Automobile, Carbon, Climate Change and CO2

Six Japan-based companies establish Research Association of Biomass Innovation for Next Generation Automobile Fuels

Green Car Congress

JULY 20, 2022

Toyota Motor Corporation , and Toyota Tsusho Corporation established the Research Association of Biomass Innovation for Next Generation Automobile Fuels (Research Association) to study ways to optimize the process of producing fuel. Specific research areas are as follows: Research on Efficient Ethanol Production Systems.

Automobile

Automobile Japan Fuel Companies

Honda secures auto industry’s largest renewable energy purchase; 60% reduction in CO2 from N.A. manufacturing operations

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

These VPPAs will enable Honda to fully offset the remaining carbon-intensive grid-supplied electricity being used in its Ohio, Indiana, and Alabama automobile manufacturing operations, and will help the company meet its voluntary carbon reduction goal.

Purchase

Purchase Honda Renewable Manufacturer

Audi aims to reduce CO2 emissions by 30% over the vehicle lifecycle by 2025

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

In the long term, Audi is pursuing the vision of CO2-neutral mobility and aims to be climate-neutral throughout the company on balance by 2050. Audi is focusing on the electric car, which has the best carbon footprint of all drive systems in the largest markets over its entire service life.

Audi

Audi CO2 Emissions Vehicles

U-Mich researcher’s first-principles analysis challenges conventional carbon accounting for biofuels; implications for climate policy

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

System boundaries (red line) schematic for liquid fuel carbon balance. For biofuels, because biogenic carbon is automatically credited within a product lifecycle, the boundary effectively excludes vehicle end-use CO 2 emissions. DeCicco 2013. Click to enlarge.

Climate

Climate Carbon CO2 Emissions

Geely invests in Carbon Recycling Intl.; vehicles fueled by methanol from CO2, water and renewable energy

Green Car Congress

JULY 8, 2015

million in Carbon Recycling International (CRI). Geely’s CRI investment and work with renewable methanol is similar to the approach Audi is taking with its own e-fuels projects—producing very low carbon liquid or gaseous fuels using only renewable energy, water and CO 2. —Li Shufu, Chairman of Geely Group. Earlier post.).

Renewable

Renewable Carbon Water Fuel

ORNL study finds aluminum-intensive vehicles can deliver up to 29% reduction in CO2 emissions compared to typical steel-bodied vehicle

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 20, 2013

Although a lightweight steel vehicle has a lower production phase environmental impact, those initial gains are erased by higher energy use and carbon emissions during the steel vehicle’s use phase, the study found. Compared to a lightweight steel vehicle, the breakeven point is at 27,340 miles (44,000 km). Source: Sujit Das, ORNL.

Emissions

Emissions Vehicles CO2 SUV

European auto industry proposes further 20% cut in passenger car CO2 by 2030 from 2021; conditional on EV uptake and infrastructure; no ZEV mandate

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

At the Frankfurt Motor Show, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) outlined the industry’s proposal for a pathway to future CO 2 reductions: a 20% CO 2 reduction for passenger cars by 2030, compared to 2021. The European Commission will reveal its proposal on CO 2 targets for cars post-2021 later this year.

Auto Industry

Auto Industry Industrial Industry Land Rover

All Western European Countries Will Have CO2-Related Car Taxation This Year; European Auto Industry Urges Harmonization of Schemes

Green Car Congress

APRIL 7, 2009

The number of EU countries with CO2-related car taxation rose to 15 in 2008. The car industry advocates a linear system, in which tax levels are directly proportionate to the car’s CO2 emissions and every gram of CO 2 is taxed the same. Tags: Climate Change Emissions Europe Fuel Efficiency Policy.

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CO2 Auto Industry Industrial Industry

EEA data show most automakers must reduce emissions to meet European 2015 CO2 regulations

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 21, 2011

While most car manufacturers have already met their individual 2012 CO 2 targets for Europe, several carmakers need to make their fleets even more carbon-efficient to meet the 2012 target, according to updated data published by the European Environment Agency (EEA). Source: EEA. Click to enlarge.

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2015 Emissions CO2 2010

Draft of EPA Greenhouse Gas Inventory Shows Overall GHG Emissions Down By 2.9% in 2008; Transportation Emissions Down 5.7% in Largest Annual Change Recorded Since 1990

Green Car Congress

MARCH 9, 2010

Total emissions from GHGs were about 6,946 million metric tons of carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) equivalent. Almost all of the energy consumed for transportation was supplied by petroleum-based products, with more than half being related to gasoline consumption in automobiles and other highway vehicles. Overall, emissions have grown by 13.6%

2008

2008 Emissions EPA Transportation

EC proposes 95 grams CO2/km target for new cars by 2020, 147 grams for light vans; super credits for cars below 35g

Green Car Congress

JULY 11, 2012

The European Commission today proposed targets for the further reduction of carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) emissions from new cars and light commercial vehicles (vans) by 2020. This is one more important step towards a competitive, low-carbon economy. —Connie Hedegaard, EU Commissioner for Climate Action.

2020

2020 Light CO2 Cars

Polestar Aims to Have World’s First Climate Neutral Car by 2030

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OCTOBER 27, 2021

Polestar, the Swedish luxury electric car company spun out from Volvo Car Group, declared a “moonshot aim” of building the first carbon-neutral vehicle by 2030. But before digging deep into Polestar and their crazy goal, let us discuss Carbon neutrality. Carbon Neutrality. Now the tough part….

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Climate Cars Carbon Petrol

The European electric vehicle market continues to grow

Setec Powerr

AUGUST 11, 2022

In July 2021, the European Commission published its proposal for a plan to combat climate change, aiming to reduce at least 55% of the EU’s net greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 compared to 1990 levels and carbon neutrality by 2050. The transport sector is one of the most important targets for emission reductions.

Electric Vehicles

Electric Vehicles Market Vehicles Electric

BMW Group makes sustainability and efficient resource management central to its strategic direction

Green Car Congress

JULY 28, 2020

I firmly believe the fight against climate change and how we use resources will decide the future of our society—and of the BMW Group. One of the ways the BMW Group is doing this is by defining a supplier’s carbon footprint as a decision criterion in its contract award processes.

BMW

BMW Fully Electric Emissions Climate Change

GM Quantifies CO2 and Fuel Consumption Reductions Via E-REVs And PHEVs, As Compared To Conventional Hybrids

Green Car Congress

MAY 16, 2009

Assuming a battery pack size of 8kWh for both vehicle types, E-REV fuel consumption is 22% lower and CO2 output is 8% lower than that of a PHEV, with 3.3 A consumer preference for green and renewable electricity programs would leverage carbon emissions even further. kW charging twice a day and a California-type grid power mix.

PHEV

PHEV CO2 Hybrid Fuel

New Study Finds Flaw in Carbon Accounting for Bioenergy, Another Contends That Indirect Land Use Change Emissions for Biofuels Will Be Up To Twice Direct Land Use Change Emissions

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 24, 2009

Thirteen scientists and land use experts conclude in a new paper that an important but fixable error in legal accounting rules used to measure compliance with carbon limits for bioenergy could undermine efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by encouraging deforestation. Their paper is published in the 23 Oct. Accounting rules.

Emissions

Emissions Carbon Climate Change Climate

IEA technology and policy reports outline paths to halving fuel used for combustion-engined road transport in less than 40 years

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

Tackling road transport energy use is vital to enhancing energy security and reducing carbon dioxide emissions globally. Important complementary policies include fuel economy labeling, fuel economy or CO2-adjusted vehicle tax systems (such as “feebates”), and fuel taxes. Increase international collaboration on fuel economy.

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy Fuel Transportation Engine

National Research Council Study: More Compact Development Could Reduce VMT, Fuel Use and CO2 Emissions Anywhere from Less than 1% to 11%

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 2, 2009

This trend of suburbanization, made possible largely due to automobiles and extensive highway systems, reflects the preferences of many Americans for living in detached, single-family homes. If so, land use changes should be implemented soon, because current development patterns will take decades to reverse.

Emissions

Emissions Climate Change CO2 Fuel

Growing Number of EU Countries Levying CO2 Taxes on Cars and Incentivizing Plug-ins

Green Car Congress

APRIL 21, 2010

At present, 17 of the 27 EU Member States levy CO 2 -related taxes on passenger cars, and 15 governments provide tax incentives for electrically chargeable vehicles, according to the newly published European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) Tax Guide 2010. Tags: Climate Change Emissions Europe Plug-ins Policy.

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Tax Plug-in Czech Republic Latvia

Time to cut subsidies for fossil fuels? The Green Piece

Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

Of the fossil fuel subsidies, $70.2billion went to traditional sources such as coal and oil with just $2.3billion dedicated to carbon capture and storage, which is designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. According to the ELI, the figures raise the question as to whether scarce funds may be better allocated towards a lower carbon economy.

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Green Fuel Renewable Prius

Dude! What Part of Fires, Flood, Drought & Record Temps Didn’t You Understand?

Creative Greenius

JULY 2, 2011

Good old now dead Jackass, Ryan Dunn, never provided me with a single ounce of entertainment, but he has handily provided me with an apt metaphor for all his fellow Jackasses who keep talking smack and moron-level nonsense about global warming and climate change being a hoax. So he’s got that going for him now. Fair enough.

Parts

Parts Climate Change Climate United States

Dude! What Part of Fires, Flood, Drought & Record Temps Didn’t You Understand?

Creative Greenius

JULY 2, 2011

Good old now dead Jackass, Ryan Dunn, never provided me with a single ounce of entertainment, but he has handily provided me with an apt metaphor for all his fellow Jackasses who keep talking smack and moron-level nonsense about global warming and climate change being a hoax. So he’s got that going for him now. Fair enough.

Parts

Parts Climate Change Climate United States

Electric Cars and a Smarter Grid - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Most days, most cars are going to have lots of extra battery capacity,” said Mr. Kempton, noting that on average, American automobiles get driven for just one hour each day. The vision is fuelled by the fear of climate change and the need to find green alternatives to dirty coal, unpopular nuclear power and unreliable gas imports from Russia.

Grid

Grid Green Electric Cars Cars

How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

The electrification of the automobile is inevitable." This is different from anything Ive ever seen in my 40 years in the automobile industry." ( Detroit Free Press ). What are we really doing and how big of a carbon footprint are we going to leave with this?" I got beaten down a number of times." This is unusual. Kwong asked.

Plug-in

Plug-in Plug Hybrid PHEV

Study finds cities can reduce CO2 more easily from residential conservation than transportation

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 30, 2017

All told, housing accounts for about 20% of US carbon dioxide emissions, according to the US Energy Information Administration. carbon dioxide emissions by nearly 12% compared to the “business-as-usual” projections for 2030, when coupled with the CPP, and by 9% even without implementation of the CPP. miles per gallon by the year 2027.

Transportation

Transportation Cleveland CO2 Phoenix

Electric Car Makers: Oregon Wants You - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

E-mail This Print Share Close Linkedin Digg Facebook Mixx My Space Permalink Automobiles , Commerce , Consumers , Efficiency , General Business , Government Policy , Transportation , electric cars , mitsubishi , Nissan , oregon , ted kulongoski , th!nk Next: a carbon tax. nk Related Posts From Green Inc. Follow the money.

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Six Japan-based companies establish Research Association of Biomass Innovation for Next Generation Automobile Fuels

Honda secures auto industry’s largest renewable energy purchase; 60% reduction in CO2 from N.A. manufacturing operations

Audi aims to reduce CO2 emissions by 30% over the vehicle lifecycle by 2025

U-Mich researcher’s first-principles analysis challenges conventional carbon accounting for biofuels; implications for climate policy

Geely invests in Carbon Recycling Intl.; vehicles fueled by methanol from CO2, water and renewable energy

ORNL study finds aluminum-intensive vehicles can deliver up to 29% reduction in CO2 emissions compared to typical steel-bodied vehicle

European auto industry proposes further 20% cut in passenger car CO2 by 2030 from 2021; conditional on EV uptake and infrastructure; no ZEV mandate

All Western European Countries Will Have CO2-Related Car Taxation This Year; European Auto Industry Urges Harmonization of Schemes

EEA data show most automakers must reduce emissions to meet European 2015 CO2 regulations

Draft of EPA Greenhouse Gas Inventory Shows Overall GHG Emissions Down By 2.9% in 2008; Transportation Emissions Down 5.7% in Largest Annual Change Recorded Since 1990

EC proposes 95 grams CO2/km target for new cars by 2020, 147 grams for light vans; super credits for cars below 35g

Polestar Aims to Have World’s First Climate Neutral Car by 2030

The European electric vehicle market continues to grow

BMW Group makes sustainability and efficient resource management central to its strategic direction

GM Quantifies CO2 and Fuel Consumption Reductions Via E-REVs And PHEVs, As Compared To Conventional Hybrids

New Study Finds Flaw in Carbon Accounting for Bioenergy, Another Contends That Indirect Land Use Change Emissions for Biofuels Will Be Up To Twice Direct Land Use Change Emissions

IEA technology and policy reports outline paths to halving fuel used for combustion-engined road transport in less than 40 years

National Research Council Study: More Compact Development Could Reduce VMT, Fuel Use and CO2 Emissions Anywhere from Less than 1% to 11%

Growing Number of EU Countries Levying CO2 Taxes on Cars and Incentivizing Plug-ins

Time to cut subsidies for fossil fuels? The Green Piece

Dude! What Part of Fires, Flood, Drought & Record Temps Didn’t You Understand?

Dude! What Part of Fires, Flood, Drought & Record Temps Didn’t You Understand?

Electric Cars and a Smarter Grid - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Study finds cities can reduce CO2 more easily from residential conservation than transportation

Electric Car Makers: Oregon Wants You - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

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