article thumbnail

EEA: increase in EU GHG emissions, mostly due to transport, hampers progress towards 2030 targets

Green Car Congress

Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across the European Union rose slightly in 2017, mostly because of the transport sector. emissions increase in 2017 from 2016. According to preliminary data, emissions in 2017 across the whole EU increased by 0.6% drop in emissions between 1990 and 2017. in 2017 from 2016.

Emissions 257
article thumbnail

BNEF: EV company fundings bright spot as clean energy investment slips in Q3 quarter; 3 China EV companies raise $1.9B

Green Car Congress

The slip in the July-September quarter leaves clean energy investment for the year so far running a modest 2% below that in the first nine months of 2017—leaving open the possibility that 2018 as a whole will end up matching last year’s total, particularly if a few more multibillion-dollar offshore wind deals are concluded before Christmas.

Clean 259
article thumbnail

International travelers experience adverse cardiopulmonary health effects even after short stay in polluted cities

Green Car Congress

Other mostly European destinations, such as Geneva; London; San Sebastien, Spain; Copenhagen; Prague; Stockholm; Oslo; and Reykjavik had consistently lower levels of air pollution. Some destinations studied—Beijing, Shanghai, and Milan—are heavily polluted during certain months but have relatively cleaner air at other times.

Pollution 316
article thumbnail

UBC engineers use fiber from recycled tires to develop more resilient concrete

Green Car Congress

University of British Columbia (UBC) engineers have used polymeric scrap tire fibers (STF) to develop a more resilient type of concrete that could be used for concrete structures such as buildings, roads, dams and bridges, while reducing landfill waste. Relative to a plain reference mixture, 0.4% STF and 0.3% and 99.4%, respectively.

Engine 170
article thumbnail

BNEF: global investment in energy transition hit $500B in 2020; $139B on EVs and infrastructure

Green Car Congress

This was the second-highest annual figure ever (after 2017’s $313.3 Biomass and waste-to-energy financings were down 3% at $10 billion. Spain was up 16% at $10 billion, Brazil up 23% at $8.7 Hydrogen investment is expected to grow in the coming years, driven by increasing policy support. Renewable energy investment.

2020 259
article thumbnail

How Do EVs Compare To Gas Cars?

Wallbox

For instance, in Spain, SEAT’s recommended list price for its Mii electric is just €17.900 and the Nissan Leaf, one of the most popular EV models on the market, is available for €25.900. However, the process of obtaining raw materials and manufacturing lithium-ion batteries does generate waste and harmful emissions.

Gas 116