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New analysis suggests Uber adding significantly to pollution and traffic in European cities

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 23, 2019

Uber is adding more polluting car trips to already-clogged European cities such as London and Paris, new analysis by European NGOs suggests —contributing to air pollution and climate change and exploding the company’s sustainability claims. Source: “Europe’s giant ‘taxi’ company: is Uber part of the problem or the solution?”.

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T&E study: EVs can be cheaper for Uber drivers to run than latest diesels in many European capitals

Green Car Congress

JUNE 18, 2020

This is because of cheaper electricity, lower EV retail prices and higher purchase incentives in France. If Uber wants to lead the change and be part of the solution for our cities, then the company should commit to 100% electric rides by 2025 in key European capitals. The savings can be higher (24%) in the case of Parisian drivers.

Diesel

Diesel Taxi Re-Charge London

City of Paris and Renault to partner to develop electric mobility for region

Green Car Congress

JULY 5, 2018

The City of Paris and Groupe Renault announced their intention to share their expertise and skills to develop electric mobility for Parisians, Île-de-France residents and visitors. 2018 Renault ZOE. This shared vision launches an ambitious model that can inspire many cities in France and around the world. Master Z.E.

France

France Electric Electrical 2018

City of Paris and Renault to partner to develop electric mobility for region

Green Car Congress

JULY 5, 2018

The City of Paris and Groupe Renault announced their intention to share their expertise and skills to develop electric mobility for Parisians, Île-de-France residents and visitors. 2018 Renault ZOE. This shared vision launches an ambitious model that can inspire many cities in France and around the world. Master Z.E.

France

France Electric Electrical 2018

TES closes deal on 10,000 sqm battery recycling facility in Port of Rotterdam

Green Car Congress

JULY 12, 2021

The site extension is planned to be fully operational by late 2022 and will be the first lithium battery recycling plant in the Netherlands, complimenting the two other TES lithium battery recycling facilities in Grenoble (France) and Singapore.

Batteries

Batteries Battery Singapore France

Study finds megacity traffic soot can reach high altitudes and be transported over long distances, contributing to global warming

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 16, 2018

results indicate that traffic is the dominating source of BC and particulate air pollution in the metropolitan area of La Paz/El Alto. Soot particles from combustion processes significantly contribute to air pollution because they contain heavy metals and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons which are toxic.

Bolivia

Bolivia Transportation Global Climate Change

Abellio, Alstom, NASA and Rolls-Royce to implement new hybrid drive solution on Coradia Lint diesel trains

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

In addition, the ability to run under battery power only can reduce noise pollution in city areas and stations by 75% (20 dB(A)). Abellio is due to commence passenger services on behalf of the state of Saxony-Anhalt in December 2018 on 16 non-electrified lines in Saxony-Anhalt using 54 Coradia Lint trains.

Diesel

Diesel Hybrid Luxembourg Conversion

TOAR shows present-day global ozone distribution and trends relevant to health; public database

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

Even so, during 2010-2014, people in parts of California, Arizona, Colorado, Texas, the Midwest and the Middle Atlantic still experienced more than 15 days a year in which ozone levels exceeded the US health-based air quality standard of 70 parts per billion (ppb) averaged over eight hours. Source: University of Leicester.

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PSA Group outlines powertrain production strategy: gasoline PHEVs, EVs and next-gen diesel and gasoline engines

Green Car Congress

MAY 25, 2016

As part of the energy transition process and in line with the technological offensive spelled out in its Push to Pass strategic plan ( earlier post ), PSA Group will focus on diversifying its offerings with plug-in hybrid gasoline systems and next-generation electric powertrains. Earlier post.) Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Ballard Power Systems establishing a Marine Center of Excellence in Europe for fuel cell applications

Green Car Congress

APRIL 8, 2019

Reduction of pollutants and carbon emissions is a high priority for the marine industry and port cities. Regulations to restrict diesel emissions are being introduced at the local and regional levels in various parts of the world, and this is generating interest in zero-emission fuel cell technology.

Mariner

Mariner Europe Fuel Power

The Next Oil Price Spike May Cripple The Industry

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 25, 2017

While they offer a smoother ride, more passenger and storage space per square foot, and less noise and environmental pollution at a lower “cost of operation” (fuel and maintenance), in terms of “cost of ownership” EVs can yet compete with ICEVs. Why an oil price spike would be bad for the industry. 100 perhaps?),

Oil Prices

Oil Prices Oil Industrial Industry

COVID-19 Forced Us All to Experiment. What Have We Learned?

Cars That Think

JULY 20, 2021

Many towns and cities founded in France during the Roman Empire remain right where the Romans left them, even though the Romans made little use of navigable rivers and the coastal trade north of the Mediterranean that became important in later centuries. Remote working has become the new status quo in many sectors. military bases.

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Chad London Iceland Ozone

Gas War: California Brings Stellantis to Heel

The Truth About Cars

MARCH 20, 2024

The agreement with Stellantis is the latest example of California’s ongoing collaboration with vehicle manufacturers that improves public health, reduces climate pollution, and increases consumer options while providing a sure path forward toward a clean vehicle future. FCA’s Chief Executive Sergio Marchionne passed away in 2018.

California

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EV Driven

New analysis suggests Uber adding significantly to pollution and traffic in European cities

T&E study: EVs can be cheaper for Uber drivers to run than latest diesels in many European capitals

City of Paris and Renault to partner to develop electric mobility for region

City of Paris and Renault to partner to develop electric mobility for region

TES closes deal on 10,000 sqm battery recycling facility in Port of Rotterdam

Study finds megacity traffic soot can reach high altitudes and be transported over long distances, contributing to global warming

Abellio, Alstom, NASA and Rolls-Royce to implement new hybrid drive solution on Coradia Lint diesel trains

TOAR shows present-day global ozone distribution and trends relevant to health; public database

PSA Group outlines powertrain production strategy: gasoline PHEVs, EVs and next-gen diesel and gasoline engines

Ballard Power Systems establishing a Marine Center of Excellence in Europe for fuel cell applications

The Next Oil Price Spike May Cripple The Industry

COVID-19 Forced Us All to Experiment. What Have We Learned?

Gas War: California Brings Stellantis to Heel

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