Remove Austria Remove Gas Remove Oil Remove Pollution
article thumbnail

EEA report: EVs are better for climate and air quality

Green Car Congress

Battery electric cars emit less greenhouse gases and air pollutants over their entire life cycle than petrol and diesel cars, according to a European Environment Agency (EEA) report. Shifting to electric vehicles could also reduce noise pollution, especially in cities where speeds are generally low and traffic often stands still.

Climate 268
article thumbnail

EEA finds only mixed progress for Europe’s transport sector in meeting environment, climate goals; GHG emissions up 25% since 1990

Green Car Congress

Issues covered in the briefing include emissions, air pollution, noise and renewable energy and the impact of transport on ecosystems and biodiversity. Evolution of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the EU-28 from 1990 to 2016. Evolution of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the EU-28 from 1990 to 2016. Air pollution.

article thumbnail

International study identifies 14 key measures to reduce methane and black carbon emissions; reduction in projected global mean warming of ~0.5 °C by 2050

Green Car Congress

Methane is both a potent greenhouse gas and an important precursor to ground-level ozone. Ozone, a key component of smog and also a greenhouse gas, damages crops and human health. The team considered about 400 emission control measures to reduce these pollutants by using current technology and experience. —Shindell et al.

Carbon 257
article thumbnail

Changes in overseas markets of charging pile companies

Setec Powerr

In order to reduce dependence on oil resources, improve the global energy structure, and reduce pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, vehicle electrification has become a major trend. ” In densely populated central areas, parking spaces are relatively tight. there’s not that much demand at all.”

Market 97