Green Car Congress

MARCH 7, 2021

The FuelEU Maritime initiative will require ships carrying EU trade to progressively switch to sustainable alternative fuels. The European Commission will propose its FuelEU Maritime Initiative in April. Shipping accounts for about 13% of greenhouse gas emissions from European transport.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 29, 2014

Well-to-Propeller GHG emissions results for marine alternative fuels. DNV GL has released a position paper on the future alternative fuel mix for global shipping. The global merchant fleet currently consumes around 330 million tonnes of fuel annually, 80-85 per cent of which is residual fuel with high sulfur content.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 25, 2022

When driven by green hydrogen, these powertrains are virtually climate-neutral. In addition, the powertrain concept represents an effective complement to fuel cell technology since it requires the same vehicle storage systems and an identical infrastructure. Bosch basic system overview of the hydrogen engine.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 13, 2018

The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) reports that the Marine Environment Protection Committee of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has adopted a resolution codifying an initial greenhouse gas (GHG) strategy for international shipping.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2020

The EU could slash truck carbon pollution by more than a fifth (22%) in a decade by requiring its main cities to have electric truck charging infrastructure, according to a new study released by European environmental NGO Transport & Environment (T&E).

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 9, 2015

In a three-week series of flight tests lasting until 9 October 2015, the German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt; DLR) has been investigating how to reduce the impact of air transport on the climate by using alternative fuels. The Falcon, which is equipped with numerous instruments, follows behind.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 21, 2024

At the time, Americans were slurping leaded fuel through massive V8 sedans. ‘Environment’ was a word that appeared more often in spelling contests than on the evening news. There’s encouraging progress in alternate fuels like CNG and ethanol too. Air pollution was commonly accepted as the smell of prosperity.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 22, 2019

The study—part of MIT’s five-year Plan for Action on Climate Change—examines how the complex interactions between advanced drivetrain options, alternative fuels, refueling infrastructure, consumer choice, vehicle automation and government policy will shape the future for personal mobility.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 16, 2016

UPS plans to build an additional 12 compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling stations and add 380 new CNG tractors to its growing alternative fuel and advanced technology fleet. That allows us to invest for the long-term, rather than planning around near-term fluctuations in fuel pricing.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

—Commissioner for Climate Action and Energy Miguel Arias Cañete. Environmental NGO Transport & Environment (T&E) said the bloc’s first ever emissions reduction targets for heavy-duty vehicles and the sales benchmark for zero and low-emission trucks.

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Standards CO2 Automobile Manufacturer Emissions 281

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 18, 2019

This is where sustainable fuels play a crucial role as they could be pivotal in reducing the climate impact of transport emissions. Liquefied natural gas (LNG) and compressed natural gas (CNG) are considered alternative fuels. —“Sustainable Fuels for Logistics”.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 25, 2017

This collaboration is in line with the implementation of the DAFI Directive (Directive 2014/94 - Deployment of Alternative Fuels Infrastructures), with a particular focus on certain countries and regions, starting from Wallonia, Belgium. FCA is pursuing the development of alternative fuel motors as a key pillar in its strategy.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 11, 2013

The California Energy Commission approved $678,889 to projects that will boost the number of alternative fuel vehicles on the state’s roadways. The awards were made through the Commission’s Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program, created by Assembly Bill 118. Greenkraft, Inc., Greenkraft, Inc.,

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 21, 2017

California Climate Investments is awarding a $12.5-million million grant to SunLine Transit Agency for five new zero-emission New Flyer hydrogen fuel cell buses. The SunFuels alternative fueling station offers compressed natural gas and hydrogen for SunLine and the public 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

Each alternative fueling source has its own set of benefits, and we want to meet the needs of our customers in as many ways as possible. The fuel will then be pumped and vaporized into high pressure gas before being dispensed onto buses. —Bill Cashmareck, managing director of Trillium CNG.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 27, 2012

Phase two will narrow down the most promising alternative fuel solutions. From 2013 onwards, the partners will look at scaling-up the alternative fuel production process to achieve sustainable quantities of aviation fuel for commercial use. The first results are due to be analysed in the second half of 2012.

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Universal Alternative Fuels Chinese Climate Change 247

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Sunline already has five fuel cell buses in its operations. SunLine will also beupgrading its on-site hydrogen generation fuel infrastructure as part of this new project. The NFI Group has over 50 years of experience in manufacturing zero-emission buses (ZEBs).

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

The findings from this vehicle LCA study , the production of which was led by Ricardo and funded by the European Commission, DG Climate Action, confirm the significant environmental benefits of electrified powertrains (particularly of battery electric vehicles) for all of the road vehicle types assessed. —Nikolas Hill.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 5, 2017

Thirteen companies have signed up to launch the GIA, under the auspices of the GloMEEP Project, a Global Environment Facility (GEF)-United Nations Development Program (UNDP)-International Maritime Organization (IMO) project aimed at supporting developing countries in the implementation of energy efficiency measures for shipping.

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Creative Greenius

FEBRUARY 26, 2009

This just in from Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi , via her blog (thanks to Joe Romm of Climate Progress ). I strongly encourage Speaker Pelosi to join the Capitol Climate Action civil disobedience protest and get arrested on March the 2nd to show where she stands. Go ahead and march on over, even if it’s cold.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2021

Sustainable Fuels. FedEx will continue to invest in alternative fuels to reduce aircraft and vehicle emissions. Fuel Conservation and Aircraft Modernization. FedEx will build on its successful FedEx Fuel Sense initiatives designed to reduce fuel consumption in its aircraft.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 1, 2013

NASA researchers have begun a series of flights using the agency’s DC-8 flying laboratory to study the effects of alternate biofuel on engine performance, emissions and aircraft-generated contrails at altitude. Survey black carbon and gas-phase emissions and contrail properties from commercial aircraft at cruise in air-traffic corridors.

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Emissions Fuel Engine Alternative Fuels 225

Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2020

Improving Network-wide Fuel Economy and Enabling Traffic Signal Optimization Using Infrastructure and Vehicle-based Sensing and Connectivity. Developing an Energy-Conscious Traffic Signal Control System for Optimized Fuel Consumption in Connect Vehicle Environments. Integrated Fuel Cell Electric Powertrain Demonstration.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 30, 2010

The goal of the project is to demonstrate that jatropha can produce significant quantities of oil for conversion to biodiesel and to develop new varieties of the plant that have high yields, can withstand frost, and grow in temperate climates such as the United States. Mike Robinson, GM Vice President of Environment, Energy and Safety Policy.

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Setec Powerr

DECEMBER 7, 2023

In essence, the program is a critical component of the broader national strategy to combat climate change and promote energy independence. This shift is crucial in the fight against climate change and aligns with broader national and global environmental goals. The impact of the NEVI Program on EV adoption is profound.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 15, 2013

Transition to low-carbon propulsion that will enable industry to move toward and adopt use of low-carbon fuels and alternative propulsion systems. NASA’s ARMD is responsible for developing tools and technologies to improve the efficiency, safety and adaptability of air transportation.

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Los Angeles Alternative Fuels Global Transportation 236

Green Car Congress

MAY 8, 2017

A new study by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) estimates heavy fuel oil (HFO) use, HFO carriage, the use and carriage of other fuels, black carbon (BC) emissions, and emissions of other air and climate pollutants for the year 2015, with projections to 2020 and 2025. —Comer et al.

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Oil Panama Emissions Fuel 283

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 14, 2015

Joule’s Helioculture platform applies engineered catalysts to convert waste CO 2 directly into renewable fuels such as ethanol or hydrocarbons for diesel, jet fuel, and gasoline. The platform is flexible to utilize a variety of feedstocks, geographies, and climates. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Carbon Manufacturer Fuel Waste 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 27, 2010

The cost-effectiveness of measures to address climate change is enhanced through a multisector perspective. Tags: Climate Change Electric (Battery) Emissions Hybrids Hydrogen Policy Power Generation. Wallington et al. Mueller, M. Williander and K. Article ASAP doi: 10.1021/es902329h.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 27, 2012

Many of the resulting environmental problems can be addressed by stepping up efforts to meet new EU targets, according to the latest report from the European Environment Agency (EEA). The EEA’s annual report under the Transport and Environment Reporting Mechanism (TERM) assesses the environmental impact of transport across Europe.

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Blink Charging

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

As the world grapples with the pressing issue of climate change, it is evident that we need swift action to avert its worst impacts. By collectively reducing carbon usage, whether in transportation or production, we can work toward achieving global climate objectives.

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Creative Greenius

JANUARY 7, 2009

It’s all coming eight years later than it should, but the Climate Change Calvary has now arrived and they’re riding hard and fast. Both the City Police and Fire chiefs are now driving city owned alternative fuel vehicles. Climate Action Plan. And again, if that bugs you - so much the better. Green Building.

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Water Climate Change California Climate 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 24, 2012

One of the primary motivations for using alternative fuels for transportation is reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Potential effects on local climate. Releases of cultivated algae to natural environments and potential alteration of species composition in receiving waters.

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Production Water Fuel Emissions 257

Green Car Congress

JULY 10, 2015

Taking this further, they estimated that the warming associated with the use of heavy oil amounts to this level of emissions could lead to about 0.002−0.009 °C increase in earth surface temperature, based on mid-21 st century carbon-climate response model estimates. —Nduagu & Gates.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 16, 2009

2 ] Furthermore, our environment cannot continue to bear the brunt of carbon emissions stemming from our heavy use of oil. One of the current focuses of Congress is the clean energy and climate bill. 3 ] So a strong clean energy and climate bill will unleash investment in clean energy sources and help cut our dependence on oil.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 7, 2009

Energy and Environment (exploring primary energy sources which are renewable, secure, sufficient and environmentally compatible; the electrification of vehicles and the road transport system as a whole; lightweight structures and new vehicle concepts for high energy-efficiency).

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Green Car Congress

JULY 1, 2011

Awareness of the climate change issue and its importance to consumers has seen Ford deliver a range of product actions in recent years, which have introduced sustainable technologies that are conscious of both the environment and our customers. —Bob Graziano, President & CEO, Ford Australia.

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