Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 13, 2019

The system opens a new door for San Francisco to get to zero emissions by 2035, as each bus will now be able to drive on clean electric power through each of the areas – known as “green zones.” The technology allows the city to convert the fleet into part-time electric buses as an intermediate step to full electrification.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 26, 2018

The UPS cargo eBike is equipped with a battery-powered electric motor that can travel longer distances than traditional bikes, carry substantial loads and navigate hills and other terrain. The cargo eBike is part of a broader UPS strategy to continue to electrify its delivery fleet.

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 17, 2023

On the other hand, EVs use lithium-ion batteries—which are also flammable—but they have coolant as protection in case they short-circuit. These battery-powered cars have fewer parts , reducing the odds that something goes wrong. They run on batteries, so there are no tailpipe emissions.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Synthetic and renewable fuels should be factored into the CO2 fleet regulation for passenger cars and trucks. diesel has yet to be included in the German law on the prevention of airborne pollution, it is not currently available at regular filling stations. Volkmar Denner, CEO of Robert Bosch GmbH. Since C.A.R.E.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 27, 2018

million through its ZANZEFF (Zero and Near Zero Emissions Freight Facilities) grant program, which is focused on accelerating the adoption of clean freight technologies and reducing air pollution caused by the movement of goods throughout the state of California. CARB has announced a preliminary funding award of $5.8

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Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021

The rise of battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) have fans professing its technological wonders, while looking down at plug-in hybrid EVs (PHEVs). While BEVs use a battery-powered motor to power the vehicle, PHEVs have both a battery/electric motor and a gas engine to power them. The major difference?

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 16, 2015

Stacked bars show the change in generation cost combined with the median damages by pollutant assuming the 2010 social cost of carbon given by the Office of Management and Budget ($31 in $2010). Small Battery: For this scenario, they modified the base case so that the vehicle fleet is based on the Toyota Plug-in Prius.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 10, 2011

Initially, the GenDrive units would be manufactured at Plug Power’s Latham, NY headquarters and distributed through the sales and service channel provided by Axane, with the potential for European-based manufacturing at a later date. The forklift market prefigures the future development of the hydrogen-powered automobile market.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 26, 2012

This funding is intended to help industry bring advanced fuel cell technologies into emerging markets and provide airlines and airports with new choices for ground support operations that cut energy costs, air pollution, and petroleum use. DOE is encouraging applicants for this FOA to leverage other federal programs and incentives.).

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 22, 2023

Bronson, Tampa, FL With some 43 new battery-powered electric vehicles (EVs) debuting in the U.S. Going electric is definitely a step in the right direction for the environment given how much less pollution is caused by charging your car up with electricity as opposed to filling ‘er up with gas. To donate, visit Earthtalk.

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Driivz

MAY 15, 2023

The bill, SB-233 , aims to advance grid resilience and protect the climate by using EVs as “batteries on wheels,” tapping their stored energy to balance electricity supply and demand rather than bringing high-polluting peak generators online. SB-233 covers school buses as well so they can power V2B and fleet depots use cases.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 11, 2014

The update identifies eight key sectors for ongoing action: Energy; Transportation, fuels, land use and infrastructure; Agriculture; Water; Waste management; Natural lands; Short-Lived Climate Pollutants (such as methane and black carbon); and Green Buildings. Transportation. million zero emission vehicles on its roads by 2025.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Mercedes-Benz is convinced of the advantages of battery-electric vans and is preparing to go fully electric before the end of the decade wherever market conditions allow. Customers, fleet operators and vehicle body builders can already choose from four battery-electric models: the eVito panel van, the eSprinter, the eVito Tourer and the EQV.

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Electric Auto Association

JANUARY 5, 2023

For EV drivers, cold temperatures slow down the chemical reactions in battery cells, and because they don't have heat-producing engines, EVs must use additional battery power to warm their cabins (although these can be pre-heated in plugged-in EVs). Electric vehicles are popular in cold climates.

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Electric Vehicles India

JANUARY 2, 2023

As concerns about climate change and air pollution continue to grow, more and more people are turning to EVs as a clean and sustainable transportation option. In recent years, we have seen significant advancements in battery technology, which has led to longer range and faster charging times for EVs.

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Plug In Partners

AUGUST 4, 2006

Bruno today announced a new $10 million State program to convert vehicles in the State fleet to plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) and plans for the construction of a state-of-the-art alternative fuel research laboratory at the Saratoga Technology + Energy Park (STEP). The 600 hybrid vehicles in the State fleet will be retrofitted to be PHEVs.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 3, 2017

Shortly after that, BMW Group will roll out battery-only solutions across its core brands, with Plant Oxford starting production of the battery-powered MINI in 2019, and the battery-only BMW X3 following in 2020. In addition to these measures, the BMW Group is preparing an EU-wide fleet-renewal campaign.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2014

The instant torque delivery typical of an electric vehicle means the battery-powered version accelerates faster than its conventional cousin: its 0-100 km/h time is quicker than the 1.5 dCi-powered NV200, with final figures to be confirmed later this year. Fleet operators, meanwhile, will love the low running costs.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

King County Metro, the public transit authority of King County, Washington, which includes the city of Seattle, will soon begin testing long-range battery-powered buses that can travel more than 140 miles on a single charge, the latest milestone toward a zero-emission fleet. —Metro General Manager Rob Gannon.

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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 26, 2023

Using electricity, even if it is generated by burning fossil fuels, creates fewer greenhouse emissions, and zero tailpipe emissions leads to a significant reduction local air pollutants, contributing to cleaner air and a healthier environment. Lower Operating Costs EVs have lower operating costs than gasoline-powered vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 1, 2009

Balqon Corporation, an emerging developer and manufacturer of zero emissions heavy-duty electric vehicles for Class 7 and Class 8 applications ( earlier post ), introduced a lithium-ion battery powered heavy-duty electric truck designed for use in on-highway short-haul applications at the Governors’ Global Climate Summit in Los Angeles, California.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 22, 2024

In addition to automobiles, the White House seeks to decarbonize energy , end deforestation, improve carbon management and address potent pollutants. The car runs on a battery-powered motor and requires no gasoline, oil or any fossil fuels for operation. first appeared on Clean Fleet Report.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 22, 2009

Some of the new and updated models, such as a battery-powered version of Geelys Panda hatchback, may hit the market as early as October, and in some cases they might carry price tags low enough for farmers and other rural residents with limited financial means. Brilliance Jinbei Automobile Co. and Chery Automobile Co.

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Cars That Think

JUNE 17, 2022

The group operates a global fleet of some 4,000 undersea robotic craft scattered throughout the world’s oceans. But we're just starting now to really go to governments and ask them to provide the funds to expand the fleet. If there were a leap in battery technology, we could do a lot more with the floats. Susan Wijffels.

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Cars That Think

OCTOBER 1, 2021

There will be a necessity to move massive data sets (100TB and over) quickly via data shuttles and arrays , for example, from fleet vehicles to data centers." There are three main electric vehicle drivetrain designs that an EV manufacturer can choose to pursue: battery powered , hybrid , and or fuel cell.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

JULY 14, 2009

Perhaps he knows how good it feels to drive a quiet, powerful car that doesn’t pollute. Battery-powered cars may be the wave of the future, but costs are high; the recharging infrastructure isn’t there, and hefty government subsidies are needed to make electric vehicles competitive. Analysts warn of hype.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Plans "large demonstration fleet" late 2009. Saab GM-owned company exploring PHEVs Joint Venture with Volvo and others to research PHEVs Toyota 500 PHEV 2010-model Priuses with lithium batteries to be leased for fleet tests in 2009 (150 in U.S.) Plans Cadillac Converj, Opel Ampera, other versions. Plans Saturn Vue PHEV-10.

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The Truth About Cars

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Yet California is pushing schools to get rid of their air-polluting diesel buses and swap them for battery-powered ones. In addition to the normal air pollution stemming from exhaust gasses, he believes children are being exposed to additional carcinogens by just being on a diesel bus. In October, Gov.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Toyota Prius modders have already been adding larger batteries so the vehicle can run on battery power. Posted by: Brian A | Apr 15, 2009 6:06:59 AM Ive heard some good arguments that a Hummer is a greener choice than the Prius, or presumably and electric vehicle using similar batteries. Way to go morons.

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