article thumbnail

Audi opens power-to-gas facility in Werlte/Emsland; e-gas from water, green electricity and CO2

Green Car Congress

Audi’s e-gas plant. Audi has opened its e-gas plant in Werlte, making it the first automobile manufacturer to develop a chain of sustainable energy carriers. The Audi e-gas plant, which can convert 6MW of input power, utilizes renewable electricity for electrolysis to produce oxygen and hydrogen. Click to enlarge.

article thumbnail

Delaware adopting California’s ZEV regulations

Green Car Congress

Managed by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control ( DNREC ), the ZEV program is designed to accelerate the commercialization of battery-electric, plug-in hybrid and fuel cell electric vehicles. In states already in the program, the automobile industry has successfully met the required percentage.

Delaware 284
article thumbnail

NHTSA to propose new fuel economy standards soon; 8% increase per year for MY 2024-2026

Green Car Congress

NHTSA’s proposal comes as the automobile industry is retooling future models in response to market demand for cleaner, more fuel-efficient vehicles. Nearly all auto manufacturers have announced new electric vehicle models, and five manufacturers have voluntarily agreed with California to achieve stricter greenhouse gas requirements.

article thumbnail

Polestar reduced greenhouse-gas emissions by 6% per car in 2021

Green Car Congress

Standalone Swedish premium electric vehicle manufacturer. In 2021, Polestar reduced greenhouse gas-emissions per car sold by 6% through its focus on increased efficiency and use of renewable energy. Polestar has released its second Annual Review and Sustainability report , highlighting progress towards its ambitious climate goals.

Emissions 199
article thumbnail

Feature: Top 6 Reasons Why an EV Is the Right Choice

Clean Fleet Report

It’s Getting Easier To Go Electric. One of these remarkable initiatives is the introduction of electric cars. Electric cars are a current trend. In 2019, the sales of electric vehicles totaled 1.1 million worldwide during the first half of the year, according to Edison Electric Institute. Europe and China.

article thumbnail

Johnson Controls begins production of batteries for Start-Stop vehicles in China

Green Car Congress

During this time, the vehicle’s electrical systems—from entertainment to lights—use energy from an advanced lead-acid battery rather than the gas-powered engine, thus saving fuel. The technology automatically shuts off the engine when the car is idle and restarts it when the driver’s foot leaves the brake pedal.

China 150
article thumbnail

New high-temperature ceramic capacitor could reduce cooling needs in power electronics for hybrids and EVs

Green Car Congress

Scientists from the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) in the UK have developed a new lead-free, high-temperature ceramic capacitor that could improve the efficiency and reliability of electric and hybrid vehicles. Batteries Electric (Battery) Hybrids Materials Power Electronics' —Tatiana Correia, project lead at NPL.

Power 281