article thumbnail

ACEA study finds 100-fold increase in zero-emission trucks needed in EU fleet in 10 years to meet goals

Green Car Congress

Almost 98% of all these trucks run on diesel, according to the 2021 Vehicles in Use report. The newest trucks can be found in Austria (6.4 Diesel-powered light commercial vehicles are dominant in all EU countries except for Greece. Almost 90% of the EU van fleet runs on diesel, just 0.3% the EU fleet, with only 0.6%

Fleet 435
article thumbnail

Stadler wins contracts for up to 120 battery-powered trains, 25 hydrogen trains

Green Car Congress

The FLIRT Akku vehicles are designed to replace the current diesel fleet and will enable sustainable operation on lines that are only partially electrified. They are intended for use in the eastern region in Austria, where they will replace the current diesel fleet. The vehicle has an operating range of around 100 kilometers.

article thumbnail

Electric trucks and buses show massive sales growth in Europe – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

In Germany, Austria and Belgium, by contrast, diesel buses still made up 75% of new bus sales. The group’s sales of electric heavy-duty trucks for the EU market are now double those of legacy diesel trucks. EU member states are by no means on the same track when it comes to electrifying their bus fleets.

Europe 52
article thumbnail

VW diesel-fix woes, Germany's expanding EV network, and Chevy Bolt EV fast charging: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

Today, we have Volkswagen TDI models that are "undrivable" following diesel fixes, the true impact of the clean energy industry on the U.S. In Germany and Austria, EV owners will soon reap the benefits of a rapidly expanding charging. economy, and news on German and Austrian electrification efforts.

Germany 60
article thumbnail

Three fire trucks with Volvo Penta electric drivelines heading to Berlin, Amsterdam and Dubai to begin customer testing

Green Car Congress

The truck was officially launched at an event in Austria. The extinguishing water pump can be operated either electrically by means of a generator or by the range extender (diesel engine). The RTs will now be sent to fire departments in Berlin, Amsterdam and Dubai to begin real-world customer testing.

Volvo 207
article thumbnail

Honda targets new Guinness World Records title for fuel efficiency with 8,500-mile diesel drive across Europe

Green Car Congress

i-DTEC diesel engined Honda Civic Tourer. Fergal McGrath and Julian Warren, based at Honda’s European manufacturing facility in Swindon, UK, volunteered to take up the challenge and will be charged with driving an average 370 miles (595 km) each day. In the Civic Tourer, the 1.6

Honda 150
article thumbnail

EEA report suggests road charges for heavy-duty goods vehicles should reflect varied health effects of pollution in different countries

Green Car Congress

A new report from the European Environment Agency (EEA) suggests that new road charges for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs or lorries) should reflect the varied health effects of traffic pollution in different European countries. This means charges should be much higher in some countries compared to others, according to the (EEA).

Pollution 223