlements figures and commented global analysis over 40 years’ time (1975 – 2015). In 2015, 76.5% Urban centers have almost doubled in number (from more than 6,900 in 1975 to more than 13,100 in 2015) and their population size has also grown.

2015 243
article thumbnail

Audi and AT&T to offer 4G LTE connectivity starting with 2015 Audi A3 Sedans

Green Car Congress

Audi of America unveiled a new partnership with AT&T offering US Audi drivers in-vehicle 4G LTE data connection with the introduction of the 2015 A3 family. Chevrolet had also announced at CES that the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette, Impala, Malibu, and Volt would come optionally equipped with OnStar 4G LTE, running on AT&T’s network.

Audi 259
article thumbnail

2015 Kia Soul EV: First Drive Of Newest Electric Car

Green Car Reports

And while their geeky, sexy, danceable ''science experiment'' is definitely memorable, after driving the 2015 Kia Soul EV we have to wonder if perhaps the Energizer Bunny would have been a better cheer-creature. The hamsters are back in Kia’s ads for its new Soul EV all-electric hatchback.

Kia 164
article thumbnail

Ford issues 2015 trends report; the emergent role of Generation Z

Green Car Congress

Ford has issued its third annual trends report, a compilation of consumer research and insights from thought leaders around the world, which is intended to provide a look at micro-trends expected to influence products and brands for 2015 and beyond. —Sheryl Connelly, Ford global consumer trend and futuring manager.

2015 246
article thumbnail

Ballard announces definitive agreements with Azure Hydrogen for China fuel cell bus program; next-gen FCvelocity-HD7 module

Green Car Congress

Further to the MOU announced on May 28 ( earlier post ), Ballard Power Systems has signed multi-year definitive agreements to support Azure Hydrogen’s fuel cell bus program for the China market. The definitive agreements require approval of the Chinese Government. China Fuel Cells Heavy-duty Hydrogen'

China 210
article thumbnail

Toyota to try to double sales in China by 2015; leveraging local subsidies for hybrids

Green Car Congress

million new vehicles in China in 2015, up from 880,000 last year. But the Chinese government's definition of alternative-energy vehicles does not include standard hybrids, only electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids. million to 1.8 It will build new joint-venture factories, boosting local production capacity to around 1.5 in 2008 to 6.8%

2015 225
article thumbnail

Oregon DEQ seeking public comments on implementing Low Carbon Fuel Standard before sunset in 2015

Green Car Congress

Further, the rules would allow providers of clean fuels to generate and sell clean fuel credits for the fuels they provide in Oregon; modify the definition of fuel importer to be the owner of the fuel when it crosses into Oregon; and establish fuel supply and fuel price deferrals to contain the Clean Fuels Program’s costs.

Oregon 277