Remove 2018 Remove Alternative Fuels Remove Economy Remove Future
article thumbnail

Data show California BEVs at 6.7% new vehicle marketshare in Q3

Green Car Congress

The California Center for Jobs & The Economy has released an updated report ( earlier post ) on vehicle sales and the progress of ZEV sales in the state for Q3 2020. market share in Q3 as registrations of traditional fuel vehicles were down more sharply. between 2018 and 2019 in California, and 1.0% for the US as a whole.

article thumbnail

Study finds behavior-influencing policies remain critical for mass market success of low-carbon vehicles

Green Car Congress

Policies to entice consumers away from fossil-fuel powered vehicles and normalize low carbon, alternative-fuel alternatives, such as electric vehicles, are vital if the world is to significantly reduce transport sector carbon pure-emissions, according to a new study. Note the different scaling used in the graphs.

Carbon 231
article thumbnail

Obama climate plan calls for new fuel economy standards for heavy-duty vehicles post-2018; cleaner fuels and investment in advanced fossil energy

Green Car Congress

Among the transportation-related elements of US President Barack Obama’s new climate action plan, which he is outlining today in a speech at Georgetown University, is the development of new fuel economy standards for heavy-duty vehicles post-2018. Earlier post.).

Obama 249
article thumbnail

Cumulative PEV sales in California at 8.6% of 5M 2030 goal; BEVs at 4.4%

Green Car Congress

A new report from the California Center for Jobs & The Economy indicates that. Source: “State’s Progress on 5 Million Zero Emission Vehicles by 2030: Q2 2018 Results”. In Q2 2018, PEV sales were 35,466 vehicles, up from 22,427 from Q2 2017 and up by 8,255 from Q4 2017. in Q2 2018. of the 2030 goal of 5 million units.

article thumbnail

European Strategy for low-emission mobility stresses digital tech, electrification and ZEVs

Green Car Congress

Earlier this week, the European Commission published a strategy for low-emission mobility, which sets out guiding principles to Member States to prepare for the future. This would include some plug-in hybrids, full electric cars and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. This would make charging of electric vehicles easier.

Emissions 150
article thumbnail

San Pedro Bay Ports release draft of 2017 Clean Air Action Plan Update; $7-$14 billion price tag

Green Car Congress

The strategies also reinforce the ports’ commitment to sustainable operations that maintain and strengthen their competitive position in the global economy. Grouped under four categories, the 2017 CAAP’s near-term and long-term strategies include: Clean Vehicles, Equipment Technology and Fuels.

2017 150
article thumbnail

Road Test: 2021 Cadillac Escalade Duramax 4WD

Clean Fleet Report

If you are looking for comfort, versatility, great looks, a very accommodating and large interior, some innovative features and surprisingly good fuel economy, the 2021 Cadillac Escalade is for you. Power and Torque and Fuel Sipping. Fuel economy for the 3.0L The Lyriq represents Cadillac’s electric future.