article thumbnail

PG&E and Ford collaborate on bidirectional electric vehicle charging technology in customers’ homes

Green Car Congress

Additionally, PG&E expects to learn more about the overall customer experience to help inform future collaborations as this emerging technology becomes more readily available. Today, we are seeing breakthrough opportunities at the intersection of the energy and transportation industries. —PG&E Corporation CEO Patti Poppe.

F-150 334
article thumbnail

Deutsche Post DHL Group sees mass market potential for synthetic fuels in 5-10 years

Green Car Congress

While physical logistics networks remain indispensable, electrification in local transport is already making an important contribution. This is where sustainable fuels play a crucial role as they could be pivotal in reducing the climate impact of transport emissions. But its use is currently restricted to short-range transports.

Fuel 150
article thumbnail

Toyota establishes H2HQ in California to promote fuel cell technology – ET Auto

Baua Electric

” Last year, Toyota Motor Corporation reorganized its hydrogen business in Japan to create what it calls “Hydrogen Factory” with the idea to bring all hydrogen-related work under one location and accelerate customer-oriented product development and production in fuel cell or hydrogen-related products. .

Toyota 52
article thumbnail

Electrify America, Sacramento announce Green City investments: ZEV car-sharing, ZEV bus and shuttle routes, EV charging systems

Green Car Congress

These cars will be easy to recognize with a roof-mounted bike rack, giving users the option of combining two different modes of transportation, bike and car, for daily commutes or weekend adventures. These cars will be available for rental by residents as a paid service at competitive rates.

article thumbnail

Altair ProductDesign selects Parker Hannifins series hydraulic hybrid drive system for advanced transit bus demonstrator

Green Car Congress

We decided to use hydraulic hybrid technology for the bus since it recovers more than three times the brake energy and an overall 30 percent lower cost of ownership than any electric hybrid technology available today.

Hybrid 199
article thumbnail

Electrification gaining momentum in fleet vehicle industry – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

Major factors driving this growth include declining battery costs leading to more affordable EVs, expanded charging infrastructure, government incentives and standards, and corporate sustainability initiatives. This will help to accelerate the transition to a cleaner, more sustainable transportation future. Want to learn more?

Fleet 52
article thumbnail

ARPA-E awards $35M to 12 new projects to support medium-voltage devices for grid, industry and transportation

Green Car Congress

The US Department of Energy announced $35 million in awards for 12 projects that find new ways to harness medium-voltage electricity for applications in industry, transportation, on the grid and beyond. Eaton Corporation, DC Wide Bandgap Static Circuit Breaker – $3,760,000.

Grid 207